The Detroit Lions extended the win streak to nine games with a 24-6 win in Indianapolis over the Colts in Week 12. The Lions improved to 10-1 in handing the Colts their largest margin of defeat all season, despite Detroit missing several defensive regulars due to injuries.
Which Lions players earned the best and worst grades from Pro Football Focus? Here’s a look at how PFF graded the game and the Lions players in Indianapolis. A minimum of eight snaps are required to qualify,
Best offense
LT Taylor Decker – 81.3
WR Tim Patrick – 80.7
RG Kevin Zeitler – 75.4
RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 75.2
RB David Montgomery – 73.5
Worst offense
TE Sam LaPorta – 53.9
WR Kalif Raymond – 53.4
C Frank Ragnow – 52.9
LG Graham Glasgow – 51.1
OT Dan Skipper – 48.0
Best defense
EDGE Za’Darius Smith – 88.8
DT Alim McNeill – 73.9
LB Malcolm Rodriguez – 73.3
S Kerby Joseph – 71.2
DT DJ Reader – 70.6
Worst defense
DL Josh Paschal – 53.3
S Brian Branch – 51.0
DT Pat O’Connor – 44.2
LB David Long – 33.5
CB Kindle Vildor – 28.0
Team scores
Highest team metrics:
Special teams – 80.6
Running – 77.7
Receiving – 75.6
Lowest team metrics:
Coverage – 50.9
Tackling – 55.2
Pass blocking – 55.5