Lions
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.
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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* –>