Pride of Detroit
The Detroit Lions (4-1) took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) in Week 5, securing a 37-24 win and heading back to Allen Park to prep for their next primetime matchup in Week 6.
Let’s take a look at this week’s snap counts to see how the Lions adjust their personnel for the Bengals game.
Goff continues to put up impressive numbers in Week 5, throwing for 258 passing yards and three touchdowns on just 23 attempts (19 completions), resulting in an NFL-leading passer rating of 153.0 in Cincinnati.
On the season, he is No. 1 the NFL in passing touchdowns (12) and completion percentage (75,2%), is second in the NFL in passer rating (120.7), is third in EPA (+38.2), and top 10 in passing yards (1187) and interceptions thrown (2).
It was the David Montgomery show in Cincinnati, as the Lions running back returned home for the first time in his NFL career. The Lions made it a point to give him as many opportunities as possible, and he rewarded them with passing and rushing touchdowns. Gibbs saw the other half of the Lions RB snaps, producing 87 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown of his own.
Saylors continues to get a little bit better each week on special teams and is solidifying himself a spot on the roster.
Williams only saw two touches in Week 5, despite leading the wide receivers in snaps, and the Lions used him to stretch the defense and open things up in the slot and underneath for St. Brown and tight end Sam LaPorta—both of whom eclipsed 90 yards receiving.
TeSlas saw his opportunities increase after Raymond suffered a scary neck injury and found the end zone for the second time this season. Raymond is still being evaluated for the severity of his injury, but the initial signs are that it’s “good news,” according to coach Dan Campbell.
Lovett took Raymond’s place as a punt returner, while also contributing as a gunner on punt coverage. He did a nice job in both spots.
LaPorta was the Lions’ best offensive weapon in the first half and produced the Lions’ longest play of the day in the second half, a 39-yard reception. Wright continues to be a reliable option on trick plays and was on the...
