The Detroit Lions’ offense, even in what felt like a “worst-case scenario” last year, still managed to rank as a top-10 unit across almost every statistical measure, showing the sheer firepower this team brings to the field. When they were humming, they were one of the most dangerous teams in football.
Digging into the 2025 Offensive Numbers
Last season, which apparently felt like a struggle in Detroit, the Lions’ offense was putting up some seriously impressive numbers. They averaged 6.0 yards per play, good for 3rd in the entire league. Talk about efficiency! They also dropped 28.3 points per game, landing them 4th overall. Jared Goff and the passing game were rolling, too, with 7.4 yards per pass attempt (4th in the league) and a 103.6 passer rating (3rd). Even the run game, at 4.6 yards per carry, was a respectable 9th. Advanced stats like DVOA (7th) and EPA per play (9th) backed it up, confirming they were unequivocally a top-10 offense. The only metric where they slipped was success rate, hitting 12th. So yeah, even when they supposedly struggled, they were still elite.
Big Changes and Bigger Expectations for 2026
Now, the question isn’t *if* this will be a top-10 offense. It absolutely should be. The real deal is whether they can jump into the top-five, or even fight for the best offense in the game. They’ve already invested big in the offensive line, bringing in Cade Mays and drafting Blake Miller. That’s a completely reformed O-line, and whether it’s an improvement right out of the gate is a huge question mark with so many moving parts. Plus, they’re rolling with a completely new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing. While Petzing might not have a spotless resume, he’s shown more in the OC role than last year’s coordinator, John Morton. That’s a reason for optimism, even if all these “improvements” are still theoretical. The trade of David Montgomery means the backfield is “almost certainly worse,” but this team still boasts a top-10 quarterback in Jared Goff, a top-five receiver, a top-five tight end, a top-two running back, and arguably the best offensive tackle in football. That’s a lot of talent!
The Lions’ training camp is officially underway, and the hype around this offense is real. Can Petzing find comfort in this new scheme? Will that reformed offensive line gel quickly enough to push them past a top-five ranking? If this team plans on making a Super Bowl run, their offense is absolutely going to have to carry them. We’ll be watching closely to see if they can hit that top-five mark, or even higher, as the season gets going.
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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