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GAME INFORMATIONDETROIT LIONS
2014 DETROIT LIONS SCHEDULE
(*** DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***)
REGULAR SEASON 11 4
DATE OPPONENT TV TIME/RESULT
9/8 NEW YORK GIANTS ESPN# W, 35-14
9/14 at Carolina FOX L, 7-24
9/21 GREEN BAY FOX W, 19-7
9/28 at New York Jets FOX W, 24-17
10/5 BUFFALO FOX L, 14-17
10/12 at Minnesota FOX W, 17-3
10/19 NEW ORLEANS FOX W, 24-23
10/26 at Atlanta (London) FOX# W, 22-21
11/2 ***BYE WEEK***
11/9 MIAMI CBS W, 20-16
11/16 at Arizona FOX L, 6-14
11/23 at New England FOX L, 9-34
11/27 CHICAGO CBS# W, 34-17
12/7 TAMPA BAY FOX W, 34-17
12/14 MINNESOTA FOX W, 16-14
12/21 at Chicago FOX W, 20-14
12/28 at Green Bay FOX 4:25 p.m.
# Nationally Televised
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: NFL Sunday games during flex-
ible Weeks 5-17 are subject to change 12 days in ad-
vance. For Weeks 5-10, flexible scheduling can be used
no more than two weeks by shi ing a Sunday a ernoon
game into primetime and moving the Sunday night game
to the a ernoon time slot. For Week 17, the schedule is
subject to change six days in advance. Games are sub-
ject to move to different time slots but dates will remain
as announced. Flexible scheduling will not be applied to
games airing on Thursday, Saturday or Monday nights.
MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACTS
Matt Barnhart....................Director of Media Relations
Matt.Barnhart@lions.nfl.net
Deanna Caldwell................. Manager of Media Services
Deanna.Caldwell@lions.nfl.net
Eamonn Reynolds.............. Media Information Manager
Eamonn.Reynolds@lions.nfl.net
Bill Keenist.....................Senior VP of Communications
Bill.Keenist@lions.nfl.net
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site. Information on the site includes the daily schedules,
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MEDIA INFORMATION GAME INFORMATION
DETROIT LIONS 11 4 AT GREEN BAY PACKERS 11 4
Date:................................................Sunday, December 28, 2014
Kickoff:...............................................................................4:25 p.m.
Stadium:.................................................................Lambeau Field
Capacity:...............................................................................72,928
Playing Surface:...................................................................Grass
TELEVISION: FOX
Play-By-Play:.................................................................Joe Buck
Color:...........................................................................Troy Aikman
Sideline:....................................................................Erin Andrews
LIONS RADIO NETWORK: 97.1 WXYT FM
Play-By-Play: ..............................................................Dan Miller
Color:..................................................................Jim Brandstatter
Sideline:.........................................................................Tony Ortiz
NATIONAL RADIO: WESTWOOD ONE
Play-By-Play: ..............................................................Dave Sims
Color:..........................................................................Mark Malone
SERIES INFORMATION
Detroit travels to Green Bay in Week 17 as two 11-4
teams clash at Lambeau Field for the NFC North Division
Championship. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Sunday’s game
will be the first time since 1993 that two 11+ win teams
play each other in the last game of the season to determine
the division champion. Previously this season, the Lions
defeated the Packers 19-7 at Ford Field. The Lions defense
recorded nine of the team’s 19 points in the game thanks to
a fumble return touchdown from S Don Carey and a safety
from LB DeAndre Levy. Detroit looks to win a season-best
fi h-consecutive game following a 20-14 victory at Chicago,
while Green Bay is coming off a 20-3 win in Tampa Bay.
SERIES BY THE NUMBERS
Regular Season Record vs. GB:.......................................67-94-7
Home Record vs. GB:.........................................................43-38-3
Record at Ford Field:.............................................................5-8-0
Road Record vs. GB...........................................................24-56-4
Record at Lambeau Field:................................................10-30-3
Last Game:.............................................Det 19 vs. GB 7 9/21/14
2014 STATISTICAL COMPARISON
OFFENSE DET Rk GB Rk
Points/Game 20.1 23 30.4 2
Total Offense 342.6 18 386.7 6
Rushing Offense 87.4 27 117.7 11
Passing Offense 255.2 11 269.1 7
3rd Down Offense % 38.7 20 46.2 4
Red Zone Efficiency 51.1 20t 56.7 11
Giveaways 19 7t 11 1
DEFENSE DET Rk GB Rk
Points/Game 16.8 2 21.9 12
Total Defense 295.9 2 348.6 12
Rushing Defense 63.8 1 120.5 22
Passing Defense 232.1 13 228.1 10
3rd Down Defense % 35.6 4 40.5 17
Red Zone Efficiency 51.1 11 54.3 16
Takeaways 25 9t 26 7t
WEEK 17: DETROIT LIONS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS

A TRIBUTE TO MR. FORD
William Clay Ford
(1925-2014)
Detroit Lions
Owner and Chairman, 1964-2014
Beginning Week 1 this season, the Detroit Lions introduced a special jersey patch displaying the letters “WCF” in
honor of the franchise’s late owner, Mr. William Clay Ford. The patch will appear on the le shoulder of all Lions players’
jerseys for the 2014 season as a tribute to one of the NFL’s original statesmen.
Mr. Ford passed away on March 9 at the age of 88 and owned and directed the Lions franchise during a span of 50
years. Through five decades, his unwavering leadership provided stability to an organization, its fans and the community
when most professional sports franchises cycled through numerous ownership changes and franchise moves. Mr. Ford
remained steadfastly committed to ensuring the Lions were always a vital component to the Detroit community and the
state of Michigan.
THE NFL REMEMBERS MR. FORD
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: “For five decades, Mr. Ford’s passion for the Lions, Detroit, and the NFL was the
foundation of one of the NFL’s historic franchises. As an NFL owner, Mr. Ford helped bring the NFL through enormous
periods of change and growth, always guided by his commitment to what was best for the NFL and his beloved Lions. All
of us in the NFL extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Ford’s wife Martha, Bill Ford, Jr. and the entire Ford family.”
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: “I‘ve literally been at owners (meetings) when an owner came up and met Mr.
Ford for the first time, and the owner was a new owner in the NFL. I was standing right with him and the owner talked
about how his granddad had been a Ford dealer in Texas, in the depths of Texas, and he literally teared up when he
talked about what Ford, what the brand and what the individuals stood for and had stood for in his evolving to the point
that he could buy an NFL football team. He actually teared up and showed that kind of emotion, and that was (former
Minnesota Vikings owner) Red McCombs.”
Late Buffalo Bills Owner Ralph Wilson, Jr: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Ford. He was a
man of great integrity who loved his family and his Lions. Bill was well respected within our league as well as the city
of Detroit and his contributions to both were numerous. We have all lost a good friend with his passing. My deepest
sympathies and condolences go out to his family and many friends.”
