Detroit Lions Graphs & Rankings Win-loss trends, strengths and weaknesses, little things · Updated · Data through Week 8
Through Week 8, the Lions are 5-2, Jared Goff has thrown a touchdown pass in each of his last 31 games (the longest active streak in the NFL), and Jahmyr Gibbs has 100+ rushing yards in each of his last 3 games, also the longest active streak.
Team Strengths & Weaknesses
How the Lions rank against all 32 teams in four areas of the game, 2026 season through Week 8.
View the EPA numbers as a table
| Unit | Percentile | EPA per play | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing offense | 97 | +0.194 | 2 of 32 |
| Rushing offense | 65 | +0.021 | 12 of 32 |
| Passing defense | 13 | +0.148 | 28 of 32 |
| Rushing defense | 45 | +0.004 | 18 of 32 |
More team ranks: scoring and fantasy defense
Scoring and fantasy rankings for the 2026 season.
- Scoring offense3rd of 3229.0 points per game
- Scoring defense23rd of 3225.7 points allowed per game
- Defense vs. wide receivers28th of 3237.0 PPR fantasy points allowed
- Defense vs. running backs4th of 3218.2 PPR fantasy points allowed
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Defensive profile: the Detroit Lions are a pass funnel, allowing 37.0 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.4) and 18.2 to running backs (22.0). See the full league map →
Win-Loss Trends
Every Lions game by result and margin. Select a result below to focus on wins or losses.
| Result | Games | Avg score diff |
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Explore the games
How the Lions do when…
Select a situation to highlight those games in the chart above. Bar length is the win percentage. Bar color shows the rank: red is 1st to 10th, gray is 11th to 20th and blue is 21st to 32nd. Ranks compare win percentage with the other teams that have played at least one game like it. Ties count as half a win.
View every 2026 game as a table
| Week | Opponent | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. New Orleans Saints | W 31–30 (OT) | +1 |
| 2 | at Buffalo Bills | L 31–41 | −10 |
| 3 | vs. New York Jets | W 31–24 | +7 |
| 4 | at Carolina Panthers | L 26–32 | −6 |
| 5 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 45–21 | +24 |
| 7 | vs. Green Bay Packers | W 20–17 | +3 |
| 8 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | W 19–15 | +4 |
More situations from Remarkable™
- Overall5-2 · 0.714T-7th in the NFL in win percentage
- When forcing 1+ turnover5-0 · 1.000T-1st in the NFL in win percentage
- When allowing under 5.0 yds per rush5-0 · 1.000T-1st in the NFL in win percentage
Little Things
The quiet stats that swing games. How the Lions compare with the league average in each phase, 2026 season through Week 7.
Pick a stat in each phase. The tick marks the league average. Red is better than average, blue is worse, and gray is within about a quarter standard deviation of average.
View the Little Things as a table
| Stat | Lions | League average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense: Success rate | 48.9% | 42.6% | 3rd of 32 |
| Offense: Pass protection | 20.2% | 25.3% | T-4th of 32 |
| Offense: Scoring drives | 50.8% | 39.1% | 3rd of 32 |
| Defense: Success rate allowed | 46.3% | 42.6% | 26th of 32 |
| Defense: Pressure rate | 27.1% | 25.3% | 8th of 32 |
| Defense: Scoring drives allowed | 42.2% | 39.1% | 21st of 32 |
| Special teams: Avg. starting field position | own 30.3 | own 28.7 | 7th of 32 |
| Special teams: Special teams penalties per game | 0.83 | 1.02 | 11th of 32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Lions rank in EPA per play in 2026?
Through Week 8, the Lions rank in the 97th percentile in passing offense (2nd of 32 in EPA per play), the 65th in rushing offense (12th), the 13th in passing defense (28th) and the 45th in rushing defense (18th). A 100th percentile is the best in the NFL.
What is the Lions’ record at home and on the road in 2026?
Through Week 8, the Lions are 4-0 at home and 1-2 on the road, with an average margin of +3.3 points per game across 7 games.
What are the little things in football?
Little things are the quiet statistics that swing games without making highlights: how often a team's plays succeed, how often its quarterback is pressured, where its drives start and how many special teams penalties it takes. This page compares the Lions with the league average in each.
Where does this data come from?
Win-loss results and EPA per play cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 8, and Little Things cover it through Week 7. All come from Inside Edge’s Remarkable engine. Pages are updated weekly.
This page presents descriptive statistical analysis for informational purposes only. It is not betting advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Data source: Remarkable™, Inside Edge's proprietary sports data engine.