Lions rank 28th in NFL for yards after catch this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Detroit Lions currently rank 28th in the NFL with an average of 4.09 yards after catch per completion. Despite Jared Goff's strong performance, including nine touchdown passes and no interceptions this season, the Lions struggle to gain additional yardage after completions. They are significantly behind the league leader, Atlanta, which averages 8.22 yards after catch. The Lions have several key offensive players, including Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, who have potential to improve this statistic. As the season progresses, addressing this issue could enhance the Lions' offensive capabilities.
- •Lions average 4.09 YAC per completion, ranking 28th in the NFL
- •Jared Goff has nine touchdowns and zero interceptions this season
- •Atlanta leads the league with 8.22 YAC per completion
- •Key offensive players include Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown
- •Improving YAC could elevate the Lions' scoring potential
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Offense Ranks Near Bottom of NFL in Eye-Opening Stat
"The Detroit Lions rank 28th in the NFL with just 4.09 yards after catch per completion despite Jared Goff's outstanding start.
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