After the Detroit Lions’ dominant performance in the running game against the Los Angeles Chargers, it’s time to acknowledge that the team has an abundance of talent in their backfield unmatched in the NFL.
Right now, the Lions rank fourth in rushing yards per game (139.0), sixth in yards per carry (4.5), fourth in rushing touchdowns (14), and fourth in rushing DVOA. But for the few teams ahead of them in most of these rankings (Bills, 49ers, Eagles), they have a non-running back contributor in the run game—typically a quarterback or receiver—who is helping them add another dimension to their offense.