Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brian Branch Among Highest PFF-Graded Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions got a strong performance from their secondary Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. 

The unit recorded four interceptions off of Vikings' quarterback Nick Mullens. Kerby Joseph had two picks, while Brian Branch and Ifeatu Melifonwu each had one. 

Melifonwu and Branch were among the highest-graded players in Sunday's game by Pro Football Focus. In addition to his game-clinching interception, Melifonwu had two sacks and two pass breakups. 

Romeo Okwara also logged a sack and was the Lions' highest-graded defender by PFF. 

Graham Glasgow, Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker all earned high PFF grades for their performance as well. Thanks to their efforts, running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were able to combine for 135 yards on the ground against one of the league's best defenses.

Additionally, quarterback Jared Goff was 30-of-40 for 257 yards and a touchdown while only being sacked once. 

Here's a look at the best and worst performers in Sunday's game according to PFF's grades. 

Highest PFF-graded offensive players

• RG Graham Glasgow -- 93.2
• RT Penei Sewell -- 82.5
• C Frank Ragnow -- 81.5
• WR Amon-Ra St. Brown -- 79.9
• WR Donovan Peoples-Jones -- 75.2
• LT Taylor Decker -- 75.2

Lowest PFF-graded offensive players

• WR Jameson Williams -- 54.1
• WR Josh Reynolds -- 52.9
• RB David Montgomery -- 51.7
• OT Dan Skipper -- 50.0
• TE James Mitchell -- 48.1

Highest PFF-graded defensive players

• DE Romeo Okwara -- 91.3
• FS Ifeatu Melifonwu -- 89.8
• NCB Brian Branch -- 88.0
• DT Levi Onwuzurike -- 76.7
• LB Jack Campbell -- 76.3

Lowest PFF-graded defensive players

• DE Josh Paschal -- 50.1
• CB Khalil Dorsey -- 49.3
• DT Isaiah Buggs -- 43.4
• DT Benito Jones -- 41.5
• LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin -- 36.9