THE BLITZ projects the Lions to call the 8th-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 66.2 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Detroit Lions offensive line profiles as the best in football this year in run blocking.D'Andre Swift's rushing efficiency has gotten better this season, accumulating 6.11 yards-per-carry compared to just 3.76 rate last season.D'Andre Swift has been among the best RBs in football at grinding out extra rushing yardage, averaging a stellar 3.31 yards-after-contact this year while ranking in the 77th percentile.The Detroit Lions have elected to go for it on 4th down 27.9% of the time since the start of last season (most in the NFL), which usually means more offensive volume, more TD potential, and higher offensive statistics across the board.
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