Addressing the Detroit Lions top offensive and defensive needs

The Detroit Lions are 2-1-1 through the bye week, but there are still weaknesses to be addressed. Let’s explore the top need for each side of the ball.

The Detroit Lions have managed to surprise everyone in the nation this year by finishing the first quarter of the season above .500 at 2-1-1 and could very easily be 3-1.

With their only loss coming to the Super Bowl contending Kansas City Chiefs and two wins over playoff contending teams like the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles, the Lions are in prime position to make a real run for the playoffs this year.

However, despite the promising start, the Lions still have a big need on each side of the ball that could use help now and later. Their are some options that might be available on the trade market, but they may also need to wait until the 2020 draft to solve their problems.

On the offensive side of the ball, things have been rolling along quite well. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been performing well and the wide receivers have been getting open and making plays on the ball. The running backs have not been great, but the past week or two has shown us improvement from them as well.

The offensive line started out the season abysmal, but have rebounded very well. The center Frank Ragnow has been simply outstanding, playing at an elite level from day one and grades out as the second overall center in the NFL according to PFF.com.

The starting guards, Graham Glasgow (#2 overall guard) and Joe Dahl, both place in the top 25 of guards, with the biggest weakness on offense right now coming at the tackle position.