The Detroit Lions delivered a massive statement with their former offensive coordinator on the opposite side. Ben Johnson watched his former offensive unit shatter a record — as his Chicago Bears took a 52-21 beatdown Sunday .

Here was the mark Detroit shattered as presented by Lions public relations.

“The Lions set a franchise record by averaging 8.8 yards per play on offense today,” the team revealed via X (formerly Twitter).

Johnson's final Lions offense averaged 6.2 yards per play last season . Which earned them second overall in total yards.

John Morton is now the “Johnson” for head coach Dan Campbell in calling the offense. And Morton dipped into his bag in out-scheming Johnson during this NFC North showdown in the Motor City.

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