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T.J. Hockenson sets NFL record

 






Lions' Week 4 Grades: Offense Excels, Defense Struggles Mightily

CHRISTIAN BOOHER | october 2, 2022


An explosive day for the 
Detroit Lions' offense was derailed by a porous effort by the defense.

Though the Lions totaled 520 yards of total offense, they allowed 555 yards on defense, and ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks, 48-45, Sunday to fall to 1-3 on the season.

Here are the grades for each position group, based on their performance in Sunday’s game. 

Tight ends: A

T.J. Hockenson had a banner day, setting the Lions’ franchise record for receiving yards by a tight end with 179. Additionally, it was his first multi-touchdown game as a pro, and he became the first tight end in NFL history to total over 150 yards, two receiving touchdowns and a two-point conversion in a single game.

He scored his first touchdown on a wheel route, with the possession set up by a fumble recovery. On the final play of the third quarter, he turned a short pass into a career-long 81-yard reception.

Rookie James Mitchell made his NFL debut, but did not make a catch. Additionally, backup tight end Brock Wright was called for holding in the second quarter.









David Reginek, USA TODAY Sports


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