When was the last time the Detroit Lions made the playoffs?

Answer 1

In 2011, the Detroit Lions finally broke futility and made the play-offs for the first time since 1999. They went 10-6 and finished 2nd in the NFC North, but made the wild card. They lost to the New Orleans Saints 45-28.

Answer 2

Yes, the last appearance being a loss in a wild card appearance at FedEx Field vs. the Redskins in 2000.

50 years ago the Lions were one of the best teams in all of football and they won several championships but the last time they won a playoff game was in 1991 when they beat Dallas.

Answer 3

No. However, during the strike season of 1982, the NFL increased the number of playoff teams to 16. The Lions made the playoffs with a 4-5 record as a wildcard. They lost in the wildcard round to the Washington Redskins, 31-7.

Answer 4

In 2011, the Detroit Lions finally broke futility and made the play-offs for the first time since 1999. They went 10-6 and finished 2nd in the NFC North, but made the wild card. They lost to the New Orleans Saints 45-28.

Answer 5

The Lions seem to be rapidly improving, however, it will be tough for the Lions to make the playoffs, especially if there isn't football this year

To me there are several factors that will aide in answering that question.

1. The health of Matt Stafford. If he plays all 16 games this year the Lions will be very good.

2. The offensive line. Our O-Line is not that good and if it cannot protect Matt Stafford all that well then we are in trouble

3. The running game. The Lions lost rookie RB Mikel Leshoure for the entire season and Jahvid Best is not an every down back. Some backups have show promise like Jerome Harrison.

4. The run defense. Our pre season opponents ran the ball very well on the Lions and if there is no run defense then that puts pressure on the secondary.

5. The secondary. We have a terrific front four on defense and it should rattle opposing QB's. However if opposing teams can run on the Lions defense then this will allow the other teams to rachete up the passing game and that is not good for the Lions secondary as it looks like our secondary is one of the worst in the league.

Only time will tell if the Lions make the playoffs in 2012 but if they can master these five steps then the chances are very good.

Answer 6

Yes, the last time was like 1996. We made the playoffs as the wild card as I remember.