Drew Petzing
Offensive coordinator hired from Arizona Cardinals in 2026 offseason.
Quick Facts
- Name: Drew Petzing
- Role: Offensive Coordinator
- Team: Detroit Lions (DET)
- Previous: Arizona Cardinals OC (2023–2025), play caller for the offense
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Petzing comes to Detroit after three seasons as the Cardinals' offensive coordinator and primary play caller. Known for his extensive experience evaluating talent and schemes, Petzing brings a modern approach to play design. HC Dan Campbell hired him to modernize the Lions' offense while leveraging elite skill-position talent on the roster. Petzing was specifically attracted to the Lions role for the opportunity to work with veteran QB Jared Goff, citing Goff's veteran status and intelligence as a primary draw.
Scheme and Tendencies
Petzing emphasizes a balanced offensive approach centered on run-game efficiency paired with modern passing concepts. Early OTA reports indicate focus on building the offense around RB Jahmyr Gibbs' versatility as both a run and receiving weapon. Known for high football intelligence and meticulous preparation; Goff describes him as "having an extra coach on the staff" in terms of game knowledge and work ethic. Expected to unlock additional efficiency from the Lions' top-5 scoring offense by improving consistency outside explosive plays.
Recent News
- 2026-08-28 — Which NFL win total projections are too low, too high or just right? - The Athletic (Which NFL win total projections are too low, too high or just right? - The Athletic)
- 2026-07-24 — NFL Playcallers: Previewing Schemes of 2026 NFL Offenses (NFL Playcallers: Previewing Schemes of 2026 NFL Offenses)
- 2026-08-01 — How new NFL coaches and coordinators will reshape fantasy football (How new NFL coaches and coordinators will reshape fantasy football)
- 2026-06-16 — Offensive Coordinator and Scheme Changes For Fantasy Football: The Chargers Are Set To... (Offensive Coordinator and Scheme Changes For Fantasy Football: The Chargers Are Set To...)
- 2026-06-26 — Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators entering 2026 season (Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators entering 2026 season)
- 2026-08-20 — Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener (Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener)
- 2026-07-20 — Top 100 Running Backs for Fantasy Football – 2026 Rankings (Top 100 Running Backs for Fantasy Football – 2026 Rankings)
- 2026-08-13 — 2026 Offensive Line Rankings: Season Outlooks, Analysis & More (2026 Offensive Line Rankings: Season Outlooks, Analysis & More)
- 2026-06-12 — Best environments for 2026 fantasy football purposes, Part 2 (Best environments for 2026 fantasy football purposes, Part 2)
- 2026-08-28 — Predicting first-time NFL All-Pros at every offensive position: Caleb Williams, Jahmyr... (Predicting first-time NFL All-Pros at every offensive position: Caleb Williams, Jahmyr...)