Lions Prove You Don’t Need a Running QB to Light Up the Scoreboard
The Detroit Lions finished 2024 with the NFL’s highest-scoring offense (33.2 PPG)—without relying on a dual-threat quarterback. While teams like the Bills, Ravens, and Commanders had QBs who rushed for 500+ yards, Jared Goff managed just 56 yards on the ground all season.
Instead, Detroit’s offense thrived thanks to a dominant running back duo. Jahmyr Gibbs (1,412 yards, 16 TDs) and David Montgomery (775 yards, 12 TDs) kept defenses on their heels, much like Tampa Bay’s two-back system with Bucky Irving and Rachaad White.
For teams looking to replicate the Lions’ success, it’s clear: a strong running game and smart play-calling can be just as deadly as a scrambling quarterback.
