Detroit Lions ranked top NFL receiving corps by PFF ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:48 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Pro Football Focus has identified the Detroit Lions as possessing the best receiver corps in the NFL for the 2026 season. The Lions feature standout players including Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs, who excelled last season with high receiving grades. Support from a strengthened offensive line is essential for quarterback Jared Goff to maximize the unit's potential, especially following the trade of David Montgomery. As head coach Dan Campbell looks to build on last year's offensive performance, all eyes will be on the team's consistency in executing during the upcoming season.
- •Pro Football Focus ranks Lions' receiver group first among NFL teams.
- •Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs are key contributors.
- •Historically, Lions had a strong offense leading into the 2026 season.
- •Impact on quarterback Jared Goff’s performance linked to offensive line play.
- •David Montgomery's trade signals a larger role for Jahmyr Gibbs.
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions top PFF receiver corps rankings
"Pro Football Focus ranked the NFL's best receiving corps ahead of the 2026 season and placed the Detroit Lions in the top spot.
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