Detroit
Lions
3-2
31
FINAL
18
Los Angeles
Rams
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Los Angeles Rams 31-18 in Week 6 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Lions showcased their offensive prowess, while the Rams struggled to keep pace in a critical matchup.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. His precision passing kept the Rams' defense on their heels, while the Lions' balanced attack made it difficult to predict their next move. On the other side, Jaylen Wright of the Rams rushed for 101 yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
The Lions' defense played a pivotal role in the victory, highlighted by Aidan Hutchinson's impressive 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Rams' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Lions' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite strong individual efforts from the Rams, including Jaylen Watson's 11 tackles, they couldn't overcome the Lions' defensive tenacity.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 274 | 2 | 1 | 96.2 |
| Toon Wolf | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 223 | 1 | 1 | 78.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 19 | 101 | 5.3 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 35 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Toon Wolf | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Faison | WR | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| V Wemby | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Raymond Stallworth | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Alexander | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Myers | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Kite | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Bacon | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donnie Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 43 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

