As of November 8, 2024, the Detroit Lions are recognized as one of the best teams in the NFL, showcasing an impressive offensive performance.

This season, the Lions have scored over 40 points in three games and have only been held below 20 points once, highlighting their scoring ability.

Since their Week 5 bye, they have scored on 24 of 44 drives, excluding those where they ran out the clock, demonstrating their offensive efficiency.

The Lions average 5.3 yards per carry, tying them for seventh-best in the league, supported by a strong offensive line that averages 1.97 yards per carry before contact, ranking 10th since 2017.

Looking ahead, the Lions will face a formidable Houston Texans defense, but their dominant offensive line and versatile running back duo position them well for continued success.

Running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs contribute distinct styles to the offense, with Montgomery being a powerful runner and Gibbs known for his speed and efficiency.

Gibbs stands out with an NFL-best average of 6.4 yards per carry and demonstrates high efficiency by running 3.18 yards for every actual yard gained.

Montgomery ranks 14th among 47 running backs with at least 50 carries in avoided-tackle rate at 24.5%, showcasing his power and vision on the field.

The Lions excel in various run concepts, ranking second in yards per carry on zone runs (5.7), sixth on 'man' runs (4.8), and second on misdirection runs (6.0).

Additionally, Detroit has the 10th-lowest share of negative runs since 2017 at 13.5%, along with the seventh-highest share of runs gaining five or more yards at 40.8%.

Their ground attack is particularly impressive, ranking third in the NFL since 2002 for rushing Expected Points Added (EPA) per play on hand-offs to running backs.