Lions Hall of Fame TE and Assistant Director of Pro Personnel Charlie Sanders: “I’ve always just enjoyed
being around him just to watch him laugh. He was a cheerful owner, you know, upbeat, always positive. I have a lot of
memories, but when I think of him I just think of a man that was very fair and enjoyed people and enjoyed people that
had the same desires that he had. Most of those are centered around the Detroit Lions organization.”
Former Lions WR Herman Moore: “Every single game that he was in the locker room, we at least spoke, or he
would be in the locker room. I appreciated that from our owner. That’s a real moment that fans don’t know about — the
commitment that he would show to us players.”

As the Lions’ new head coach, Jim Caldwell brings 37
years of coaching experience to Detroit, including 13
previous years in the NFL and 24 years on the college
level. Two Super Bowl titles and three appearances in the
NFL’s championship game highlight his coaching resume,
which includes leading the Indianapolis Colts to an AFC
Championship and a berth in Super Bowl XLVI as head coach
following the 2009 season.
COACHING OVERVIEW
Hired as head coach for the Detroit Lions January 14,
2014.
Coached in three Super Bowls with Indianapolis (XLI and
XLIV) and Baltimore (XLVII) and won two Super Bowl
titles (Indianapolis and Baltimore).
Infirstyear as head coachfor Indianapolis(2009),hewon
the AFC Championship and led the franchise to Super
Bowl XLIV. He became the first NFL coach to win his first
14 games and the fi h rookie head coach to reach the
Super Bowl.
One of four head coaches to produce 24+ regular-season
wins and a Super Bowl berth in their first two career
seasons as head coach.
Holds a 26-22 (.542) regular-season record in three
previous seasons as an NFL head coach, including two
seasons with at least 10 wins.
Led the Colts to two consecutive AFC South division
titles in 2009 and 2010.
In eight of the 10 seasons Caldwell coached in
Indianapolis, the Colts ranked in the Top-10 in total
offense eight times and six times in the Top-5.
From 2003-09, Caldwell was the Colts quarterbacks
coach and was also promoted to assistant head coach
and associate head coach during that time. He worked
closely with QB Peyton Manning and the team’s
quarterbacks. During that span, Indianapolis set NFL
records with seven consecutive seasons finishing with
11+ wins (6, Dallas 1976-81) and 12+ victories (4, Dallas,
1992-95).
Two of his quarterbacks, Manning (Super Bowl XLI) and
Ravens QB Joe Flacco (Super Bowl XLVII) were named
Super Bowl MVPs following their teams’ respective
championship runs.
Led the Ravens offense to a 5-2 record a er taking over
as offensive coordinator late in the 2012 season as the
team averaged 400.6 yards per game during that span.
ASSEMBLING HIS TEAM
In his first season in Detroit, Caldwell wasted no time put-
ting together his coaching staff. Headlining that search were
the additions of defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and of-
fensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, each of whom have won
a Super Bowl with Baltimore and New Orleans, respectively.
Combined, six of the 10 new Lions assistant coaches have
won a Super Bowl championship.
WELCOME, HEAD COACH JIM CALDWELL
JIM CALDWELL
Head Coach
Years with Lions: 1
Years as NFL Head Coach: 4
Years in NFL: 14
NEW LIONS COACHES: Teryl Austin (Defensive Coordina-
tor), Jim Bob Cooter (Quarterbacks), Devin Fitzsimmons
(Assistant Special Teams), Joe Lombardi (Offensive Coor-
dinator), Tony Oden (Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks), Robert
Prince(WideReceivers),Ron Prince(AssistantHeadCoach/
Tight Ends), Matt Raich (Defensive Quality Control), Bill
Sheridan (Linebackers), Alan Williams (Defensive Backs/
Safeties)
RETAINED LIONS COACHES: Jason Arapoff (Coordinator
of Physical Development), John Bonamego (Special Teams
Coordinator), Gunther Cunningham (Senior Coaching Assis-
tant), Terry Heffernan (Offensive Quality Control)
Bobby Johnson (Assistant Offensive Line), Kris Kocurek
(Defensive Line), Curtis Modkins (Running Backs)
Ted Rath (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Evan
Rothstein (Special Projects), Jeremiah Washburn
(Offensive Line), Jim Washburn (Defensive Line)
LIONS HEAD COACHES 11 WINS
By defeating the Bears 20-14, Head Coach Jim Caldwell
becamethefirstLionsheadcoachinhisfirstseasonwiththe
club to win 11 games since Potsy Clark led the Portsmouth
Spartans to an 11-3 record in 1931. By reaching 11 wins,
Caldwell has tied Clark for the most wins by a head coach in
his first year with the Lions.
Lions Leaders, Most Wins in Head Coach First Year
Rk Coach Year G W L T
1 Potsy Clark 1931* 14 11 3 0
2 Jim Caldwell 2014 15 11 4 0
3 Bobby Ross 1997 16 9 7 0
4 George Wilson 1957 12 8 4 0
5t Dutch Clark 1937 11 7 4 0
5t Buddy Parker 1951 12 7 4 1
* Portsmouth Spartans (1930-33)
CALDWELL’S HEAD COACHING RECORD
REGULAR SEASON
Year Team G W L T Pct Result
2009 Ind 16 14 2 0 .875 1st AFC South
2010 Ind 16 10 6 0 .625 1st AFC South
2011 Ind 16 2 14 0 .125 4th AFC South
2014 Det 15 11 4 0 .733 -
Totals 63 37 26 0 .587
POSTSEASON
Year Team G W L T Pct Playoff Berth
2009 Ind 3 2 1 0 .667 Super Bowl XLIV
2010 Ind 1 0 1 0 .000 AFC Wild Card
Totals 4 2 2 0 .500
OVERALL G W L T Pct
Regular Season 63 37 26 0 .587
Postseason 4 2 2 0 .500
Totals 67 39 28 0 .582
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JIM CALDWELL
Former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy: “I
told Martin (Mayhew) that Jim Caldwell is exactly what
you’re looking for. He’ll lead by making people accountable
and by being a role model on and off the field. And with his
attention to detail and history of developing quarterbacks,
(Matthew) Stafford is going to flourish just like Peyton
Manning did with us in Indianapolis.”
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome: “I
believe it would be difficult to find anyone with the Ravens
who is more respected than Jim Caldwell. That includes
players, coaches and other staff members. He earned that
because of the person he is and his extensive knowledge
about football, including the keys to winning and his ability
to teach all of that. Personally, it is a privilege to know him,
and it was an honor to work with him.”

TEAM CONNECTIONS
PRO CONNECTIONS
Lions WR Golden Tate and DE Jason Jones teamed up
with Packers backup QB Matt Flynn in Seattle in 2012.
Lions DE George Johnson and Packers DT Letroy Guion
were teammates on the Minnesota Vikings in 2012.
Lions DT C.J. Mosley joined forces with Packers RB
DeJuan Harris in Jacksonville in 2011.
Lions WR Jeremy Ross joined the Lions Practice Squad
on October 8, 2013 a er playing three games with the
Packers earlier that season.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
Lions G Rob Sims (2002-05) and Packers LB A.J. Hawk
(2002-05) were on the same Ohio State team that won
the 2003 BCS National Championship. The Buckeyes
defeated the Miami Hurricanes 31-24.
