Detroit Lions They had to endure the weather in their first outdoor match of the season.

They eventually bested the Green Bay Packers for good at Lambeau Field, improving to 7-1 on the season. It was their sixth straight win and third straight at Lambeau Field.

Here are the grades each position group received based on its performance on Sunday. earning.

Quarterback: A

Jared Goff He had another near-perfect first half, completing his first 11 passes before completing the third on his final pass attempt of the half. He had no flashy completions as the elements limited what he could do in the air, but once again he was extremely effective.

The veteran passer completed 18-of-22 for 145 yards and Amon-Ra St. He threw a touchdown pass to Brown, a well-placed ball from the outside. of Detroit crime He relied on the running game and made Goff’s life easier as a result, but was once again called upon when he needed to throw.

Running back: A-

David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs continued their senior efforts in tandem, totaling over 130 yards. While Montgomery set the tone early in the game with eight runs for 39 yards on the first drive alone, Gibbs made a punch with a rushing touchdown in the third quarter.

Gibbs He made his own history on Sunday, becoming the first player in NFL history to average five or more yards per carry on at least 10 carries in seven consecutive games. His touchdown run came on a fourth-and-1 on Detroit’s first second-half drive and was all the Lions needed to put Green Bay away.

Montgomery, meanwhile, played a big role on the game’s final drive with a 12-yard run and 14-yard catch that iced the game and put Detroit in victory formation.

Wide receivers: A

Even though the offense didn’t throw the ball downfield much, there was a lot to like about the effort put in by the receivers. Once again their lead blocking was in place and Amon-Ra Saint Brown He scored in his sixth consecutive game.

St. Louis came to the game wearing a ‘Green Bay sucks’ hoodie. Brown scored on fourth-and-goal thanks to a well-positioned shot from Jared Goff. He finished with seven catches for 56 yards.

Tight ends: A

Sam LaPorta He made a big catch to set up the Lions’ first touchdown and finished with two catches for 28 yards. Additionally, Gibbs had a big block to help him find the end zone on fourth down.

Shane Zylstra With the release of Parker Hesse, he appears to have taken on the third tight end/fullback role. Sunday marked Zylstra’s third practice squad promotion, so he will need to be signed to the active roster before he can be used again. But he looked solid as a blocker on Sunday.

Offensive line: A-

The Lions’ offensive line allowed only two quarterback hits and helped open up multiple running lanes for Montgomery. Gibbs. The first sack came when Taylor Decker was tackled by Rashan Gary on one side and Penei Sewell lost his balance on the other side.

Sewell made a big block on Gibbs’ touchdown pass. Overall, the group did not suffer any penalties in Sunday’s match.

Defensive line: B

Once again, it looked like the line needed more from a production standpoint. Quarterback Jordan Love was not sacked on 39 total dropbacks and lionsThe defensive line had just two total quarterback hits.

Only one of those quarterback hits came from linebacker Alim McNeill. The Packers were also able to rush for 138 yards on the ground, and most of that was due to tackles by Al-Quadin Muhammad and Al-Quadin Muhammad. James Houston When it comes to adjusting the edges.

Defenders: B

It’s safe to say that the group had some issues as the Packers became the third team on the Lions defense to rush for over 130 yards. This said, Jack Campbell He had one of his best career performances to date, totaling 10 steals.

Campbell and Trevor Nowaske He played a big role in stopping the Packers on fourth-and-1 deep in the red zone, forcing a game-clinching turnover on downs. With Malcolm Rodriguez out and Jalen Reeves-Maybin suffering a shoulder injury, the group was further weakened on points in Sunday’s game.

Secondary: B+

Detroit’s secondary received plenty of help from Packers wide receivers, as Green Bay dropped six passes. These included Christian Watson’s ill-timed leap that could have been a touchdown and Dontayvion Wicks’ drop in the end zone.

But Kerby Joseph made a big play, picking off Love and returning it 27 yards for a touchdown late in the first half. This game is after Joseph’s running mate, Brian BranchHe was ejected from the game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Bo Melton.

Terrion Arnold had another solid performance, while Carlton Davis had a good day as a pass rusher with two passes on defense. Ennis Rakestraw conceded his fourth point conversion when he matched 1-on-1 with Jayden Reed in the slot.

Special teams: B

lions He also won once again on special teams as they limited the Packers’ return game. Punter Jack Fox in particular made a few fair catches from Jayden Reed that looked like questionable decisions.

Jake Bates made his only field goal attempt with a 27-yard field goal late in the first half. Arnold was called to hold the punt return, but other than that the units were clean.

Coaching: A

The Lions looked like a better-prepared team for the elements they dealt with on Sunday. When it’s raining, when the wind is blowing, Detroit There were no turnovers and he controlled the ball better.

While the Packers struggled with bad snaps, fumbles and costly turnovers, the Lions had none of those problems. This is a credit to the coaching staff for fully preparing them for what they face on Sunday.

The offense was methodical early on but experienced some lulls in the second half. But the defense picked them up every time. defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn He didn’t allow the Packers to score until late in the fourth quarter.

There will be another big showdown with Houston next week on Sunday night, but the Lions have once again silenced some doubters on their way to looking like the best team in football.