Detroit Lions

Across the reviewed games, Detroit penalties increased the distance it needed on offense and awarded opponents new downs; two at Buffalo erased an apparent interception and sack.

Detroit had more net passing yards but fewer rushing yards than Carolina and Buffalo. Against the Jets, its rushing edge offset a net-passing deficit in the total-yardage comparison.

Detroit outgained Carolina and Buffalo in net passing yards in the reviewed games, though both opponents won.

Against New Orleans, two third-quarter takeaways gave Detroit possessions that ended in touchdowns and built a 21–0 lead.

Against New Orleans, three second-down rushing conversions and a later 22-yard completion renewed downs on Detroit's overtime touchdown possession.

Against Carolina and New Orleans, penalties increased Detroit's distance on fourth down and at the goal line. The fourth-down attempt fell short; the other possession also included a sack and ended in a field goal.

Against the Jets and Bills, Detroit penalties granted fresh downs on possessions that later produced touchdowns; in Buffalo they also erased an apparent interception and sack.

In losses to Carolina and Buffalo, Detroit was outgained on the ground despite leading in net passing yards.