The Detroit Lions went into Baltimore and left with a statement win, knocking off the Ravens 38-30 on Monday Night Football. The box score tells one story: seven sacks, 224 rushing yards, and another big night for David Montgomery, but Pro Football Focus (PFF) adds another layer of detail. Let’s break down which Lions graded the highest and lowest in Week 3.
Top 5 Graded Offensive Players
| Rank | Player | Position | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penei Sewell | RT | 98.7 |
| 2 | Tate Ratledge | RG | 91.4 |
| 3 | David Montgomery | HB | 89.5 |
| 4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 86.9 |
| 5 | Taylor Decker | LT | 82.9 |
The offensive line stole the show. Sewell and Ratledge were nearly flawless in both pass and run blocking, with Sewell posting an outrageous 99.3 run-block grade. Add in Montgomery’s monster night (151 rushing yards, 2 TDs), and you see why the Lions imposed their will in the trenches.
Lowest 5 Graded Offensive Players
| Rank | Player | Position | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Dominic Lovett | WR | 60.0 |
| 13 | Jacob Saylors | HB | 60.0 |
| 15 | Ross Dwelley | TE | 59.6 |
| 16 | Kalif Raymond | WR | 56.0 |
| 17 | Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 46.7 |
The Lions’ young receivers struggled. Rookie Isaac TeSlaa posted the lowest offensive grade, while Kalif Raymond couldn’t get going. Luckily, stars like St. Brown and Montgomery carried the load.
Top 5 Graded Defensive Players
| Rank | Player | Position | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aidan Hutchinson | DRE | 91.8 |
| 2 | Zach Cunningham | MLB | 90.3 |
| 3 | D.J. Reed | RCB | 83.0 |
| 4 | Jack Campbell | MLB | 80.1 |
| 5 | Trevor Nowaske | ROLB | 78.2 |
No surprise here: Hutchinson was dominant, piling up a sack, TFL, and constant pressure. Cunningham and Campbell combined for 15 tackles, showing why Detroit’s linebackers might be one of the NFL’s most underrated groups.
Lowest 5 Graded Defensive Players
| Rank | Player | Position | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Roy Lopez | DRT | 49.0 |
| 15 | Khalil Dorsey | RCB | 49.0 |
| 16 | Brian Branch | SS | 45.7 |
| 17 | Terrion Arnold | LCB | 45.1 |
| 19 | Patrick O’Connor | DRE | 34.9 |
The Lions’ secondary continues to be a work in progress. Second-year corner Terrion Arnold struggled again (PFF coverage grade: 48.0), while Branch had one of his worst outings as a pro. Still, the defensive front’s dominance bailed them out against Lamar Jackson.
The Big Picture
The Lions’ PFF grades tell a story we already knew, this team wins in the trenches. The offensive line mauled Baltimore, and the pass rush delivered seven sacks to keep Lamar Jackson frustrated all night. If the secondary can tighten up, this defense could take another leap.
Detroit is now 2-1, and the PFF grades show they’re every bit the contender many expected entering 2025.
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