The Lions and Seahawks played another classic shootout, with Detroit coming out on top 42-29 to move to 3-1 on the season entering their bye week. It was a strong day overall, especially for quarterback Jared Goff, who made NFL history by becoming the first player ever to attempt at least ten passes and not have a single incompletion. He finished 18/18 for 292 yards and two touchdowns and also caught a touchdown pass.
Was that enough to give Goff a strong grade from Pro Football Focus? What about the other players and units? Let’s dive into the top (and bottom) grades for Week 4 from PFF for the Lions. As always, we use a minimum of eight snaps played.
Top 5 offensive grades
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after making a catch against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- TE Sam LaPorta – 87.1
- QB Jared Goff – 80.9
- WR Tim Patrick – 80.1
- OT Taylor Decker – 79.3
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 797.2
Bottom 5 offensive grades
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Graham Glasgow #60 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- OG Graham Glasgow – 54.6
- OG Kayode Awosika – 56.2
- TE Brock Wright – 57.0
- WR Kalif Raymond – 59.5
- RB David Montgomery – 65.1
Top 5 defensive grades
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- DE Aidan Hutchinson – 91.2
- LB Trevor Nowaske – 90.0
- DT Alim McNeill – 77.0
- S Kerby Joseph – 74.7
- CB Amik Robertson – 73.0
Bottom 5 defensive grades
Aug 11, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) dives for New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
- LB James Houston – 29.5
- LB Ben Niemann – 38.1
- NT Kyle Peko – 46.6
- S Brandon Joseph – 51.4
- LB Alex Anzalone – 52.9
Top 5 overall players
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- DL Aidan Hutchinson – 91.2
- LB Trebor Nowaske – 90.0
- TE Sam LaPorta – 87.1
- QB Jared Goff – 80.9
- WR Tim Patrick – 80.1
Top 5 individual units
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) celebrates with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) as he scores 70-yards touchdown against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- Receiving – 84.7
- Offense – 84.2
- Passing – 80.5
- Pass rush – 80.5
- Pass blocking – 76.6