With quarterback Matthew Stafford under center, the Detroit Lions have experienced the most consistent success in the Motor City in decades. And at times, it’s been an all-out air raid for the Lions as a result. And 2017 was no different.
Possessing the NFL’s worst rushing attack, the bulk of the Lions’ offense was reliant on the throwing arm of Stafford and performances by his terrific wide receiver corps. Despite the lack of run support, Detroit was able to finish last season with a 9-7 winning record behind a passing offense that finished sixth in the league averaging 261 net passing yards a game.