Lions History

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 15: Scott Mitchell #19 of the Detroit Lions seen on the bench talking with coaches on the phone against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game October 15, 1995 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mitchell played for the Lions from 1994-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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May 27, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during oraganized team activities. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Jan 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks up during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford exorcised some ghosts of his Lions past vs. Cardinals

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions now have NFL’s longest playoff drought

ALLEN PARK, MI - JULY 28: Kevin Smith #30 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball during the morning practice session on July 28, 2012 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Former Lions running back Kevin Smith takes coaching job back in hometown

Jan 2, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) rushes for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Lomas Brown, Detroit Lions (Photo by Betsy Peabody Rowe/Getty Images)

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Willie Williams #27 trips up Detroit Lions wide receiver Germaine Crowell #82 during a 28-20 Lions victory on September 12, 1999, at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tami Tomsic/Getty Images)

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INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 21: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass the ball in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford becomes fastest to 50,000 career passing yards

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Charles Harris joins select company in Lions history in first half vs. Cardinals

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 8: Quarterback Greg Landry #11 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton-County Stadium on October 8, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Lions defeated the Falcons 26-23. (Photo by Bob Verlin/Getty Images)

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 12: Craig Reynolds #46 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions runs the offense against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions (Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

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Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

When’s the last time the Detroit Lions won on Thanksgiving?

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Garcia sets to pass during a Thanksgiving Day game, November 24, 2005, at Ford Field, Detroit. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Lions 27 - 7. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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Nov 26, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Thanksgiving Day sign before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 13: Tight end Joseph Fauria #80 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown catch with guard Larry Warford #75 against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Barry Sanders #20 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eangles during an NFL football game September 15, 1996 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sanders played for the Lions from 1989-98.(Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Barry Sanders going into Oklahoma State Ring of Honor on Saturday

DETROIT - OCTOBER 11: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 11, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Steelers defeated the Lions 28-20. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)

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

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Roger Zatkoff, starter on Lions 1957 championship team, dies at age 90

PONTIAC, MI - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Wayne Fontes of the Detroit Lions looks on from the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game October 29, 1995 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. Fontes coached the Lions from 1989-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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ANN ARBOR, MI - AUGUST 17: Linebacker Mike Lucci #53 of the Detroit Lions drops back in pass coverage against the Cleveland Browns during a preseason game at Michigan Stadium on August 17, 1972 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Browns 34-7. (Photo by Clifton Boutelle/Getty Images)

Former Lions linebacker Mike Lucci dies at age 81