Lions DE Jason Jones and Packers G T.J. Lang played
together at Eastern Michigan from 2005-07.
Lions T Riley Reiff and Packers DE Mike Daniels and
CB Micah Hyde were Iowa Hawkeye teammates from
2009-2011.
Lions G Larry Warford and Packers WR Randall Cobb
played together on the same Kentucky offense from
2009-10.
Lions CB Darius Slay and Packers DE Josh Boyd played
on the same Mississippi State Bulldogs defense from
2011-12.
COACHING CONNECTIONS
Lions Senior Coaching Assistant Gunther Cunningham
was the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator/linebackers coach
(1995-98) while Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy
was the quarterbacks coach (1995-98).
Cunningham was also the Los Angeles Raiders
linebackers coach (1991), defensive coordinator (1992-
93) and then defensive line coach (1994) while Packers
AssistantHeadCoach/InsideLinebackersCoachWinston
Moss played linebacker for the team from 1991-94.
Lions Special Teams Coordinator John Bonamego
served in the same role with the Packers from 2003-05.
Lions Offensive Line Coach Jeremiah Washburn was a
football operations assistant (2002) with the Carolina
Panthers while Packers Defensive Line Mike Trgovac
was the defensive line coach with the team in 2002.
PACKERS WITH MICHIGAN ROOTS
Packers G T.J. Lang was born in Royal Oak, Mich. and
attended Eastern Michigan from 2005-08.
• Packers LB Andy Mulumba also played his college
ball at Eastern Michigan from 2011-12.
Packers rookie WR Jeff Janis attended Saginaw Valley
State University and hails from Tawas City, Mich. He was
dra ed by Green Bay in the seventh round of the 2014
NFL Dra .
Packers LB Brad Jones was born in Lansing, Mich. and
attended East Lansing High School.
Packers LB Nick Perry was born in Detroit, Mich.
LAST TIME THEY MET
LIONS 19, PACKERS 7
September 21, 2014; Ford Field
Attendance: 62,418
1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final
GB 7 0 0 0 - 7
DET 7 5 0 7 - 19
FIRST QUARTER
LIONS...........Carey 40 yd. fumble return (Freese kick)
PACKERS.....Quarless 10 yd pass from Rodgers (Crosby
kick)
SECOND QUARTER
LIONS...........Lacy tackled in end zone by Levy for safety
LIONS...........Freese 30 yd. field goal
FOURTH QUARTER
LIONS...........Bush 26 yd. run (Freese kick)
LIONS PACKERS
First Downs 21 14
Total Net Yards 353 223
Net Yards Rushing 115 76
Net Yards Passing 238 147
(Att/Comp/Int) 34-22-2 27-16-0
Punts-Average 2-52.0 5-43.0
Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1
Sacked-Yards 2-8 2-15
Penalties-Yards 6-40 5-30
Time of Possession 38:13 21:47
RUSHING
PACKERS: Starks 8-38; Lacy 11-36; Harris 3-2
LIONS: Bush 12-61 1 TD; Bell 15-33; Riddick 3-16; Stafford
6-8; Collins 1-2; Ross 1--5
PASSING
PACKERS: 27-16, 162 1 TD
LIONS: Stafford 334-22, 246 2 INT
RECEIVING
PACKERS: Nelson 5-59; Quarless 4-43; Cobb 3-29; Adams
2-11; Boykin 1-11; Lacy 1-9
LIONS: Johnson 6-82; Bush 6-38; Tate 5-51; Ross 3-20;
Fuller 1-52; Fauria 1-3

NEW TO DETROIT IN 2014
2014 UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
Collins, Jed FB Washington State UFA-NO ‘14
Ihedigbo, James S Massachusetts UFA-Bal ‘14
Orlovsky, Dan QB Connecticut UFA-TB ‘14
Tate, Golden WR Notre Dame UFA-Sea ‘14
Vaughn, Cassius CB Mississippi UFA-Ind ‘14
2014 DRAFT CLASS
Ebron, Eric TE North Carolina D-1 ‘14
Van Noy, Kyle LB Brigham Young D-2 ‘14
Swanson, Travis C Arkansas D-3 ‘14
Lawson, Nevin CB Utah State D-4 ‘14
Webster, Larry DE Bloomsburg D-4 ‘14
Reid, Caraun DT Princeton D-5 ‘14
Jones, TJ (PUP) WR Notre Dame D-6 ‘14
2014 FREE AGENTS
Bynes, Josh LB Auburn FA ‘14
Dawson, Skye WR Texas Christian FA ‘14
Fluellen, Andre DT Florida State FA ‘14
Johnson, George DE Rutgers FA ‘14
Keyton, Darren C Central Michigan FA ‘14
Harris, Jerrell (PS) LB Alabama FA ‘14
Ness, Nate (PS) S Arizona FA ‘14
Philon, Roy (PS) DT Louisville FA ‘14
Prater,Matt K CentralFlorida FA‘14
Reynolds, Garrett T North Carolina FA ‘14
Thompson,Jordan(PS) TE Ohio FA ‘14
Wade, Trevin (PS) CB Arizona FA ‘14
Winn, George RB Cincinnati FA ‘14
2014 WAIVERS
Abdul-Quddus, Isa S Fordham W-NO ‘14
Igwenagu, Emil (PS) FB Massachusetts W-Phi ‘14
Thomas, Josh CB Buffalo W-NYJ ‘14
2014 UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENTS
Lucas, Cornelius T Kansas State FA ‘14
Peacock,Andrew(PS) WR Appalachian State FA ‘14
Seisay,Mohammed CB Nebraska FA ‘14
2014 DETROIT LIONS PRONUNCIATION CHART
PLAYER
Isa Abdul-Quddus....................................EE-sa Ab-dool KA-doos
Ezekiel Ansah...................................................ZEEK-e-all AHN-sa
Joique Bell....................................................................................JOIK
Eric Ebron................................................................................EE-bron
Joseph Fauria...................................................................FOR-ee-ay
James Ihedigbo.......................................................ee-HEAD-ee-bo
DeAndre Levy...........................................................................LEV-ee
Don Muhlbach..................................................................MULE-bach
Glover Quin..........................................................................GLOW-ver
Dominic Raiola....................................................................rye-OH-la
Caraun Reid..........................................................................CAR-awn
Riley Reiff.....................................................................................REEF
Mohammed Seisay...............................................................SEE-say
Ndamukong Suh..............................................En-dom-ah-ken Soo
Stephen Tulloch..................................................................TULL-uck
Tahir Whitehead..................................................................TAH-here
PRACTICE SQUAD
Emil Igwenagu.......................................eh-MEAL ig-wen-AH-goo
Roy Philon..................................................................................FY-lun
COACHES
Jason Arapoff.......................................................................A-rap-off
John Bonamego........................................................BON-ah-me-go
Kris Kocurek......................................................................KO-SIR-ick
Matt Raich...................................................................................RAYch
Evan Rothstein..............................................................Roth-STEEN
LIONS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH
With a 20-14 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field,
the Lions claimed their 11th win this season to improve to
11-4. It marks the first time the Lions have won 11 games
in the first 15 games of the season since attaining an 11-4
record in 1991.
