The Top 5 Detroit Lions teams of the last 25 years

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 24: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions slaps hands with teammate Ndamukong Suh #90 after a NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Ford Field on December 24, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions won 38-10. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

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2. The 2011 Detroit Lions

Record: 7

This volatile but revitalized edition of the squad started the season 5-0, cooling off later on but still finishing at a strong 10-6

Achievements: 8.5

First playoff berth since 1999
First ten win season since 1995
Started the season 5-0 for the first time since 1956
474 total points, the most in franchise history
Matthew Stafford named NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Star Power: 8

Prime Calvin Johnson, first team All-Pro with 1,681 yards and 16 receiving TDs
QB Matthew Stafford, with over 5,000 passing yards and 41 TDs, at the age of 23
DT Ndamukong Suh, in his most controversial (but not his most productive) season

Entertainment Value: 9

Erased second half deficits of 20, 24, and 13 points against the Vikings, Cowboys, and Raiders, all in away games
The long-awaited Stafford to Calvin connection finally took off and was at its most potent
Electric atmosphere at Ford Field’s first ever Monday Night game, a Week 5 win against Chicago
Lions finally made it back to the playoffs, and matched a powerful Saints team punch-for-punch at the Superdome, a proud showing even in defeat

Total Score: 32.5

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