Detroit Lions' Offense Still Ranks Among the Elite — but Barely

Detroit Lions' offense still ranks among the elite — but barely

The Detroit Lions' offense still ranks among the elite going into the NFL season.

Detroit Lions fall victim to broken NFL compensatory pick formula

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 12: DJ Reader #98 of the Detroit Lions runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL developed the compensatory pick system as a way to balance free agency for teams who can’t afford to retain their talented players. In short, the NFL provides…