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Detroit Lions

4th NFC North (0-0-0)

Founded: 1930

Stadium: Ford Field

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Game Averages (2012)

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PTS
25.5
YDS
386.2
PASS YDS
254.5
RUSH YDS
131.8
(league rank)

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  • 'Kickalicious' off to a great start

    08/01/2013
    Havard Rugland got on the NFL's radar with a spectacular YouTube video of his kicking exploits. Now with the Detroit Lions, Rugland made his first 11 kicks in game-like conditions.
  • Achilles tendon tear a death knell for running backs?

    07/31/2013
    Top players such as Demaryius Thomas and Leon Hall have regained pre-injury form after undergoing Achilles tendon surgery. Can the Lions' Mikel Leshoure become the first running back to do it?
  • Lions fill training-camp roster by adding WR Schilens

    07/24/2013
    The Detroit Lions on Tuesday signed free-agent wide receiver Chaz Schilens to a one-year contract, the team announced. It's part of the Lions' ongoing quest to find some reliable help for Calvin Johnson.
  • Report: Veteran DT Bernard will visit Lions

    07/24/2013
    Rocky Bernard (left) reportedly will visit the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. The veteran defensive tackle won't unseat Ndamukong Suh anytime soon, but Bernard might give the team some depth.
  • Report: Lions will work out WRs Breaston, Robinson, Schilens

    07/23/2013
    In search of depth at wide receiver, the Detroit Lions reportedly will work out veterans Steve Breaston (left), Laurent Robinson and Chaz Schilens.
  • Making the Leap, No. 11: Nick Fairley

    07/23/2013
    Nick Fairley terrorized offensive linemen in one-on-one battles in 2012, but missed three games with injury. Will the Detroit Lions defensive tackle stay healthy in 2013 and realize his vast potential?
  • Best released by Lions after three concussion-riddled seasons

    07/17/2013
    Jahvid Best was released by the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. The speedy running back, a first-round draft pick in 2010, was beset by concussion problems and missed all of 2012.
  • Megatron believes he can improve, Stafford says

    07/12/2013
    It's a scary thought -- for opposing defenses -- if Calvin Johnson isn't done improving. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford told "NFL AM" of Megatron: "I wouldn't put anything past him."
  • Stafford: Super Bowl ring before top-QB money

    07/11/2013
    Matthew Stafford just got paid by the Detroit Lions, but he came up shy of matching the NFL's top quarterbacks. What must Stafford do to join the ranks of Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees?
  • Lions sign Stafford through 2017

    07/10/2013
    Matthew Stafford solidified the quarterback position for the Detroit Lions, who searched far and wide for a franchise QB for years. The Lions made sure he won't go anywhere after signing him to a contract extension.
Draft 2013 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 5 (5) Ansah, Ziggy DE 
Rd 2, Pick 4 (36) Slay, Darius CB 
Rd 3, Pick 3 (65) Warford, Larry OG 
Rd 4, Pick 35 (132) Taylor, Devin DE 
Rd 5, Pick 32 (165) Martin, Sam P 
Rd 6, Pick 3 (171) Fuller, Corey WR 
Rd 6, Pick 31 (199) Riddick, Theo RB 
Rd 7, Pick 5 (211) Williams, Michael TE 
Rd 7, Pick 39 (245) Hepburn, Brandon ILB 
Scoreboard more
Ford Field - Wk 17 1 2 3 4 T
Chicago Bears 10 10 3 3 26
Detroit Lions 3 7 7 7 24
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
P1 Fri, Aug 09 New York Jets 7:30 PM ET
P2 Thu, Aug 15 @ Cleveland 7:30 PM ET
P3 Thu, Aug 22 New England 7:30 PM ET
P4 Thu, Aug 29 @ Buffalo 7:00 PM ET
1 Sun, Sep 08 Minnesota 1:00 PM ET
2 Sun, Sep 15 @ Arizona 4:05 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Preseason Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
No Statistics to Report
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
No Statistics to Report
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
No Statistics to Report
Transactions more
Date Transaction
8/1 Trevor Coston (SAF) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing).
8/1 Ronnell Lewis (DE) Passed Physical (passed physical).
7/29 Leroy Harris (C) Passed Physical (passed physical).
7/29 Leroy Harris (C) Passed Physical (passed physical).
NFC North more
Team W L T Win %
Green Bay 11 5 0 .688
Minnesota 10 6 0 .625
Chicago 10 6 0 .625
Detroit 4 12 0 .250

Head Coach more

Jim Schwartz

Regular Season: 22-42

Postseason: 0-1

Experience: 4

Career record: 22-43

Jim Schwartz was named the head coach of the Detroit Lions on Jan. 16, 2009.

Experience:

Schwartz began his tenure in Detroit following 10 seasons with the Tennessee Titans, including the last eight as defensive coordinator. Before joining the Titans in 1999, he spent three years (1996-98) as a defensive assistant/quality control coach with the Baltimore Ravens. After the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore following the 1995 season, Schwartz made the transition from player personnel to coaching. From 1993-95, he worked in the Browns' player personnel department, serving as both a college and pro scout.

The Baltimore, Md., native was a four-year letter-winner as a linebacker at Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in economics. He received distinguished economics graduate honors at Georgetown, and in 1998 he earned numerous honors that include Division III CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-America, All-America and team captain.


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  1. Published: Dec. 31, 2012 at 07:10 a.m.

    (6:59) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short middle to B.Robiskie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CHI-M.Wright, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. Published: Dec. 31, 2012 at 06:11 a.m.

    (6:35) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short middle to W.Heller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. Published: Dec. 31, 2012 at 05:38 a.m.

    (:17) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass deep left to K.Durham for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. Published: Dec. 30, 2012 at 03:54 p.m.

    Matthew Stafford connects with wide receiver Brian Robiskie for a score, bringing the Detroit Lions within a field goal of the lead.

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