The Detroit Lions offensive line profiles as the best in the NFL this year in run blocking.Jamaal Williams has rushed for 0.88 TDs per game on the ground this year (on average), one of the highest marks in the NFL among running backs (97th percentile).Opposing squads have run for the most TDs in the league (1.67 per game) vs. the Chicago Bears defense this year.The Chicago Bears defensive ends project as the 2nd-worst collection of DEs in football this year when it comes to stopping the run.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 touchdown potential, and higher offensive statistics across the board.
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