Detroit Lions Pro Football Focus Grades Released for Week 5 Win vs. Bengals

The Detroit Lions continued their red-hot start to the 2025 season with a 37–24 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, marking their fourth straight win. The latest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades highlight which players stood out and which struggled in another dominant team performance.

Top 5 Offensive Grades

Rank	Player	Position	Overall Grade
1	Christian Mahogany	LG	85.9
2	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR	85.6
3	Penei Sewell	RT	84.4
4	Sam LaPorta	TE	82.8
5	Jahmyr Gibbs	HB	76.7

Top 5 Defensive Grades

Rank	Player	Position	Overall Grade
1	Jack Campbell	MLB	92.8
2	Aidan Hutchinson	DE	91.6
3	Al-Quadin Muhammad	RE	75.5
4	Alex Anzalone	WLB	74.3
5	Roy Lopez	DT	74.0

Bottom 5 Offensive Grades

Rank	Player	Position	Overall Grade
1	Giovanni Manu	LT	42.2
2	Brock Wright	TE	47.8
3	Ross Dwelley	TE	51.3
4	Jameson Williams	WR	56.7
5	Tate Ratledge	RG	62.4

Bottom 5 Defensive Grades

Rank	Player	Position	Overall Grade
1	Trevor Nowaske	ROLB	53.3
2	Tyler Lacy	DE	57.6
3	Terrion Arnold	CB	58.2
4	Derrick Barnes	WLB	60.5
5	DJ Reader	DT	62.1

The Big Picture

Detroit’s formula for success remains the same: physical dominance on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Jack Campbell and Aidan Hutchinson continue to anchor the defense, while Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown lead a balanced, efficient offense. The Lions now sit at 4–1, with their sights set firmly on the top of the NFC.

Jeff Bilbrey

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