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PFM Archetype Offense-First Playoff Team85.6PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#5NFC Rank#4Among NFC teamsQB Stability#8Jared Goff · SteadySeason OutlookPlayoff TeamBuilt to reach the playoffs and cause problems in January.PFM Team DNADetroit Lions Team DNA
Which traits define the Lions DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityOffense Leads the Way
Detroit is built to score. The offense grades at 88.1 and gives the Lions a unit capable of taking over games.
Secondary StrengthCoaching Edge
Dan Campbell gives Detroit a real coaching edge. The 85.7 Coaching Direction grade says the Lions can trust the staff to keep them prepared.
Swing FactorDefensive Consistency
Detroit needs more week-to-week consistency on defense. The 78.3 grade leaves the Lions with little room for missed tackles or blown coverages.
PFM ReporterDetroit Lions: Depth Chart Note Deserves a Closer Look
Rss Articles gives the Detroit Lions roster conversation a specific player to track. For the Detroit Lions, the bottom half of the depth chart is where small concerns can become real ones.
The PFM read is not hard to follow. With Jared Goff in place, the Detroit Lions are No. 5 on the board with an 85.64 public PFM score after they held steady. The Detroit Lions gap is not subtle, with offense at 88.01 and defense down at 78.26.
Recent form is at 80.87, while Franchise Direction sits at 80.70. That keeps the Detroit Lions dangerous now without answering every long-term question. For the Detroit Lions, that is the comparison point I would keep coming back to. It is not a fatal flaw, but it is the part that keeps the Detroit Lions rating from running too hot.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
The latest PFM rankings have Detroit at No. 5 with a score of 85.6. That puts the team in our Playoff Team tier. Inside the NFC North, the Lions are No. 1. The offense is ahead of the defense, 88.1 to 78.3. That is where the Lions have their clearest edge. That offense is the biggest reason for the Offense-First Playoff Team archetype. The quarterback situation looks solid with Jared Goff. Detroit carries a 84.3 QB Stability grade, No. 8 in PFM.
This team can flip a game in a hurry. Its 84.8 Explosiveness grade ranks No. 8 in PFM. There is still a 9.9-point gap between the best and worst grades, so the roster is not as balanced as it needs to be. The defense is the weak link at 78.3. It is tough to trust the ceiling while that side of the ball remains this far behind.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB+84.3Roster StrengthB+85.2Coaching DirectionB+85.7Recent PerformanceB80.9Offense StrengthA-88.1Defense StrengthB-78.3Franchise DirectionB-79.7ExplosivenessB+84.8NFC North PFM Watch
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