My focus last week was on the offensive side for the Detroit Lions. Taking one player from each position group, I sorted out players whose individual performance would likely have the biggest impact on their positions and the offense as a whole.
Barring injuries and major performance outliers, rookie D’Andre Swift is the player who I feel will be the most likely X-Factor for the offense this year. If he shines, the offense shines, and several players (Matthew Stafford, Kenny Golladay, T.J. Hockenson, and even Kerryon Johnson) could be elevated as a domino effect.