By reaching 11-4, the Lions have tied the franchise mark
for most wins in the first 15 games in team history, which
includes the 1931 (14 games), 1934 (13 games), 1953 (12
games), 1962 (14 games) and 1970 (14 games) seasons. The
Lions have tallied an 11-4 record for the second time since
the NFL began playing a 16 game schedule in 1978.
With a win at Chicago, the Lions have reached 11 wins on
the season for the fourth time in franchise history and the
first since 1991.
Lions Leaders, Wins Through 15 Games
Rk Year G W L T
1t 1931 14 11 3 0
1t 1962 14 11 3 0
1t 1991 15 11 4 0
1t 2014 15 11 4 0
5t 1934 13 10 3 0
5t 1953 12 10 2 0
5t 1970 14 10 4 0
Lions Leaders, 11-Win Seasons
Year G W L T
1931 14 11 3 0
1962 14 11 3 0
1991 16 12 4 0
201415 11 4 0
By defeating the Bears 20-14, Head Coach Jim Caldwell
becamethefirstLionsheadcoachinhisfirstseasonwiththe
club to win 11 games since Potsy Clark led the Portsmouth
Spartans to an 11-3 record in 1931. By reaching 11 wins,
Caldwell has tied Clark for the most wins by a head coach in
his first year with the Lions.
Caldwell has now led teams to 11+ wins for the second time
in his four seasons as an NFL head coach. He won 14 games
in 2009 leading the Indianapolis Colts.
Lions Leaders, Most Wins in Head Coach First Year
Rk Coach Year G W L T
1 Potsy Clark 1931* 14 11 3 0
2 Jim Caldwell 2014 15 11 4 0
3 Bobby Ross 1997 16 9 7 0
4 George Wilson1957 12 8 4 0
5t Dutch Clark 1937 11 7 4 0
5t Buddy Parker 1951 12 7 4 1
7 GusHenderson 1939 11 6 5 0
* Portsmouth Spartans (1930-33)
By earning a playoff berth in 2014, Caldwell became the
third Lions head coach to lead the Lions to the playoffs in
his first season with the club, joining George Wilson (1957)
and Bobby Ross (1997) as the only coaches to accomplish
this feat in team history.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR

DASH AND SMASH
The Detroit Lions’ running game has had a season full of
ups and downs, but with the team’s playoff fate sealed, the
ground attack seems to be clicking at the right time.
RB Reggie Bush returned to the starting lineup last week
against the Chicago Bears for the first time since Week
10, and wasted little time making his presence felt on the
field. The ninth-year back picked up a crucial first down on
the Lions’ third possession of the game, making a stellar
fingertip grab on a short pass and turning it up field for a
gain of 21. Bush then promptly burst to the outside on a
handoff on the following play for a 13-yard touchdown,
giving Detroit the early 7-0 getaway.
Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell on Bush’s contribution
at Chicago: “Reggiedidanicejob.Reggiecertainlybroke
a couple plays for us, made a huge difference and was
able to score. I think he’s feeling a lot better and I think
you can see it.”
Bush’s solid day concluded with seven carries for 54 yards
and a touchdown, along with six receptions for 44 yards in
the passing game.
Not to be outdone, Bush’s stable-mate RB Joique Bell
put the Lions up for good late in the fourth quarter with a
bulldozing 17-yard run to help cement Detroit’s 20-14 win
over the Bears. Bell finished the day with 74 yards on the
ground and a touchdown, while adding a pair of receptions
for 13 yards.
Bush on the running game against Chicago: “We made
a point of emphasis to run the ball well. We knew that
in order for us to win, this time of the year we need to
be able to run the ball well. I think everybody on offense
took that to heart and really focused on being successful
today running the football. The offensive line did a great
job, receivers did a great job blocking and tight ends
did a great job. It really gave us a chance to really be
successful and go out and make plays.”
Bell has reached career highs in terms of carries (210) and
rushing yards (800), and has the full endorsement of his
head coach as the weather conditions worsen.
The Lions next head north to take on their NFC North rival
Green Bay Packers, for the division title and will need a good
helping of dash and smash to bring it home for the first time
since 1993. With Bell only seeming to get stronger as the
calendar nears January and Bush back to running the way
he’s capable of, Detroit’s backfield could just be getting
started when it matters most.
CaIdwell on how comfortable he is with Bell
shouldering a larger role: “I do think that he’s got a
body type that is certainly built for this kind of weather,
but good backs, that’s what they do. He’s tough, he’s
durable.”
IN SUH MOUNTABLE
Inagamewherethreeturnoversfromtheoffensecouldhave
led to a Bears surge in scoring last week at Chicago, the
Lions defense came through yet again and held the Bears
to just 14 points on the day. A huge part of that success
is because of the defensive line’s continued dominance this
season led by DT Ndamukong Suh.
In the Lions’ 20-14 win at Chicago, Suh registered 2 sacks,
giving him five career multi-sack games (1.5+) and his fourth
career 2+ sack game. By registering a multi-sack (1.5+)
game against the Bears, Suh became the fourth Lions
defensive tackle since 1982 to register five career multi-
sack games. He is now tied with Doug English and Shaun
Rogers for the most multi-sack games by a Lions defensive
tackle since 1982.
Caldwell on Suh’s performance: “As he always does,
he’s tough, he does a tremendous job, great effort and
performed well.”
The Lions’ front man has played tremendous this season
and was a huge part of the run defense success for Detroit.
Suh now has 8.5 sacks on the season, which is the most he’s
had since 2010. With two tackles for loss (TFL) at Chicago,
Suh has reached 20 TFLs in a season for the first time in
his career. He now has 2+ TFL’s in six different games this
season, the most games with 2+ TFLs in a season during his
career (4 in 2010 and 2012).
Lions Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin last week
on why the run defense has ascended to such a high
level: “I think it’s the guys up front, obviously, they’re
the catalyst. The way we get off the ball, we’re very
physical.”
Suh and company will face Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in
Green Bay next week for the NFC North crown. In the two
teams’ previous meetings, the Lions defense outscored the
Packers offense 9-7 thanks to a fumble return touchdown by
S Don Carey and a safety from LB DeAndre Levy, and held
Rodgers to just 162 yards passing.
Suh on how excited he is about playing next week in
Green Bay: “I’m always excited playing against Aaron
Rodgers. I respect him, it’s a lot of fun going up there,
and I think we got a big game. Obviously, we have a big
game ahead of us just because they’re Green Bay and
they’re the next game, simple as that.”

LIONS BY THE NUMBERS
2
In the Lions’ 20-14 win at Chicago, DT Ndamukong Suh
registered 2 sacks, giving him five career multi-sack games
(1.5+) and his fourth career 2+ sack game. By registering a
multi-sack (1.5+) game against the Bears, Suh became the
fourth Lions defensive tackle since 1982 to register five
career multi-sack games.
