Lions History

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)

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 12: Penei Sewell #58 of the Detroit Lions plays against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Andre Ware, Detroit Lions (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)

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Sep 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Calvin Johnson smiles during his hall of fame ceremony at halftime of a game between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

How many Hall of Famers have the Detroit Lions drafted?

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 13: Former running back Barry Sanders #21 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys holds up a commemorative jersey as his name is unveiled in the Ring of Honor at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 63-17. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 8: Quarterback Greg Landry #11 of the Detroit Lions throws a 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)

Detroit Lions once had a long run as a ‘mediocre dynasty’

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions warms up before his game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions top 15 draft picks from 2007-2021

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)

The 5 worst free agent signings in Detroit Lions history

PONTIAC, MI - DECEMBER 17: Center Jeff Christy #62, quarterback Warren Moon #1 and offensive lineman Randall McDaniel #64 of the Minnesota Vikings look on from the line of scrimmage during a game against the Detroit Lions at the Pontiac Silverdome on December 17, 1994 in Pontiac, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Vikings 41-19. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

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5 former Detroit Lions with a case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jan 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions’ rushing attack best in long time for the franchise in 2021

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

One year ago, the Lions traded Matthew Stafford to the Rams

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)

Four ex-Detroit Lions have significant roles in NFC Championship game

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

Dan Campbell was hired as Lions head coach one year ago Friday (video)

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown looks like lock to set Lions rookie yardage record

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)

When’s the last time the Detroit Lions won in Seattle?

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)

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