NFL Midseason Report Card: What Grade Did the Detroit Lions Get?
The NFL has pretty much reached its midway point of the season, as we head into Week 9. Of course, the Detroit Lions haven’t delivered much on the goods. They’re sitting at 1-6, the worst ranking in the NFL right now.
Jeff Kerr at CBS Sports has released his tally grading each NFL team on their performance so far. So, where does Detroit sit?
It’s not pretty. Detroit got graded “F.” Yep.
Kerr explains, “The Lions were supposed to be better than this. Detroit’s defense is beyond abysmal, raking 32nd in points and yards allowed per game — not allowing fewer than 330 yards and 24 points in any game this year. The unit has given up the most rushing touchdowns and the most points per possession, while ranking toward the bottom in many significant defensive categories.”
He adds, “The offense has made significant strides from 2021, scoring 27-plus points in four games this year. The unit is still inconsistent from week to week and the future at quarterback is murky. Dan Campbell isn’t the greatest of game day coaches, either. Detroit sold off T.J. Hockenson to a division rival, losing a significant strength of that roster. The Lions have a lot of work to do, even though they are competitive.”
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