DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions’ offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games.
Jahmyr Gibbs is a constant threat as a runner and receiver, and Jared Goff has plenty of other weapons in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta.
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