TE James Mitchell Is Lions' Highest PFF-Graded Offensive Player

Lions' Week 9 PFF grades have been revealed.

The Detroit Lions' offense was able to find the end zone twice against the Green Bay Packers.  

Surprisingly, both touchdowns went to tight ends, as James Mitchell and Shane Zylstra both earned their first career touchdowns in the National Football League. 

"It’s exciting. Obviously, when -- yeah, it’s fun. It’s really exciting, and I think those two guys specifically have been so consistent through time and have finally gotten their chance this week," said Jared Goff. "Shane Zylstra’s a guy that we’ve relied on for two years now, at times. And then, James (Mitchell) kind of coming off his injury has kind of come into his own now. So, seeing them both through practice and the last handful of weeks, and getting their chances today is exciting.”

Mitchell earned a PFF grade of 84.8, and was the Lions' highest-graded offensive player. 

Here are Pro Football Focus’ best and worst Lions player grades, based on Sunday’s game.

Top PFF-graded offensive players

• TE James Mitchell -- 84.8
• T Penei Sewell -- 79.5
• RB Justin Jackson -- 79.1
• C Frank Ragnow -- 76.1
• WR Amon-Ra St. Brown -- 74.8

Worst PFF-graded offensive players

• G Jonah Jackson -- 57.1
• T Dan Skipper -- 54.6
• WR Tom Kennedy -- 50.6
• QB Jared Goff -- 48.0
• TE Brock Wright -- 46.4

Top PFF-graded defensive players

• LB Chris Board -- 99.3
• S Kerby Joseph -- 90.1
• S C.J. Moore -- 87.4
• CB Jerry Jacobs -- 83.3
• LB Derrick Barnes -- 76.1

Worst PFF-graded defensive players

• CB Amani Oruwariye-- 60.0
• LB Alex Anzalone -- 58.7
• DT Isaiah Buggs -- 57.3
• LB Malcolm Rodriguez -- 51.8
• CB Will Harris -- 50.5