Despite throwing five interceptions and spotting the Houston Texans a 23-7 lead, the Lions once again showed the definition of resiliency, climbing back to score a 26-23 win to move to 8-1 on the year. Detroit is off to its best start in about 70 years and continue to close in on having the road to New Orleans and Super Bowl LIX come through the Motor City. But as far as Week 10 goes, how did Pro Football Focus view the Lions? Was quarterback Jared Goff near the bottom because of his handful of picks? Let’s take a look at the best and worst PFF grades for Week 10 (minimum eight snaps played).
Top 5 offensive grades
From left, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), guard Kevin Zeitler (71), and guard Graham Glasgow (60) look on from the listing team tunnel before taking the field for first half against Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
- C Frank Ragnow – 93.0
- RG Kevin Zeitler – 91.2
- RT Penei Sewell – 82.2
- WR Jameson Williams – 74.1
- TE Sam LaPorta – 72.8
Bottom 5 offensive grades
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
- RB David Montgomery – 49.2
- TE Shane Zylstra – 52.0
- WR Kalif Raymond – 54.1
- TE Brock Wright – 55.3
- QB Jared Goff – 55.4
Top 5 defensive grades
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Carlton Davis III #23 of the Detroit Lions intercepts a pass intended for Tank Dell #3 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
- CB Carlton Davis – 91.3
- NT Patrick O’Connor – 86.5
- S Brian Branch – 83.8
- LB Ben Niemann – 74.7
- DT Alim McNeill – 72.6
Bottom 5 defensive grades
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) celebrates a play against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- DT Mekhi Wingo – 40.3
- CB Terrion Arnold – 48.7
- LB Jack Campbell – 49.0
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad – 53.8
- LB Trevor Nowaske – 56.6
Top 5 overall players
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) intercepts a pass interned for Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
- C Frank Ragnow – 93.0
- CB Carlton Davis – 91.3
- RG Kevin Zeitler – 91.2
- NT Patrick O’Connor – 86.5
- S Brian Branch – 83.8
Top 5 individual units
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates with teammates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
- Run Blocking – 83.4
- Tackling – 82.7
- Run Defense – 76.1
- Defense – 73.2
- Receiving – 72.5