Detroit Lions

 

2nd NFC North (10-6-0)

http://www.detroitlions.com/

Founded: 1930

Stadium: Ford Field

Tickets: 313-262-2011 | Buy/Sell Tickets

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Game Averages (2011)

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PTS
29.6
(4th)
YDS
396.1
(5th)
PASS YDS
300.9
(4th)
RUSH YDS
95.2
(29th)
(league rank)

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Team News more

  • Megatron goes yard

    05/18/2012
    Outfield fences are apparently no match for Calvin Johnson. The "Madden" cover boy added "home-run power" to his list of attributes when he socked a long ball in batting practice with the Tigers.

  • Lomas Brown: At least 50 percent of players smoke marijuana

    05/18/2012
    Former Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown claims at least 50 percent of NFL players smoke marijuana. He says that figure is actually down from when he played the game.

  • Bulking up for 2012

    05/18/2012
    After two seasons of playing at around and often under 300 pounds, Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims had added 20 pounds this offseason, returning to the weight he carried as a 2007 fourth round pick out of Ohio State by the Seattle Seahawks.

  • Stafford: Continuity on coaching staff makes Lions better in '12

    05/17/2012
    The Lions accomplished a lot in 2012 -- making the playoffs for the first time since the Clinton Administration. But Matthew Stafford likes what the team has done this offseason, and thinks Detroit is better for it.

  • Scheffler not worried about role on Lions

    05/16/2012
    The Detroit Lions drafted another wide receiver in the second round, but Tony Scheffler isn't concerned that it might mean less playing time for him.

  • Fairley's drug case delayed

    05/14/2012
    Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley's arraignment on a drug charge was adjourned until July, according to the Detroit Free Press.

  • Lions head coach Schwartz: 'I don't talk about my contract'

    05/14/2012
    Lions coach Jim Schwartz is fairly far removed from the top of the Bill Belichick coaching tree, but he reflects his one-time mentor in a lot of ways. One example: He doesn't like to talk about his contract.

  • Lions WR Broyles says Week 1 return 'not out of the question'

    05/13/2012
    The Detroit Lions second-round pick wide receiver Ryan Broyles is a possible candidate to start the season on the PUP-list, but the Oklahoma product says not to count him out of Week 1 just yet.

  • Undersized Kellen Moore sets sights on Lions' backup QB job

    05/12/2012
    His Boise State career made Kellen Moore accustomed to doubters. Now he hopes to make the Lions believers in his ability to play quarterback in the NFL.

  • Ex-Lion Tommie Boyd headed to prison for sex with minor

    05/11/2012
    Former Detroit Lions receiver Tommie Boyd will serve at least five years in prison for having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

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Draft 2012 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 23 (23) Reiff, Riley OT 
Rd 2, Pick 22 (54) Broyles, Ryan WR 
Rd 3, Pick 22 (85) Bentley, Dwight CB 
Rd 4, Pick 30 (125) Lewis, Ronnell OLB 
Rd 5, Pick 3 (138) Whitehead, Tahir OLB 
Rd 5, Pick 13 (148) Greenwood, Chris CB 
Rd 6, Pick 26 (196) Green, Jonte DB 
Rd 7, Pick 16 (223) Lewis, Travis OLB 
Scoreboard more
Mercedes-Benz Superdome - Wk 18 1 2 3 4 T
Detroit Lions 7 7 7 7 28
New Orleans Saints 0 10 14 21 45
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
1 Sun, Sep 09 St. Louis 1:00 PM ET
2 Sun, Sep 16 @ San Francisco 8:20 PM ET
3 Sun, Sep 23 @ Tennessee 1:00 PM ET
4 Sun, Sep 30 Minnesota 1:00 PM ET
6 Sun, Oct 14 @ Philadelphia 1:00 PM ET
7 Mon, Oct 22 @ Chicago 8:30 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Postseason Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Matthew Stafford 43 28 380 3
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Kevin Smith 6 21 3.5 0
Titus Young 1 8 8 0
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Calvin Johnson 12 211 17.6 2
Nate Burleson 4 50 12.5 0
Transactions more
Date Transaction
5/15 Jerome Harrison (RB) reserve/non-football-injury (illness).
5/15 Sam Proctor (S) signed (one-year contract (through 2012)).
5/15 Wallace Miles (WR) signed (one-year contract (though 2012)).
5/11 Dwight Bentley (CB) signed/draft choice (four-year contract (through 2015)).
NFC North more
Team W L T Win %
Green Bay 15 1 0 .938
Detroit 10 6 0 .625
Chicago 8 8 0 .500
Minnesota 3 13 0 .188

Head Coach more

Jim Schwartz

Regular Season: 18-30

Postseason: 0-1

Experience: 2

Career record: 18-31

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. Watch: Johnson hauls in a 42-yard bomb

    Johnson hauls in a 42-yard bomb

    Published: Jan. 8, 2012 at 01:48 a.m.

    Lions QB Matthew Stafford throws one deep to WR Calvin Johnson, who makes a great adjustment to catch the ball near the goal line.

    00:31
  2. Watch: Lions defense, 4th down failed

    Lions defense, 4th down failed

    Published: Jan. 8, 2012 at 12:14 a.m.

    (:38) D.Brees kneels to DET 5 for -1 yards.

    00:41
  3. Watch: QB Stafford to WR Johnson, 12-yd, pass, TD

    QB Stafford to WR Johnson, 12-yd, pass, TD

    Published: Jan. 8, 2012 at 12:08 a.m.

    (4:45) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short left to C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0

    00:36
  4. Watch: QB Stafford, 1-yd, run, TD

    QB Stafford, 1-yd, run, TD

    Published: Jan. 7, 2012 at 11:30 p.m.

    (1:16) M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

    00:41
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