Putting Up Numbers· NFL

Detroit Lions

5–2 · Beat the Vikings 19–15, Nov 1

Next: at the Dolphins, Sun, Nov 8 · analysis

Best by position: quarterbacks · running backs · receivers · tight ends

Amon-Ra St. Brown set the record for the most receptions through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, 547, past Ja'Marr Chase's 520.

  • The 3rd-most sacks of 32 teams this season, 24 (3.4 a game).
  • Tied for the 5th-most passing TDs of 32 teams this season, 15 (2.1 a game).
  • LionsLionswon 4 straight at homeNov 1, 2026 · DET vs MIN4straight home wins
  • LionsAmon-Ra St. Brownthe most through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, past Ja'Marr Chase's 520Dec 14, 2025 · DET @ LA547receptions

Against the closing line

The Lions have beaten the line in 2 of their last 4, by 2.1 points a game. Over the season they’re 0.3 a game under, 16th of 32.

  • Panthers Oct 4, 2026 @ Panthers −10.5
  • Cardinals Oct 11, 2026 @ Cardinals +18.5
  • Packers Oct 25, 2026 vs Packers −0.5
  • Vikings Nov 1, 2026 vs Vikings +1.0

every game, with the line

Lately

  • Won 4 straight at homestreak
    • Saints Sep 13 vs Saints +1
    • Jets Sep 27 vs Jets +7
    • Packers Oct 25 vs Packers +3
    • Vikings Nov 1 vs Vikings +4
    the games, with the score
    The Lions have won 4 straight at home. Every game of it.
    DateGameResultScore
    Sep 13, 2026DET vsSaintsW31–30
    Sep 27, 2026DET vsJetsW31–24
    Oct 25, 2026DET vsPackersW20–17
    Nov 1, 2026DET vsVikingsW19–15
  • Won 6 of their last 10count
    • Steelers Dec 21, 2025 vs Steelers −5
    • Vikings Dec 25, 2025 @ Vikings −13
    • Bears Jan 4, 2026 @ Bears +3
    • Saints Sep 13 vs Saints +1
    • Bills Sep 17 @ Bills −10
    • Jets Sep 27 vs Jets +7
    • Panthers Oct 4 @ Panthers −6
    • Cardinals Oct 11 @ Cardinals +24
    • Packers Oct 25 vs Packers +3
    • Vikings Nov 1 vs Vikings +4
  • Failed to cover 6 of their last 10count
    • Steelers Dec 21, 2025 vs Steelers −12.5
    • Vikings Dec 25, 2025 @ Vikings −20
    • Bears Jan 4, 2026 @ Bears +6.5
    • Saints Sep 13 vs Saints −6
    • Bills Sep 17 @ Bills −4.5
    • Jets Sep 27 vs Jets 0
    • Panthers Oct 4 @ Panthers −10.5
    • Cardinals Oct 11 @ Cardinals +18.5
    • Packers Oct 25 vs Packers −0.5
    • Vikings Nov 1 vs Vikings +1

every kind

Against expected,

Against expected, this season, a game
a gameoffensedefense
Points+5.9 · 3rd+2.6 · 24th
Total yards+67 · 1st+50 · 30th
Passing yards+47 · 4th+63 · 32nd
Rushing yards+17 · 7th−13 · 11th
Touchdowns+0.9 · 4th+1.0 · 31st
Yards an attempt+0.9 · 5th+0.2 · 19th
Turnovers−0.6 · 3rd−0.3 · 22nd
Sacks0.0 · 16th+1.1 · 2nd

Over (+) or under (−) what their opponents usually allow, a game, and where that stands among 32 teams, the best first. Lit is the top three or the bottom three.

every stat, every team

Method

  • Against the line is each game’s points of margin less what the closing line expected, from nflverse’s schedules. A game nobody lined sits out, and a push hasn’t beaten it. Lately is the last 4 games with one.
  • Against expected is each game against what the opponent usually gave up in its other games, with half the home edge, averaged. A game against a team with no other game here sits out.
  • Touchdowns are passing and rushing. Turnovers on offense are the ones it lost, and on defense the ones it forced. Sacks on offense are the ones its quarterbacks took.