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Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have made it to the playoffs 15 times, but have never played in a Super Bowl. They have had two winless seasons, the first in 1942 and the most recent in 2008.

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Did the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers in a championship game?

No, in the Lions 4 NFL championships they beat the New York Giants once (1935) and the Cleveland Browns three times (1952, 1953, 1957).

What were the scores of the Detroit Lions championship games?

* December 15, 1935: Detroit Lions - 26 New York Giants - 7

* December 28, 1952: Detroit Lions - 17 Cleveland Browns - 7

* December 27, 1953: Detroit Lions - 17 Cleveland Browns - 16

* December 26, 1954: Cleveland Browns - 56 Detroit Lions - 10

* December 29, 1957: Detroit Lions - 59 Cleveland Browns - 14

NFC Conference Championship game - January 12, 1992 (Washington Redskins - 41 Detroit Lions - 10)

When have the Detroit Lions ever won NFC north division champs?

Since the NFL went to four divisions per conference in 2002, the Lions have not won a division title. Through the 2008 season, the last division title the Lions won was the NFC Central title in 1993 with a 10-6 record.

Where can you find old Detroit Lions rosters?

Click on the 'NFL Rosters from 1920' link on this page to see any roster of any team in the NFL from 1920.

When is the last time the Detroit Lions won a home playoff game?

Through the 2009 season, that was January 5, 1992 when the Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 38-6. The following week, the Lions lost the NFC championship game to the Redskins in Washington.

The Lions have played four home playoff games in their existance, the 1991 Divisional Playoff game listed above and the 1935, 1953, and 1957 NFL Championship games. They won all four of those games.

How long have the Ford's owned the Detroit Lions?

On November 22, 1963, William Clay Ford, Sr. purchased a controlling interest in the Detroit Lions.

Who were the Detroit Lions receivers in 1976?

The leading receiver for the Lions in 1976 was Ray Jarvis with 39. The only other wide receiver with more than 10 catches was Larry Walton with 20. Tight Ends were Charlie Sanders and David Hill. Sanders was the second leading receiver on the team with 35. Three of the five top receivers for the Lions that year were running backs ... Dexter Bussey, Lawrence Gaines, and Horace King.

What is Barry Sanders longest TD run?

Barry Sanders longest TD run was 82 yards. The run occurred in week 7 of the 1997 season versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sanders had 24 rushes for 215 yards and three td's that day, two rushing (80, 82 yards)and one receiving (7 yards). The Lions won the game 27-9.

Who is the lowest paid starting quarterback in the NFL?

there are alot of awful quarter backs in the nfl, but i think probably either Rex Grossman (Redskins), Donovan Mcnabb (Vikings), Carson Palmer (Raiders), or Tarvaris Jackson (seahawks) are the lowest paid nfl starting quarter backs

What was the Detroit Lions 2007 pre-season record?

The Lions were 2-2 in the 2007 preseason, beating Cincinnati and Cleveland before losing to Indianapolis and Buffalo. Interestingly, their first preseason game in 2007 had the same score as their first 2009 preseason game, with the Lions coming from behind to win 27-26 both times.

Source: http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=PRE&season=2007&week=-1#Week

What was Barry Sanders injury that kept him out of the NFC championship game of 1991-92 season?

Barry Sanders played in the 1991 NFC championship game against the Washington Redskins. He carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards and caught 4 passes for 15 yards.

When did the Detroit Lions last win a game before September 2009?

Before they beat the Washington Redskins 19-14 on September 27, 2009, the Detroit Lions had a 19-game losing streak and their last win was December 23, 2007, when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-25 at Ford field in Detroit.

Who are the Detroit Lions five leading rushers?

Through the 2008 season: CAREER - 1) Barry Sanders - 15,269 yards

2) Billy Sims - 5,106

3) Dexter Bussey - 5,105

4) Altie Taylor - 4,297

5) Nick Pietrosante - 3,933 SINGLE SEASON - 1) Barry Sanders - 1997 - 2,053 yards

2) Barry Sanders - 1994 - 1,883

3) Barry Sanders - 1995 - 1,553

4) Barry Sanders - 1991 - 1,548

5) Barry Sanders - 1996 - 1,500

What is Detroit Lions schedule for 2009-2010?

The actual schedule won't be released until sometime in April – probably the first or second week. The NFL does have its schedule release show on the NFL Network. But we do know who the opponents will be. They are as follows: Home: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers Away: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals