Detroit Lions Week 7 playbook: What to know ahead of Vikings matchup

Jared Goff has been delivering exceptional performances recently, with impressive statistics that lead the league since Week 4. His EPA per dropback, passer rating, completion percentage, yards per attempt, and first downs per attempt are all at the top. Despite facing aggressive defensive strategies, Goff remains efficient, with a 71 percent pass completion rate against blitzes. The article also discusses critical matchups in the NFC North, potential strategies for the Lions' defense without Aidan Hutchinson, and the overall performance dynamics of the NFC North. Additionally, there is speculation about possible trades in the league and their potential impacts, alongside a discussion about the performance evaluations of quarterbacks like Brock Purdy compared to Joe Burrow.

Other topics include team power rankings, with the Lions showing upward momentum despite recent setbacks, and various insights into struggling teams like the Cowboys and Browns. The piece concludes with an overview of the NFL's landscape, featuring rumors, performance assessments, and managerial perspectives.