The Lions as a whole right now are struggling with a lot, the rookie class is part of that. While some have had flashes of excellence, the bunch collectively is finally playing like rookies. Which is okay, apart from it coming down the stretch of the season when the team should be out of this phase.
Jahmyr Gibbs has been Mr. Reliable since coming out of Alabama and being drafted 12th overall in April. Sam LaPorta has been on a feverish pace set to break some records as well but there are weeks he has disappeared.
On defense, Jack Campbel has been consistent but some glaring mishaps have let some big plays happen, especially against mobile quarterbacks. Brian Branch has been dealing with injuries but when he he has been on the field he has also fashed brilliance.
The class in general will be fine but they have hit some roadblocks in recent weeks. Sunday’s game against the Bears was arguably the worst of the lot of them.
Jahmyr Gibbs
- 11 carries for 66 rushing yards
- Three receptions for 12 receiving yards
- One touchdown
Sam LaPorta
- Six targets
- Two receptions
- 23 receiving yards
Jack Campbell
- 10 total tackles
- Six solo tackles
- No sacks or tackles for loss
Brian Branch
- Three total tackles
- One solo tackle
- No pass deflections or interceptions
Others
DT Brodric Martin – 6 snaps, no stats
TE James Mitchell – 11 snaps, no stats
