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The Lions time of possession average of 24:42 is the lowest in team HISTORY! The Lions were started in 1934.

Kyle Orton recorded the first rushing touchdown of his career.

Last in the league
When the Lions are facing a third-and-3 or less, they have converted 9-of-15. When the Lions are facing third-and-4 or more, they have converted 12-of-69.

Overall, Detroit’s third-down conversion rate of 25 percent is the worst in the league, but it’s the only stat in which the Lions’ offense is ranked last.

Categories where Detroit’s defense is rated last in the league: Total yards per game, yards per play, passing net yards per play, passing-percent had intercepted, points per game, average yards per first down play and net yards per game differential (the offense gets some credit for that last one).

Thirty-seven players in the NFL have more interceptions than the Lions’ entire team (one).

Time not on their side
On average this season, the Lions have had the ball 10 minutes less than their opponent in every game (35:18 to Detroit’s 24:42). Detroit’s possession time is the worst in the league.

*Also note…6 of 7 quarterbacks that faced the Lions this year set career highs in passer rating*

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Our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.

The Texans scored touchdowns on their first three possessions for the first time in team history.

The Lions had no yards passing until a 25-yard reception by Mike Furrey with about 9 minutes left in the first half.

Houston took an early lead on a 2-yard catch by Daniels, the first touchdown in the opening quarter for the Texans all season.

Green made it 14-0 with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. It was the oft-injured back’s first touchdown since last November.

Detroit has been outscored 54-0 in the opening quarter.

Texans TE Owen Daniels scored his first and second touchdowns of the season.

Houston held its opponent under 28 points for the first time this season.

Our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.

Kyle Orton sets a career-high 334 passing yards

Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Chicago Bears to a 34-7 win over Detroit on Sunday.

Chicago had its most lopsided win on the road against the Lions since winning 42-14 in 1948.

The Lions (0-4), who have been outscored 147-66 this season, allowed over 30 points for the fourth consecutive game to start the season.

Orton completed 24-of-34 passes and totalled over 300 yards for the first time in his career.

Detroit has given up 82 points in its first two games at Ford Field, matching a franchise record set in 1958 for points allowed in its first two home games.

Our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.

Jordy Nelson (who the f?) scored a touchdown on his first career NFL reception.

Greg Jennings had a career high 167 receiving yards.

Aaron Rodgers had his longest career pass completion.

Welcome to the 2008 season! We’ve decided to continue our tradition of our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.

Matt Ryan, rookie, tossed his first NFL pass for a 62 yard touchdown pass

Michael Turner had career highs in carries (22)

Michael Turner had career high in rushing yards (220)

Michael Turner sets Atlanta Falcons franchise record for rushing yards (220), surpassing Gerald Riggs’ 24-year old record

Matt Ryan became only the 8th rookie quarterback to win on opening day since the merger in 1970

Matt Ryan became the first quarterback since New England’s Michael Bishop in 2000 to throw for a score with his first pro pass.

Atlanta set a franchise record with 318 team rushing yards

I know very little about the republican veep candidate. And I’m still not sure who I’ll vote for.

But I’m certain that I’m tired of hearing about her child with down syndrome. Republicans praise her for her pro-life stance, and use it as a testament to her conservative nature.

But maybe one should question her decision making. Having a child at 44 years old significantly increases the chances of a child being born with down syndrome:

At maternal age 20 to 24, the probability of delivering a child with down syndrome is one in 1562; at age 35 to 39 the probability is one in 214, and above age 45 the probability is one in 19.

I wish no ill will on her or anyone in her family, but maybe we’re not focusing on the right thing here. Lots of women have lots of healthy babies when they’re in their 40’s; some know the risks, take their chances, and unfortunately have sick kids.

And for everyone else in the world, they can do whatever they’d like. But for someone who will be a heartbeat away from the oval office, I reserve the right to pass judgment.

Erica was keen enough to point out a peculiar recurrence….

According to television commercials during my recent hiatus from work, the following items make women dance:

Note that dance music, night clubs, and dollar bills from men with questionable morals did not make the list.

Alexander Jefferson Poest joined the world on July 18th at 2:03am. He measured in at 19 inches long and weighed 7lbs 14oz.

After a bit of a rocky start, everyone seems to be doing fine now!

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