3
Byearningaplayoffberthin2014,HeadCoachJim Caldwell
became the third Lions head coach to lead the Lions to the
playoffs in his first season with the club, joining George
Wilson (1957) and Bobby Ross (1997) as the only coaches to
accomplish this feat in team history.
7
With a pick at Chicago (12/21), S Glover Quin is now leading
the NFL with seven interceptions. If he finishes (or ties) with
the most interceptions in the NFL, he will become the first
Lions player to lead the League in interceptions since Hall
of Fame CB Lem Barney (10) in 1967.
7
Detroit won for the seventh time at home this season with a
victory over Minnesota (12/14), which gives the Lions a 7-1
home record in 2014. A 7-1 home slate this year marks the
best home record for the Lions since 1995 (7-1).
10
With 11 tackles (eight solo) in Week 15 vs. Minnesota
(12/14), LB DeAndre Levy recorded his 10th game this
season with 10+ total tackles. He joined LB Chris Spielman
(13) as the only Lions defensive players to register 10+
tackles in at least 10 games since 1994.
11
With a 20-14 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier
Field (12/21), the Lions claimed their 11th win this season
to improve to 11-4. It marks the first time the Lions have
won 11 games in the first 15 games of the season since
attaining an 11-4 record in 1991.
11
Quin’s seventh interception, along with S James
Ihedigbo’s four interceptions, gives the Lions’ safety unit
a total of 11 on the season. Eleven interceptions by Lions
safeties equal the most interceptions by a Lions safety
group (11 in 2000) over the past 30 seasons.
12
With an interception against the Chicago Bears, the Lions
extended their current streak with an interception to
12-straight games. The current streak is the longest by
the Lions in a single season since 1981 (13), and the 1981
season was also the last time the Lions intercepted a pass
in 10+-straight games.
16.8
The Lions currently boast the League’s No. 2 defense when
it comes to points allowed as Detroit is holding opponents
to just 16.8 points per game through 15 games.
17
Second-year CB Darius Slay currently leads the team with
17 pass defenses, which are also tied for sixth in the NFL.
63.8
Detroit’sdefensemaintaineditsstaggeringpaceagainstthe
run by allowing 64 yards in the Lions’ 20-14 win at Chicago.
On the year, the Lions rush defense has allowed 63.8 yards
per game (957 yards in 15 games). That currently ranks 6th
all-time in NFL history.
75
With two more total touchdowns in 2014, WR Calvin
Johnson will reach 75 total touchdowns for his career and
join Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders (109) as the only Lions
players to record 75 career total touchdowns.
87.8
With 118 career games, Johnson holds the NFL all-time
record for receiving yards per game. His 103 yards against
the Bears moved his career average to 87.8 yards per game
(10,366 yards).
138
The Lions rushing attack, led by RB Joique Bell (13 carries,
74 yards, 1 TD) and RB Reggie Bush (7 carries, 54 yards,
1 TD), recorded a season-high 138 yards on the ground in
Week 16 at Chicago (12/21), the fourth time this season
they have rushed for more than 100 yards.
524
Newly-acquired WR Golden Tate leads the League in
third-down receiving yards with 524, and ranks second in
third-down receptions with 33.
704
Tate also leads all NFL wide receivers with 704 yards a er
the catch, and is third among all offensive players.
1,000
With Johnson (1,038) reaching 1,000 receiving yards, he
joined Tate (1,286) in the surpassing of 1,000 receiving
yards in season. They become the first pair of Lions
receivers to both reach 1,000 receiving yards in the same
season since 2006 (WR Roy Williams, 1310; WR Mike
Furrey, 1,086).
1,872
Since 2011, Johnson has recorded the most receiving yards
(1,872) among receivers in regular season games played in
December/January. During that span, Johnson has played
16 games (equivalent to a full season) and has averaged
117.0 yards per game and is the only player averaging over
100 yards with a minimum of eight games played.
4,000
With 4,040 passing yards this year, QB Matthew Stafford
Stafford joined QB Peyton Manning (5) and Hall of Fame
QB Dan Marino (4) as the only passers in NFL history with
four 4,000-yard seasons in a passer’s first six years in the
League.
20,000
On Stafford’s 30-yard completion to Tate in the second
quarter at Arizona (11/16), he surpassed 20,000 career
passing yards. By reaching 20,000 career passing yards
in his 71st career game, he set a new NFL record reaching
that mark in the fewest career games. (Courtesy Elias Sports
Bureau). His current total stands at 21,497.

TEAM NEWS & NOTES
LEAGUE LEADING DEFENSE
Under Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin, the Lions
defense has powered its way to the top of the NFL in 2014.
Through Week 16, the Lions are allowing only 16.8 points
per game, the second-lowest total in the League. Detroit
also ranks second in total defense (295.9 yards per game)
and first in opponent rushing yards per game (63.8).
The last time the Lions allowed fewer than 300 yards per
game in a season was 1993 (291.8).
2014 NFL Leaders, Total Defense
Rk Team Total Rush Pass Tot/G Ru/G Pa/G
1 Sea 4029 1262 2767 268.6 84.1 184.5
2 Det 4438 957 3481 295.9 63.8 232.1
3 Den 4684 1209 3475 312.3 80.6 231.7
2014 NFL Leaders, Total Opponent Yards Per Play
Rk Team Ply Yds Yds/Ply
1 Sea 865 4029 4.66
2 Den 975 4684 4.80
3 Det 922 4438 4.81
By holding the Bears to just 14 points in the Lions win
at Chicago, Detroit has limited opponents to 17 points
or less in 11 games this season. The Lions’ 11 games
of allowing 17 points or less is the second-most
accumulated in a season by Detroit in team history. The
team record is 12 in 1934.
The Lions lead the League in points allowed per game
with 16.8. The last time the Lions finished the season
allowing less than 17.0 points per game was 1976 (15.7).
2014 NFL Leaders, Opponent Points Per Game
Rk Team G Total Pts/G
1 Sea 15 248 16.5
2 Det 15 252 16.8
3 KC 15 274 18.3
2014 NFL Leaders, Opponent Second Half Scoring
Rk Team G TD XPM XPA FGM FGA 2pt S Pts Pts/G
1 Det 15 11 9 9 10 13 2 0 109 7.3
2 Sea 15 12 10 10 8 8 1 1 110 7.3
3 Ari 15 12 12 12 10 14 0 0 114 7.6
‘TURNING OVER’ A NEW LEAF
The Lions under Austin and Offensive Coordinator Joe
Lombardi have become among the League’s best teams
when it comes to generating turnovers and reducing
giveaways. The team currently ranks ninth with a +6
turnover margin, and is tied for ninth in overall takeaways
with 25.
