Lions History

Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne looks to pass in a 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns in a League Championship game on December 27, 1953 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by George Gelatly/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Lions head coach Dan Campbell rejects ‘The Curse of Bobby Layne’

Jamaal Williams sets new Lions record for rushing touchdowns through seven games

The Detroit Lions have tended to have success lately coming off their bye week

When is the last time the Detroit Lions won in Dallas?

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Quandre Diggs #28 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions are still the last team to shut out the Green Bay Packers at home

ANAHEIM, CA - CIRCA 1993:Rodney Peete of the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium circa 1993 in Anaheim,California. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images) (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)

When is the last time the Detroit Lions won in New England?

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 22: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on December 22, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Falcons defeated the Lions 31-18. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford’s single season pass attempt record on pace to be surpassed

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Ford Field, Oct. 2, 2022.Nfl Seattle Seahawks At Detroit Lions

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson set some records on Sunday vs. the Seahawks

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 1: The Detroit Lions offense huddles up around Matthew Stafford #9 in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

When is the last time the Detroit Lions won at Minnesota?

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions kicks an extra point during the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeted the Lions 26-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Nine former Detroit Lions nominated for 2023 Hall of Fame class

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson and quarterback Jared Goff walk off the field after practice Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Allen Park practice facility.Lions1

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson looking to extend his Week 1 history

Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches the third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers won 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Have the Detroit Lions ever gone worst to first?

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: William White former Detroit Lions player during the Pride of the Lions celebration during halftime in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Former Lions safety William White has passed away after battle with ALS

Football - Pro Bowl coaches - luncheon, 9 January 1958. George Wilson;Buddy Parker;Nick Kerbawry. 'Sports'. (Sleeve reads: SP 12284).;Caption slip reads: 'Photographer: Jensen. Assignment: Pro Bowl Coaches at Ram luncheon. 40-41: George Wilson;Buddy Parker;Nick Kerbawry. 37-38: George Wilson;Buddy Parker'. Edits: '42-43: Jerry Lubowski & Josh Arnett receiving Union Oil trophy'.. (Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images)

Former Lions head coach Buddy Parker is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

PONTIAC, : Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender Donnie Abraham (R) breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions receiver Herman Moore (L) in the first quarter of their 07 September game at the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Herman Moore named biggest Hall of Fame snub for the Lions

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions gives a thumbs up before the game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Matt Patricia was fired from his role as Detroit Lions head coach on Saturday, November 28, 2020. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

5 Detroit Lions players you may have forgotten about from the Matt Patricia era

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Anquan Boldin #80 of the Detroit Lions reacts after making a catch for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on October 16, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Rams 31-28. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

3 Lions players you may have forgotten about from the Jim Caldwell era

Dallas Cowboys running back Daryl "Moose" Johnston (48) takes the handoff from quarterback Troy Aikman (8) during the Cowboys 38-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1992 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan. (Photo by Betsy Peabody Rowe/Getty Images)

CBS Sports’ best Detroit Lions team of the Super Bowl era is the obvious one

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 1981: Running back Billy Sims #20 of the Detroit Lions rushes for yards against the Chicago Bears during a NFL game circa December of 1981 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals won 17-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

A look at the Detroit Lions 1981 season in traditional and analytic terms

14 Nov 1999: Robert Porcher #91 of the Detroit Lions runs on the field during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Lions 23-19.

The 5 most underrated players in Detroit Lions history

Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jaden Ivey (Purdue) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number five overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons draft pick Jaden Ivey has Detroit Lions lineage

Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions (Photo by Betsy Peabody Rowe/Getty Images)

Barry Sanders naturally among top all-time single-game fantasy performers

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (L) fends off the New York Giants defender Jason Sehorn (R) on a 37-yard run in the first quarter of their 19 October game at the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL / AFP) (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Barry Sanders’ 1997 campaign in rightful place on running back seasons list

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 1991: Don Majkowski #7 of the Green Bay Packers during a game against the Miami Dolphins on September 22,1991 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

5 players you forgot played for the Detroit Lions

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 08: Jason Huntley #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on January 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

3 former Detroit Lions draft picks who might be done in the NFL

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 22: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Ford Field on November 22, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Raiders 18-13. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Detroit Lions/Getty Images)

Former Detroit Lions executive reveals backup plan if Calvin Johnson had been gone

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 2, 1994: Linebacker Chris Spielman #54 of the Detroit Lions waits for the snap as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game 24-14 on October 2, 1994 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images)

4 biggest draft steals in Detroit Lions history

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How many times have the Detroit Lions had the No. 2 overall pick?