Just the Facts: Amazing Lions Week 1 Numbers You Need to Know

Detroit Lions limited Patrick Mahomes Week 1.

The Detroit Lions rookies performed well against the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Following a victory against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Lions rookies will gain experience and confidence, knowing they can make plays in the NFL. 

"I think there’s a few things that came out of it that are encouraging and I think – well, one of them is, I didn’t feel like any of those, any of our pups, that it was too big for them," said Dan Campbell. "I felt like, boy, they settled in and the stage wasn’t too much for them. And, man, that was really encouraging. And I really thought all those guys really helped us out and had a part in that win last night."

Here are several facts from the Lions narrow victory against Chiefs, compiled by All Lions. 

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs

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Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had six broken tackles rushing the football on just seven carries for a yards after contact average of 4.86 yard, per PFF. 

For reference, D'Andre Swift had a total of 24 forced missed tackles and Jamaal Williams recorded 30 all of last season for Detroit. 

Lions nickel cornerback Brian Branch

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Brian Branch was the fastest recorded ball-carrier of either team at 20.74 mph against the Chiefs, per NGS. 

Throw that 40 time out the window. Branch has game speed.

Detroit Lions defense limits Patrick Mahomes

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The Lions defense' held Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a passer rating of 77.5, which was the lowest game he has had since Week 13 of 2021. 

The Branch interception in the second half was the first pick of Mahomes' career in an opener.

Lions right tackle Penei Sewell

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Lions offensive linemen Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow and Halapoulivaati Vaitai all did not allow a single quarterback pressure on 37 passing snaps against the Chiefs.