DETROIT -- Grading the Detroit Lions after the team's 19-7 win over the Green Bay Packers:

QUARTERBACKS: B

Matthew Stafford's final line isn't pretty, but he faced heavy pressure from the Packers pass rush and stood tall in the pocket, absorbing multiple hits to make throws. That's what it takes to win games.

Also, Stafford did a better job getting his other receivers involved, finding Jeremy Ross three times and Corey Fuller for a deep bomb at the end of the first half.

Detroit's quarterback still needs to be better when it comes to turnovers, but a deflected pass and a blown blocking assignment on the fumble take some of the blame off Stafford.

RUNNING BACKS: B+

The Lions came out running the ball early and often, and never went away from it. That paid off in a big way when Reggie Bush broke around the left edge for a 26-yard score to put the Lions up 19-7 in the fourth quarter.

Bush also contributed in the pass game, catching six passes for 38 yards.

WIDE RECEIVERS: B

It was an unquestionably difficult play to make, but Fuller has to come down with a ball that he gets both hands on. The deflection led to an interception and killed a Detroit scoring chance in the first half.

Other than that, Detroit's receivers were solid showing good hands (including Fuller on his late first-half catch) and the ability to pick up yards after the catch. Calvin Johnson led the way, as usual, but it never felt like he was the Lions' only weapon as other options were open much of the day.

TIGHT ENDS: D

Joseph Fauria suffered a leg injury early in the contest, and although he continued to play, he wasn't as effective. Still, Fauria's single reception was one more than Eric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew combined for on the day.

On first glance, the blocking from the group didn't offer a noticeable impact as the Packers got plenty of pressure of the edges and a tight end wasn't out in front on Bush's scoring run.

OFFENSIVE LINE: D

Stafford absorbed far too many hits and it wasn't because he was holding on to the ball too long. The right tackle rotation of Garrett Reynolds and Cornelius Lucas struggled, with each giving up sacks in the red zone.

To the group's credit, they strung together some powerful blocks to move the chains in the closing minutes, salting away the victory.

DEFENSIVE LINE: B+

This wasn't last Thanksgiving, where the front four took over the game, but the Lions got enough pressure to make Aaron Rodgers uncomfortable. George Johnson, who came into the contest battling a groin injury, was particularly disruptive coming off the edge, racking up a sack and a tackle for a loss.

Defensive tackle Nick Fairley forced an early fumble that Don Carey returned for a touchdown and Ndamukong Suh recorded his first sack of the season.

LINEBACKERS: A

Stephen Tulloch came up with a big sack on third down in the first quarter, but injured himself during the celebration. Even without the group's leader on the field, the unit didn't miss a beat.

DeAndre Levy continued his Pro Bowl-caliber start to the year by racking up 10 tackles, two pass breakups and a safety. Tahir Whitehead filled in seamlessly for Tulloch, making four stops.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: A+

Aaron Rodgers and Packers wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb had racked up monster numbers coming into this one, but Detroit's secondary delivered a stellar performance, holding Rodgers under 200 yards passing.

Darius Slay continues to rapidly improve, keeping the ball in front of him all game and making tackles when the play did come his way.

The nickel spot saw three different players take snaps, and while recent addition Danny Gorrer struggled in coverage at times, the trio did enough to limit Cobb to just three catches.

SPECIAL TEAMS: C-

Nate Freese strikes again, missing a 41-yard field goal to end the first half. It would be stunning if he's still on the team's roster next week.

The Lions also gave up an early 22-yard punt return to Cobb, but otherwise, the coverage units were solid, despite missing two core special team players in Montell Owens and Travis Lewis.

COACHING: A

Teryl Austin deserves a raise after this performance. Players generally deserve the credit and blame for their performances, but the Lions had so many holes and weaknesses on defense that the team's game plan managed to cover up.

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