How did the Lions go 0 16?
The Lions made history by becoming the first team since the schedule was expanded to 16 games to finish winless (the second and only other being the 2017 Cleveland Browns). The Lions gave up a franchise-record 517 points during the season, coming within 16 of matching the 1981 Colts’ record of 533 points allowed.
Are the Detroit Lions the worst team ever?
At least one of the five NFL executives polled in a recent Athletic article did not vote that the Detroit Lions were the worst team in the NFC. Unfortunately, the other four ranked the Lions 16th out of the 16 NFC teams ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
How many times did the Lions go 0 16?
The Lions were the first franchise to finish a full (non-strike shortened) regular season with no wins or ties since the move to sixteen season games in 1978, going 0–16 during the 2008 NFL season. They are also one of four current teams, and the only one in the NFC, to have never played in the Super Bowl.
Who is the best player on the Detroit Lions?
1. G Frank Ragnow (Highest: 1; Lowest: 1) Only three years into his NFL career, Ragnow has already established himself as the consensus best player on the roster.
Are the Detroit Lions a good team?
The Lions are not as horrible as you think! They’ve played a tough schedule, fourth in the league so far. They’ve also had those two games where they lost on long field goals at the end of regulation against the Ravens and the Vikings. It turns out the Lions are one of the better 0-6 teams in DVOA history.
Has Detroit Lions ever had a good team?
In the 1950s, the Lions enjoyed their finest years ever with four divisional titles and three league championships in 1952, 1953 and 1957. Detroit’s first playoff victories since 1957 took the Lions all the way to the 1991 NFC championship game for the first time in franchise history.
Who was the best running back for the Detroit Lions?
Barry Sanders
Ranked by Rushing Yards
| Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | Att | |
| 1. | Barry SandersB. Sanders, 1989-98 | 3,062 |
| 2. | Billy SimsB. Sims, 1980-84 | 1,131 |
| 3. | Dexter BusseyD. Bussey, 1974-84 | 1,203 |