5 stats from the Detroit Lions' first 5 games of 2026

The Detroit Lions start their 2026 season with a 3-2 record after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and quarterback Jared Goff have revitalized the Motor City's offense, making it one of the most productive in the league. Goff has completed 67% of his passes for 1,485 yards through five games, ranking third in the NFL behind only Bryce Young and Matthew Stafford. He has thrown 12 touchdowns and has not given up an interception, showcasing his efficiency.

Rush rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has been a standout player since David Montgomery's departure. With 504 rushing yards on 105 carries, he ranks fifth in the league. His 7 rushing touchdowns tie him for the most among running backs this season. The Lions have a dominant red zone offense, converting 77.3% of their 22 red zone opportunities into touchdowns, the third-best rate in the NFL.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs are the team leaders in red zone production, with St. Brown leading in red-zone targets and Gibbs leading in red zone touches and production.

Defensively, the Lions have a +4 turnover differential and have forced five takeaways in five games. They rank tied-fifth in the league for turnovers, with Jared Goff not throwing an interception yet. The team currently leads the league in total sacks, with DJ Wonnum leading with five. Kelvin Sheppard's defense has recorded at least five sacks in each of the Lions' victories, establishing itself as one of the NFL's most disruptive fronts.