2014 NFL Leaders, Turnover Margin
Take-Aways Give-Aways
Rk Tm Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff
1 GB 18 8 26 6 5 11 +15
2 Hou 20 14 34 12 8 20 +14
3t Ari 18 7 25 9 5 14 +11
3t NE 16 8 24 9 4 13 +11
5 Sea 11 10 21 6 6 12 +9
6t Atl 16 12 28 13 7 20 +8
6t Buf 19 11 30 13 9 22 +8
6t Cle 21 8 29 15 6 21 +8
9 Det 20 5 25 12 7 19 +6
2014 NFL Leaders, Takeaways
Rk Team Int Fum Tot
1 Hou 20 14 34
2 Buf 19 11 30
3 Cle 21 8 29
4 Atl 16 12 28
5t Dal 16 11 27
5t Phi 11 16 27
7t GB 18 8 26
7t SF 20 6 26
9t Ari 18 7 25
9t Det 20 5 25
9t Ind 12 13 25
9t NYG 16 9 25
Inversely, the Lions are taking care of the football as they
are tied for seventh in fewest giveaways with 19.
Over the past two seasons, Detroit is second in the
NFL in net difference in turnover margin (+20), tied for
first in net difference in giveaways (-15) and fi h in net
difference in takeaways (+5).
2014 NFL Leaders, Giveaways
Rk Tm Int Fum Tot
1 GB 6 5 11
2 Sea 6 6 12
3 NE 9 4 13
4 Ari 9 5 14
5 KC 6 11 17
6 Pit 8 10 18
7t Den 15 4 19
7t Det 12 7 19
7t Min 17 2 19
Net Difference In Turnovers in Past 2 Seasons
Takeaways Giveaways
Year Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff
2014 20 5 25 12 7 19 6
2013 14 6 20 19 15 34 -14
Net Diff +6 -1 +5 -7 -8 -15 +20
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Giveaways Since 1940
Rk Year Int Fum Tot
1 2014 12 7 19
2 2004 13 7 20
3 1999 14 8 22
4 2011 16 7 23
5 1994 14 10 24
NFL Leaders, Net Difference in Turnover Margin Past 2 Seasons
Rk Tm TA GA Margin
1 Hou +24 -7 +31
2 Det +5 -15 +20
3 GB +6 -12 +18
4t Atl +9 -7 +16
4t Cle +10 -6 +16
NFL Leaders, Net Difference in Giveaways Past 2 Seasons
Rk Tm Giveaways
1t Det -15
1t Ari -15
3 NYG -14
4 GB -12
5 Min -11
NFL Leaders, Net Difference in Takeaways Past 2 Seasons
Rk Tm Takeaways
1 Hou 24
2 Cle 10
3 Atl 9
4 GB 6
5 Det 5

With S Glover Quin’s interception to seal the game with
1:56 le in the fourth quarter at Chicago, it marked the 13th
game this season the Lions have recorded an interception.
The last time the Lions intercepted a pass in 13 games
during a season was 1986 when they accomplished this 13
times.
With an interception against the Chicago Bears, the
Lions extended their current streak with an interception
to 12-straight games. The current streak is the longest
by the Lions in a single season since 1981 (13), and
the 1981 season was also the last time the Lions
intercepted a pass in 10+-straight games. The Lions’
streak of 12-consecutive games with an interception is
the longest active streak in the NFL.
2014 NFL Leaders, Interceptions
Rk Tm G Int Yds Avg Lg TD
1 Cle 15 21 333 15.9 62t 2
2t Det 15 20 388 19.4 70 1
2t Hou 15 20 483 24.2 80t 4
2t SF 15 20 308 15.4 73 2
2014 Lions Interceptions
Date Opp Int
9/8/14 NYG 2
9/28/14 at NYJ1
10/5/14 Buf 1
10/12/14 at Min 3
10/19/14 NO 1
10/26/14 at Atl 1
11/9/14 Mia 1
11/16/14 at Ari 2
11/23/14 at NE 1
11/27/14 Chi 2
12/7/14 TB 2
12/14/14 Min 2
12321/14 at Chi 1
Lions Leaders, Consecutive Games w/ INT Since 1950 - same
season
Rk Year G
1t 1961 14
1t 1962 14
3 1981 13
4t 1953 12
4t 1957 12
4t 2014 12
Includes all streaks with 10+ games
Lions Leaders, Consecutive Games w/ INT Since 1950 -
multiple seasons
Rk Years G
1 1960-63 37
2 1956-57 20
3 1952-54 18
4t 1969-70 16
4t 1980-81 16
6 2014 12
7t 1970-71 11
7t 1986-87 11
9 1989-90 10
Includes all streaks with 10+ games
RUSHING DEFENSE
Detroit’sdefensemaintaineditsstaggeringpaceagainstthe
run by allowing 64 yards in the Lions’ 20-14 win at Chicago.
On the year, the Lions rush defense has allowed 63.8 yards
per game (957 yards in 15 games). That currently ranks 6th
all-time in NFL history.
With 64 rushing yards allowed by Detroit against
Chicago, the Lions have allowed 75 yards or less on the
groundforthe10thtimethisseasonandsetanewsingle
season best since 1940 for the most games in a season
limiting opponents to 75 yards or less in a game. The
previous high of nine games occurred in 1962 and 1999.
The Lions have allowed just one team (132, at NYJ 9/28)
to rush for over 100 yards in a game this season.
NFL Leaders, Opponent Rushing Yards Per Game
Rk Team Year G Yds/G
1 Chi 1942 11 47.2
2 Phi 1944 10 55.8
3 Bal 2000 16 60.6
4 Min 2006 16 61.6
5 Pit 2010 16 62.8
6 Det 2014 15 63.8
7 Buf 1964 14 65.2
8 SF 1995 16 66.3
9 Min 1994 16 68.1
2014 NFL Leaders, Rushing Defense
Rk Team Total Rush Pass Tot/G Ru/G Pa/G
1 Det 4438 957 3481 295.9 63.8 232.1
2 Den 4684 1209 3475 312.3 80.6 231.7
3 Sea 4029 1262 2767 268.6 84.1 184.5
2014 NFL Leaders, Opponent Rushing Yards Per Attempt
Rk Team Ru Yds Yds/Att
1 Sea 865 4029 4.66
2 Den 975 4684 4.80
3 Det 922 4438 4.81
Lions Leaders, Opponent Rushing Yards Per Game
Rk Year G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G
1 2014 15 312 957 3.07 7 63.8
2 1970 14 362 1152 3.18 7 82.3
3 1935 12 443 1039 2.35 3 86.6
NFL Leaders, Rush Yards Allowed in Past 25 Games
Rk Tm G Att Yds Avg Lg TD Yds/G
1 Det 25 550 1804 3.28 57t 12 72.2
2 NYJ 25 641 2268 3.54 63t 14 90.7
3 Sea 25 629 2277 3.62 51 9 91.1
4 Ari 25 577 2340 4.06 79t 12 93.6
5 SF 25 598 2372 3.97 37t 11 94.9
DISRUPTIVE STOPS
The Lions defense is also tied for second in total opponent
negative plays (sacks and tackles for loss) with 114 (469
yards).
