The Detroit Lions have drastically improved the quality of their playmakers around their quarterback since last season, according to ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell.
Over on ESPN+, Barnwell ranked each team based on the strength of their running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers to support their QB. In this exercise, he determines which teams would have the best offense in these players were dropped into an offense with an average quarterback, offensive line, plus average coaching and luck.
The good news—the Lions jumped 14 spots since just last season. The bad news—they’re still not cracking the top 15.