The Detroit Lions have been linked to a couple of veteran runners in recent weeks, but they could already have the proper solutions on the roster as it relates to grinding out tough yards.

Recently, Pro Football Focus took a look at the statistics and found that while the Lions might be considering Matt Asiata and LeGarrette Blount, Zach Zenner was actually better than both at creating yardage after contact.

Lions have been linked to veteran RBs LeGarrette Blount & Matt Asiata, but Zach Zenner was better than both at creating yards after contact. pic.twitter.com/F2aSdUOwhi — Pro Football Focus (@PFF) May 3, 2017

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Late last season, Zenner came on strong down the stretch with 224 yards and three scores over the final two games. He looked like the ideal physical complement for Ameer Abdullah and Theo Riddick in the process.

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So far, it looks as if the Lions are content to keep what they've got at running back heading into the season. If that ends up being the case, there could be a statistical method to Detroit's madness.