2014 NFL Leaders, Total Opponent Negative Plays
Rk Tm Sk* Yds RFL Yds PFL Yds Total Yds
1 Phi 49 357 65 132 6 15 120 504
2t Det 41 288 56 135 17 46 114 469
2t Jax 37 260 63 111 14 28 114 399
*Includes sacks for zero gain; RFL= loss on rushing play; PFL=loss
on completed pass
2014 NFL Leaders, Total Yds Lost on Opponent Negative Plays
Rk Tm Sk* Yds RFL Yds PFL Yds Total Yds
1 Phi 49 357 65 132 6 15 120 504
2 Det 41 288 56 135 17 46 114 469
3 Bal 44 335 40 104 7 14 91 453
*Includes sacks for zero gain; RFL= loss on rush play; PFL=loss on
completed pass

RUSH COVER
Detroit ranks among the leaders in the NFL in applying
pressure to the opponent’s passing game. The Lions have a
combined 61 sacks and interceptions on the season, which
includes 41 sacks and 20 interceptions. Overall, the Lions
have allowed opponents to accumulate a passer rating of
80.8 on the season, which ranks fi h in the NFL.
Applying pressure on the opposing quarterbacks has
been consistent throughout the year as the Lions have
accumulated a league-high 109 QB Hits. Since QB Hits
were first added to press box total in NFL Gamebooks in
2006, the 109 QB Hits are the most by the Lions, behind
only the team’s 100 QB Hits in 2012, in the past nine
seasons.
In Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay, the Lions tallied a season-
high 14 QB hits, which also ranks as the highest single-
single game total since 2006.
2014 NFL Leaders, Combined Sacks and Interceptions
Rk Tm Sk Int Total
1 Buf 50 19 69
2 Det 41 20 61
3 Phi 49 11 60
2014 NFL Leaders, Opponent Passer Rating
Rk Tm Att Cmp Pct Yds TD TD% Int Int% Rtg
1 Cle 551 313 56.8 3302 20 3.6 21 3.8 71.9
2 Buf 526 319 60.6 3148 16 3.0 19 3.6 74.9
3 Cin 525 313 59.6 3271 14 2.7 14 2.7 76.4
4 SF 511 301 58.9 3232 27 5.3 20 3.9 80.3
5 Det 569 365 64.1 3481 21 3.7 20 3.5 80.8
2014 NFL Leaders, QB Hits*
Rk Tm QH
1 Det 109
2 Hou 107
3 Bal 103
* Based on press box totals
Lions Leaders, QB Hits Since 2006
Rk Year G QB Hits
1 2014 15 109
2 2012 16 100
3 2007 16 93
4 2013 16 90
THIRD DOWN DOMINANCE ON DEFENSE
Following up on last season’s top-ranking third-down
defense, Detroit is currently tied for fourth in the League
in opponent third-down percentage (35.6) through Week 16.
2014 NFL Leaders, Opponent Third-Down Efficiency
Rk Tm Att Made Pct.
1 Buf 205 68 33.2
2 Ind 185 63 34.1
3 NYG 184 65 35.3
4 Det 194 69 35.6
In the team’s 17-3 win over Minnesota in Week 6 (10/12),
the Lions held the Vikings to just three third-down
conversions on 14 attempts (21-percent), thanks in large
part to four sacks on third down.
In Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21), the Lions held their
opponent to under five third-down conversions for the
third-consecutive week by limiting the Packers to just
4-of-10 (40-percent).
Detroit was nearly perfect in the team’s home opener
against the Giants in Week 1 (9/8), limiting New York to
only three third-down conversions on 13 attempts (23.1
pct).
OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER
Over the past three seasons, the Lions have produced some
of the best single-game offensive totals in franchise history.
On Thanksgiving Day vs. Green Bay last season
(11/28/13), the Lions gained 561 yards of total offense
(241 rushing, 330 passing), which ranks as the sixth-
highest output in team history.
InWeek8vs.Dallaslastseason(10/27/13),theLionsset
afranchiserecordforsingle-gameyardsbyaccumulating
623 total offensive yards (143 rushing, 480 passing),
breaking the previous record of 583 yards set last year
at Tennessee (9/23).
Five of the team’s Top-10 single-game bests for total of-
fense have occured during the 2012 and 2013 seasons,
including three games in 2012 (at Tennessee, vs. Hous-
ton, vs. Atlanta).
Lions Leaders, Single-Game Total Yards
Rk Opp Yds Ru Pa Date
1 Dal 623 143 480 10/27/2013
2 NYY 591 377 214 11/23/1950
3 at Ten 583 141 442 9/23/2012
4 at GB 575 73 502 1/1/2012
5 at Bal 565 193 372 12/3/1950
6 GB 561 241 320 11/28/2013
7 GB 539 186 353 11/22/1984
8 Min 534 139 395 11/23/1995
9 Hou 525 106 419 11/22/2012
10 Atl 522 79 443 12/22/2012
Since 2012, the Lions have topped 500 yards in five
games. Prior to 2012, the Lions never registered 500
yards in a game more than once in a season.
Lions Leaders, Team Single-Game Net Passing Yards
Rk Opp Yds Date
1 at GB 502 1/1/12
2 Dal 488 10/27/13
3 Atl 443 12/24/12
4 at Ten 442 9/23/12
5 Ari 429 11/18/01
6 Hou 419 11/22/12
Lions Leaders, Team Single-Game Pass Completions
Rk Opp Cmp Date
1 at Ten 43 9/23/12
2 Atl 37 12/24/12
3t at Ari 36 11/18/01
3t at GB 36 1/1/12
Lions Leaders, Single-Game First Downs
Rk Opp 1st Ru Pa Pn Date
1 at Ten 36 11 23 2 9/23/12
2 GB 33 18 15 0 11/22/84
3 at GB 32 2 27 3 1/1/12
4t Was 30 17 11 2 9/30/51
4t GB 30 14 16 0 11/28/13
NFL Leaders, Single-Game Completion Pct. with 50+ Att.
Rk Tm Date Opp Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Rtg
1 Det 9/23/12 Ten 55 43 78.2 442 3 0 118.9
2 Sea 11/8/09 Det 52 40 76.9 342 1 1 92.1
3 Dal 12/6/09 NYG 55 41 74.5 379 3 0 112.1

NFL Leaders, Single-Game Passer Rating with 50+ Att.
Rk Tm Date Opp Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Rtg
1 Min 10/10/04Hou 50 36 72.0 388 5 0 128.4
2 Min 9/28/69 Bal 56 36 64.3 530 7 2 120.4
3 Det 9/23/12 Ten 55 43 78.2 442 3 0 118.9
Lions Leaders, Single-Game Passing First Downs
Rk Opp FD Date
1 at GB 27 1/1/12
2 at Ten 23 9/23/12
3 at Arz 22 11/18/01
4t Min 21 9/16/07
4t Hou 21 11/22/12
4t Atl 21 12/22/12
RECORD SETTING OFFENSE
For the third-consecutive year, the Lions offense not only
ranked high in the NFL but also set several team single-
season records in 2013. The team finished in the Top-3 in
the Lions single-season list for total offense for the third
consecutive year.
