Stats on Stats on Stats: Detroit Lions Are Rolling

We are so back.

And no, I’m not talking about the Tigers — who are also back and looking to close out the Wild Card series in Cleveland. This is about the Detroit Lions. Four weeks into the NFL season, the Lions aren’t just competitive, they’re asserting themselves as one of the league’s premier teams.

After a shaky Week One that had fans on edge, Detroit has bounced back with a statement. With Dan Campbell still setting the tone and the core roster locked in, Lions football has reached a new level of dominance.

Offensive Firepower

The Lions’ offense has been nothing short of historic to start the season.

• Amon-Ra St. Brown
  • 6 touchdown receptions through four games, the most by a Lions WR in this span since Calvin Johnson.
  • First NFL receiver since Randy Moss (2007) with 25+ receptions, 300+ yards, and 6+ TDs in the first four games.
  • Just the 9th player in league history to reach that stat line.
  • Only the second Lion ever (along with Roy Williams in 2004) with multiple 2+ TD home games in a row.
  • Joins Calvin Johnson (2011) and Leonard Thompson (1984) as the only Lions with 5 TD receptions in the first four games of a season.
  • 6 touchdown receptions through four games, the most by a Lions WR in this span since Calvin Johnson.
  • First NFL receiver since Randy Moss (2007) with 25+ receptions, 300+ yards, and 6+ TDs in the first four games.
  • Just the 9th player in league history to reach that stat line.
  • Only the second Lion ever (along with Roy Williams in 2004) with multiple 2+ TD home games in a row.
  • Joins Calvin Johnson (2011) and Leonard Thompson (1984) as the only Lions with 5 TD receptions in the first four games of a season.
• Jahmyr Gibbs
  • 4 rushing touchdowns in four games — the first Lions back to do so since Barry Sanders.
  • Has scored a TD in five straight home games, tied for the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
  • The only Lions RB besides Barry Sanders and Billy Sims with 70+ scrimmage yards and a TD in five straight home games.
  • 4 rushing touchdowns in four games — the first Lions back to do so since Barry Sanders.
  • Has scored a TD in five straight home games, tied for the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
  • The only Lions RB besides Barry Sanders and Billy Sims with 70+ scrimmage yards and a TD in five straight home games.
• Jared Goff (advanced metrics)
  • #1 in the NFL in completion percentage vs. man (80%) and QBR vs. man (135.8).
  • Top 3 in true completion percentage (80.4%), pressured completion (72.0%), clean pocket (80.0%), and catchable passes when blitzed (70.0%).
  • Overall QBR: 81.7 (#1 in the NFL).
  • True passer rating: 122.0 (#2).

• #1 in the NFL in completion percentage vs. man (80%) and QBR vs. man (135.8).
  • Top 3 in true completion percentage (80.4%), pressured completion (72.0%), clean pocket (80.0%), and catchable passes when blitzed (70.0%).
  • Overall QBR: 81.7 (#1 in the NFL).
  • True passer rating: 122.0 (#2).
• Offensive Line
  • Second in the NFL in yards before contact (329).
  • No sacks allowed in three straight games — a first in team history since sacks became official in 1982.
  • Second in the NFL in yards before contact (329).
  • No sacks allowed in three straight games — a first in team history since sacks became official in 1982.
• Historic Stretch
  • Over the last three weeks, Detroit became just the third team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to:
    • Not allow a sack,
    • Produce 15+ touchdowns, and
    • Record 10+ sacks in any three-game span.
  • Over the last three weeks, Detroit became just the third team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to:
    • Not allow a sack,
    • Produce 15+ touchdowns, and
    • Record 10+ sacks in any three-game span.

Defensive Dominance

The defense has matched the offense blow for blow.

• Jack Campbell
  • Only NFL player this season with 35+ tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.
  • Only NFL player this season with 35+ tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.
• Aidan Hutchinson
  • First player in franchise history with at least 5 QB hits, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles over any three-game span.
  • Has 32 career sacks — the most by any Lion through four seasons.
  • At least 1 sack in three straight games.
  • First player in franchise history with at least 5 QB hits, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles over any three-game span.
  • Has 32 career sacks — the most by any Lion through four seasons.
  • At least 1 sack in three straight games.
• Kerby Joseph
  • Logged his 19th career interception, most in the NFL since 2022.
  • Ranks second-most by any Lion through 53 games in the post-merger era.
  • Logged his 19th career interception, most in the NFL since 2022.
  • Ranks second-most by any Lion through 53 games in the post-merger era.
• Team Defense
  • 14 total sacks (tied for 2nd most in the NFL).
  • 14 total sacks (tied for 2nd most in the NFL).

Special Teams Spark

• Kalif Raymond
  • Since joining the Lions in 2021:
    • #1 in NFL punt return yards (1,358)
    • #1 in punt return TDs (3)
    • 4th in punt return average (12.2).
  • His 3 punt return TDs are tied for 4th-most in franchise history.

• Since joining the Lions in 2021:
  • #1 in NFL punt return yards (1,358)
  • #1 in punt return TDs (3)
  • 4th in punt return average (12.2).
  • #1 in NFL punt return yards (1,358)
  • #1 in punt return TDs (3)
  • 4th in punt return average (12.2).
  • His 3 punt return TDs are tied for 4th-most in franchise history.

The Bottom Line

The Lions aren’t just winning — they’re rewriting record books on offense, defense, and special teams. From Goff’s precision, to Amon-Ra’s historic production, to Hutchinson’s disruptive dominance, Detroit looks like one of the most complete teams in the NFL.

After a frustrating game in Green Bay, fans can now say it with confidence: The Lions are back.