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Team Information
| Founded | 1930 |
| Ground | Ford Field |
| Owner(s) | Sheila Ford Hamp |
| City | Detroit, Michigan |
| Nickname | Lions |
| CEO | Sheila Ford Hamp |
| General Manager | Brad Holmes |
| Head Coach | Dan Campbell |
| Mascots | Roary the Lion |
| NFL Championships | 0 Super Bowl Championships |
| Playoff Appearances | 1932, 1935, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2011, 2014, 2016 |
| Division | NFC North |
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Detroit Lions Bio
The Detroit Lions are one of the oldest NFL teams, originally found as the Portsmouth Spartans in Portsmouth, Ohio. The franchise shifted to the motor city in 1934 amidst financial difficulties. The Detroit Lions currently compete in the NFC North Division of the National Football Conference. The team established itself in the Michigan sports scene by winning the NFL Championship in their second ever season.
Outstanding players Joe Schmidt, Yale Lary, Lem Barney and Dick "Night Train" Lane have played for the team and even earned election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Detroit Lions have had their most successful run of games during the 1990s but have since not made much of a mark in the league. The Lions are owned by the heiress of the Ford company and also the Firestone Tire company, Sheila Ford Hamp. The franchise is approximately valued at around $3.05 billion.
Detroit Lions Next Game
The Detroit Lions' 2023 schedule offers an intriguing mix of challenges and opportunities for the team. They kick off the regular season with a tough matchup against the formidable Kansas City Chiefs, setting the stage for a competitive season. The Lions will have the chance to showcase their talent at Ford Field in Detroit against notable opponents like the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Las Vegas Raiders.
Notably, the Lions have two crucial divisional clashes with the Green Bay Packers, including a Thanksgiving Day showdown at Ford Field. These divisional matchups hold immense significance as the Lions aim to establish their dominance within the NFC North.
A bye week during Week 9 provides the team with a mid-season break, allowing them to rest and strategize for the second half of the season.
The pre-season schedule includes matchups against the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Carolina Panthers, providing valuable opportunities for the Lions to fine-tune their roster and game plans before the regular season kicks off.
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Detroit Lions Roster 2023-24
The Lions have their key player in their number one quarterback Jared Goff. Throughout Goff's career, he has experienced remarkable successes, including two Pro Bowl selections and leading the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance within his initial three NFL seasons. However, he has also faced significant challenges, such as being sacked 26 times in just seven games during his rookie year and getting replaced by John Wolford in 2020. Goff's potential for success lies in his ability to maintain consistency in his performance. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is another player who the Lions will be relying on to bolster their attack. First round pick of the Lions in the 2023 NFL draft is Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs possesses explosive athleticism but is considered undersized. To mitigate his size disadvantage, Alabama utilized a strategy of spreading out defenses, ensuring that Gibbs faced a box with seven or more defenders on only 29% of his carries. In contrast, Lions ball carriers encountered a stacked box on 70% of their carries during the 2022 season. Sam Laporta and Jack Campbell will be two other rookies who will look to impress this season.
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Detroit Lions Record- Last 10 Years
| Season | Division Finish | Record | Playoffs |
| 2022 | 2nd NFC North | 9-8-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2021 | 4th NFC North | 3-13-1 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2020 | 4th NFC North | 5-11-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2019 | 4th NFC North | 3-12-1 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2018 | 4th NFC North | 6-10-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2017 | 2nd NFC North | 9-7-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2016 | 2nd NFC North | 9-7-0 | Lost Wild Card Playoffs |
| 2015 | 3rd NFC North | 7-9-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2014 | 2nd NFC North | 11-5-0 | Lost Wild Card Playoffs |
| 2013 | 3rd NFC North | 7-9-0 | Did Not Qualify |
| 2012 | 4th NFC North | 4-12-0 | Did Not Qualify |
Detroit Lions Championships
The Detroit Lions are one of the least successful teams in terms of Championship victories. They have 4 Championship trophies to their name, however, all of them are NFL Championships before the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. Post the merger, the Lions have won 4 Conference Championships and 3 Divisional Championships.
The Detroit Lions are one of the NFL teams which have never made it to a Super Bowl. They are the oldest franchise to have not made to the Super Bowl and also face the longest playoff win drought in the league. The Detroit Lions have not won any game in the playoffs since 1991.
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FAQs
The Detroit Lions had one of their most dismal seasons in 2008, which was their overall 79th season in the NFL.. The Lions became the first franchise in history to finish winless after the schedule was expanded to accommodate 16 games in the season.
The Detroit Lions catchphrases are either “Defend the Den” or “One Detroit, One Pride”.
The Detroit Lions are owned by Sheila Ford Hamp. She is the great granddaughter of the legendary automobile creator , Henry Ford. She used to be the vice chairwoman of the Detroit Lions and succeeded her mother Martha Firestone Ford as the owner in 2020. Sheila Ford Hamp has an estimated net worth of around $4 to $10 billion.
The Detroit Lions stadium is called the Ford Field. The stadium has been the home of the Lions since 2002. The stadium also serves as the venue for the annual Quick Lane Bowl (college football game), and State Championship football games for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The stadium is one of the most expensive NFL stadiums currently and seats upto 70,000 people at maximum capacity.
Read more about: The most expensive NFL stadiums in the world
You can stream any Detroit Lions game on the Detroit Lions app or the NFL Game Pass app. Lions games are also streamed on FOX Sports, or ESPN or CBS.
