Lions lead the NFL in explosive plays on offense after Week 6

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Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, the Detroit Lions lead the NFL in scoring offense. Ben Johnson’s unit averages 30.2 PPG, a figure bolstered by two straight games of topping 40 points.

Johnson’s offense is so potent because they’re very good at creating explosive plays. Whether it’s on the ground or in the air, the Lions are capable of ripping off chunks of yardage better than any other team.

Explosive plays are defined as runs that gain 10 or more yards and pass plays that net 20 or more yards. The league average is 8.6 percent, and the Lions are well above-average.

Ben Johnson’s offense produces those explosive plays at a rate of 13.1 percent, just ahead of the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts for the best percentage in the league after Week 6. It’s based on percentage of offensive plays, so the Lions already having a bye week doesn’t factor into the ranking.

From Jared Goff hooking up with Jameson Williams or Sam LaPorta, to big runs from David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions are proving they have the most dangerous, explosive offense in the NFL.

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