The Detroit Lions’ offense is performing at such a high level that head coach Dan Campbell jokingly expressed frustration over not scoring more efficiently in a game where they put up 52 points and accumulated 645 yards.

While Campbell’s comment hints at a higher level of competition ahead, it also highlights just how far the Lions have come offensively.

Ben Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator, takes full advantage of the talent at his disposal.

However, he’s also known for his creative play-calling, occasionally pulling out innovative strategies that leave defenses scrambling.

While no one is perfect, Johnson is doing an excellent job of maximizing the abilities of the players on the field.

In Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs achieved one of the fastest speeds by a ball carrier this season, reaching 21.8 mph on a 54-yard reception.

This ranked him sixth overall in the NFL for ball carrier speed, according to Next Gen Stats.

Gibbs also recorded the third-fastest speed with a 70-yard touchdown run back in Week 8. His speed is a major asset to the offense and has become a key factor in the Lions’ success.

Wide receiver Jameson Williams also made his mark against the Jaguars with a 64-yard touchdown reception, sprinting past Jacksonville’s secondary after catching a deep crossing route.

Williams is no stranger to impressive speeds, having registered three runs over 20 mph this season, including one at 21.03 mph on a 36-yard catch in Week 1.

When asked who he believes is faster between Gibbs and Williams, Johnson remained tight-lipped, stating that the answer depends on who you ask.

“I know where I’d put my money,” he said, “but I’m not going to say that publicly.”

The legendary John Madden once famously suggested that “a great quarterback is a great deodorant,” meaning that a top-tier quarterback can mask many of a team’s other shortcomings.

Similarly, the talent surrounding a quarterback can lift up a play-caller who might otherwise struggle in certain situations.

Johnson was asked about how Williams’ speed opens up new possibilities for the offense.

He pointed to a touchdown from the previous week as an example, explaining that he tends to call certain pass plays into Cover 2 defenses, which usually don’t work well.

However, Williams made it work by outrunning defenders and turning a typically ineffective play into a score. Johnson praised both Williams and Gibbs for being “erasers” or “fixers.”

They have the ability to turn plays around even when the design or matchup isn’t ideal.

Their sheer speed forces defenses to adjust, and their playmaking ability covers up any mistakes made by the offensive scheme.

Even when Johnson’s play calls aren’t perfectly suited to the defense or situation, Williams and Gibbs are able to compensate with their unique talents.

Whether it’s a deep touchdown pass or an elusive run, their speed gives the offense a dimension that few other teams can replicate.

Their ability to fix potential mistakes and make big plays is a huge reason why the Lions’ offense has become one of the most dangerous in the NFL.

In short, both Williams and Gibbs are integral parts of the Lions’ offensive success, with their exceptional speed helping to create opportunities and cover up any flaws in the play-calling.

They’ve earned their labels as “erasers” and “fixers,” and they continue to play a major role in one of the league’s top offenses.