The Detroit Lions continued their red-hot start to the 2025 season with a 37–24 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, marking their fourth straight win. The latest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades highlight which players stood out and which struggled in another dominant team performance.
Detroit Lions PFF Grades
Top 5 Offensive Grades
Rank Player Position Overall Grade
1 Christian Mahogany LG 85.9
2 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR 85.6
3 Penei Sewell RT 84.4
4 Sam LaPorta TE 82.8
5 Jahmyr Gibbs HB 76.7
Top 5 Defensive Grades
Rank Player Position Overall Grade
1 Jack Campbell MLB 92.8
2 Aidan Hutchinson DE 91.6
3 Al-Quadin Muhammad RE 75.5
4 Alex Anzalone WLB 74.3
5 Roy Lopez DT 74.0
Bottom 5 Offensive Grades
Rank Player Position Overall Grade
1 Giovanni Manu LT 42.2
2 Brock Wright TE 47.8
3 Ross Dwelley TE 51.3
4 Jameson Williams WR 56.7
5 Tate Ratledge RG 62.4
Bottom 5 Defensive Grades
Rank Player Position Overall Grade
1 Trevor Nowaske ROLB 53.3
2 Tyler Lacy DE 57.6
3 Terrion Arnold CB 58.2
4 Derrick Barnes WLB 60.5
5 DJ Reader DT 62.1
The Big Picture
Detroit’s formula for success remains the same: physical dominance on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Jack Campbell and Aidan Hutchinson continue to anchor the defense, while Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown lead a balanced, efficient offense. The Lions now sit at 4–1, with their sights set firmly on the top of the NFC.