Lions take No. 1 spot after Week 5

Pass rush logged four sacks last week

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Lions claim the throne after Week 5 https://t.co/NIquGPm9sj Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF slots Detroit at No. 1 heading into Week 6. The rise follows a four-sack defensive outing that steadied recent form.

Why it matters: The top position sharpens the early NFC seeding race in October. Detroit continues to evaluate roster options ahead of the trade deadline.

What to watch: Detroit defends the ranking in Week 6.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-14T18:06:34.575954+00:00

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