The Detroit Lions erased any possibility of a letdown after their big divisional win over the former NFC North’s first place team, the Minnesota Vikings, with a dominant 52-14 win over Tennessee this past Saturday.
Detroit was outgained during the contest but their defense ruled the day as Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph and others made huge plays on that side of the football.
While the Lions’ offense compiled just 225 yards, it was the efficiency that stood out for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s unit.
Detroit got 127 yards on 11 carries from second year dynamo Jahmyr Gibbs in the running game along with 33 yards from David Montgomery.
Quarterback Jared Goff continued his record streak of efficiency with his fifth straight outstanding game, throwing for three touchdowns and needing just 15 passing attempts to complete that feat.
On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions’ Instagram account revealed a City of Detroit themed nickname that will excite Motor City denizens past and present, along with highlights of the offensive line’s performance vs. Tennessee.