Lions: 5 Highest-Graded Offensive Players Against the Dolphins, According to PFF

It was another slow week for the offense against the Miami Dolphins, but the Detroit Lions still managed to put up 19 points. Although the defense stole the show by holding Miami to just nine points, there were still several bright spots on the offensive side of the ball. Despite scoring just one touchdown, Detroit had a handful of players deliver strong performances. Let’s take a look at the five highest-graded offensive players for the Lions, according to PFF.

1. Penei Sewell – 83.6

Sewell had yet another productive game, recording the highest offensive grade for the Lions with an 83.6. He also earned an 89.9 pass-blocking grade, which was his second-best mark of the season, along with a 76.6 run-blocking grade.

Sewell pitched a shutout in pass protection, not allowing a single sack, quarterback hit or hurry throughout the game. He currently owns the highest overall grade among all qualifying tackles with a 92.0, along with the fourth-best pass-blocking grade at 83.6. Sewell also leads the NFL among tackles in run blocking with a 93.2 grade. He has allowed just one sack and eight total pressures this season, showing just how smoothly he has made the transition to left tackle.

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown – 78.3

St. Brown recorded the second-highest offensive grade for Detroit with a 78.3, marking his third-best overall offensive grade of the season. He was targeted 10 times and hauled in eight receptions for 86 yards, with a long reception of 17 yards.

This marks five consecutive weeks without a touchdown for St. Brown, making it his longest drought since 2022. With his German heritage and the Lions heading to Germany this week, it feels like the perfect opportunity for him to find the end zone again. I wouldn’t be surprised if he finally breaks through this week.

Honorable Mentions:

Before diving into the final three players, it’s worth recognizing Tay Martin and Jack Fox, who each recorded top-five offensive grades. Their grades were largely boosted by the fake punt pass from Fox to Martin, which resulted in a crucial first down.

3. Jared Goff – 73.8

It seems like every week Goff finds himself among the five highest-graded offensive players for Detroit, and this week was no different. He recorded a 73.8 offensive grade and a 72.6 passing grade, both right around his season averages.

Goff completed 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards, but for the first time in 30 regular-season games, he failed to throw a touchdown pass. That impressive streak finally came to an end against Miami. However, as long as the Lions keep winning, I doubt Goff is too concerned.

Goff currently owns an 83.4 overall PFF grade, ranking sixth among 35 qualifying quarterbacks. His 82.4 passing grade ranks fifth, and he has thrown just two interceptions this season.

4. Juice Scruggs – 66.9

Once again, Scruggs stepped in for Cade Mays and delivered another solid performance. He recorded a 66.9 offensive grade, including a 68.7 pass-blocking grade and a 65.2 run-blocking grade. Scruggs didn’t allow a single sack, quarterback hit or hurry throughout the game.

Despite Mays being the starter when healthy, Scruggs may be starting to make this a legitimate competition. He currently owns the second-highest overall grade among NFL centers with a 75.3, along with the second-best run-blocking grade at 80.0.

Through 450 snaps this season, Scruggs has allowed just one sack, two quarterback hits and nine total pressures. His continued production has given Detroit some impressive depth at center, and it will be interesting to see how the Lions handle the position moving forward.

5. Blake Miller – 66.6

The rookie recorded his third-best offensive performance of the season, beating his season average of 62.2. Miller posted a lower-than-usual 64.3 pass-blocking grade but delivered his best run-blocking performance of the season.

He did receive another penalty, bringing his season total to six, which is something he will need to clean up moving forward. However, as a rookie, some growing pains are expected.

Miller currently owns a 62.2 overall PFF grade, ranking 49th among 71 qualifying tackles. His 76.2 pass-blocking grade ranks 19th, while his 57.3 run-blocking grade ranks 48th. It was encouraging to see him put together his best run-blocking performance of the season, finishing nearly 17 points above his average.

Miller has allowed just one sack this season, which ranks among the 10 best marks for NFL tackles. He has also surrendered three quarterback hits and 17 total pressures, both ranking among the top 34 tackles.