T.J. Lang – Noteworthy
RG T.J. Lang played 75 percent of the Lions’ offensive snaps Sunday in his first game back from a serious brain injury. Lang said the rotation with backup Kenny Wiggins, who played 16 of possible 64 offensive plays, was planned ahead of time as a way to ease him back into action. Lang has suffered six documented concussions in his NFL career, the last in a Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Kerryon Johnson – Noteworthy
RB Kerryon Johnson, a rookie, set a career high with 158 rushing yards on just 19 carries for an average of 8.3 yards per rush against Miami last week. Johnson gashed the Dolphins for a 71-yard run up the right sideline early in the second quarter down to the Dolphins’ 20-yard line. It was the longest run by the Lions since Jahvid Best had an 88-yarder against the Chicago Bears in 2011.
Matt Prater – Noteworthy
PK Matt Prater was a perfect 4-for-4 kicking field goals Sunday, hitting from 29, 28, 35 and 50 yards. He also made all three of his extra-point attempts. “He’s obviously outstanding at what he does, and he’s one of the best in the league and (I) fully trust him to tell me where he’s at and what he feels he can execute,” Detroit coach Matt Patricia said of Prater.
Matthew Stafford – Noteworthy
QB Matthew Stafford completed 18 of 22 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns to TE Michael Roberts. He finished with a passer rating of 138.1, which marks the fifth straight game he has finished with a passer rating over 100.0.
Michael Roberts – Noteworthy
TE Michael Roberts, playing in his first game since Week 2 because of a knee injury, caught touchdown passes of 15 and 4 yards, respectively, the second and third of the year for him in just three games played.