TOTAL OFFENSE
The Lions’ 6,274 total offensive yards in 2013 is the
third-highest output in franchise history, finishing behind
the team’s 2012 (6,540) and 2011 (6,337) totals.
With 6,540 yards in 2012, Detroit produced over 6,500
total yards for the first time in franchise history.
Lions Leaders, Total Offense
Rk Year G Yds Yds/G
1 2012 16 6540 408.8
2 2011 16 6337 396.1
3 2013 16 6274 391.1
IRON LIONS
Lions veteran leaders C Dominic Raiola and LS Don
Mulhbach are among the NFL’s ironmen when it comes to
career games played.
By starting against Chicago on Thanksgiving, Raiola
became the first player in Lions history to start 200
games. He holds the team record for career starts,
which he set at Arizona (11/16) by surpassing LB Wayne
Walker who started 197 games from 1958-72. Raiola is
now the fi h active player in the NFL who has started
200 games.
By playing in Week 1 vs. the Giants, Raiola officially
played in his 14th NFL season and tied Hall of Fame CB
Dick LeBeau for third on the Lions all-time list for career
seasons played.
Currently in his 11th season with the team, Muhlbach
played in his 150th career game with Detroit against
Carolina in Week 2 (9/14). His current total sits at 163
games.
Lions Leaders, Career Starts
Rk Player G GS
1 D. Raiola 219 203
2 W. Walker 200 197
3 J. Backus 191 191
NFL Leaders, Career Starts by Active Players
Rk Players Tm( s) GS
1 P. Manning Ind, Den 253
2 C. Woodson Oak, GB 232
3 J. Smith Cin, SF 214
4 T. Brady NE 204
5 D. Raiola Det 203
Lions Leaders, Career Seasons Played
Rk Player G Yrs Years
1 J. Hanson 327 21 1992-2012
2 W. Walker 200 15 1958-72
3t D. Raiola 219 14 2001-
3t D. LeBeau 185 14 1959-72
Lions Leaders, Career Games Played
Rk Player G Yrs Years
1 J. Hanson 327 21 1992-2012
2 D. Raiola 219 14 2001-
3 W. Walker 200 15 1958-72
4 J. Backus 191 12 2001-12
5 R. Porcher 187 12 1992-2003
6 D. LeBeau 185 14 1959-72
7 C. Schlesinger 181 12 1995-2006
8 K. Glover 177 13 1985-97
9 L. Thompson 175 12 1975-86
10 E. Murray 174 12 1980-91
11tD. McCord 168 13 1955-67
11tP. Naumoff 168 12 1967-78
13tL. Brown 164 11 1985-95
13tL. Hand 164 13 1965-77
15 D. Muhlbach 163 11 2004-
16 A. Karras 161 12 1958-62, 64-70

AT THE CONTROLS
Lions QB Matthew Stafford, now in his sixth NFL season,
has led the Lions offense to great offensive heights. He
already has set single-season and career franchise records
and is closing in on more Lions career passing marks this
season. Additionally, Stafford has finished among the top
quarterbacks in the League passing rankings the past three
seasons.
STAFFORD AMONG LEAGUE LEADERS
Through Week 16, Stafford maintained his place among the
NFL’s Top 10 quarterbacks as he ranks seventh in passing
yards with 4,040.
2014 NFL Leaders, Passing Yards
Rk Player G Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Rtg
1 D. Brees 15 621 432 69.6 4671 32 99.2
2 B.Roethlisberger 15 570 384 67.4 4635 30 103.8
3 A. Luck 15 600 370 61.7 4601 38 95.4
4 P. Manning 15 560 374 66.8 4454 39 102.9
5 M. Ryan 15 581 386 66.4 4434 28 96.7
6 A. Rodgers 15 498 324 65.1 4155 36 111.0
7 M. Stafford 15 561 343 61.1 4040 19 85.4
Stafford has also displayed a knack for leading the
offense on third down as he is tied for third in the NFL
in third-down completions with 96. He’s also thrown 10
touchdown passes on third down.
2014 NFL Leaders, Third-Down Completions
Rk Player Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Rtg
1 E. Manning 167 107 64.1 1341 10 5 96.4
2 P. Rivers 152 98 64.5 1360 13 5 107.9
3t D. Carr 181 96 53.0 1089 10 7 73.7
3t M. Stafford 165 96 58.2 1400 10 5 93.5
STAFFORD’S LATE GAME HEROICS
Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to RB Theo
Riddick with 29 seconds to play to give the Lions a 20-16
win over the Dolphins in Week 10 (11/9). It was Stafford’s
fourth game-winning TD pass in the final 30 seconds of the
fourth quarter. Stafford shares this mark with six players:
Steve Bartkowski, Drew Bledsoe, Tom Brady, Brett Favre,
Joe Ferguson, and Tommy Kramer, all of whom started at
least 100 regular-season games. Stafford has started only
76 (Super Bowl era), and he accomplished this in his 70th
career game.
NFL Leaders, Game-Winning TD Pass in Final 30 Seconds of
4th Qtr (Super Bowl Era)
Rk Player TD G Years
1t J. Ferguson 4 186 1973-90
1t S. Bartkowski 4 129 1975-86
1t T. Kramer 4 129 1977-90
1t B. Favre 4 302 1991-2010
1t D. Bledsoe 4 194 1993-2006
1t T. Brady 4 202 2000-
1t M. Stafford 4 76 2009-
STAFFORD’S GAME WINNING DRIVES
Throughout his career, Stafford has proven the ability to
bring the team from behind to claim victory and perform
great in the closing minutes of the game.
Thus far, Stafford has led the Lions to 17 victories when
trailing or tied in the fourth quarter or overtime. He has
six career game-winning touchdown passes with less
than one minute to play in fourth quarter (franchise
record) and six a er the two-minute warning.
With the Lions trailing 14-13 in the fourth quarter with
7:43 remaining in the game against Minnesota (12/14),
Stafford led the Lions on a 10-play drive, which started
at the Lions own 20-yard line, covered 65 yards and
culminated with a 33-yard field goal by K Matt Prater.
• This was also the fourth time this season Stafford
has led a game-winning drive. Stafford’s four-game
winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime
match a career-single season high, equaling the four
he accomplished in 2011.
Down 16-13 with 3:13 le to play in Week 10 vs. Miami
(11/9), Stafford led the team on an 11-play, 74-yard drive
that was capped off with an 11-yard touchdown pass to
RB Theo Riddick. Stafford escaped the pocket and threw
against his body as Riddick grabbed the game-winning
score in the le corner of the end zone.
The Lions’ comeback win over Atlanta in Week 8 (10/26)
marked the second time in Stafford’s career that he has
led a fourth-quarter game-winning drive that ended on
the scoring play as time expired at the end of regulation.
The other occasion came on his first career game-
winning drive as a rookie when he threw a one-yard pass
to defeat the Cleveland Browns on November 22, 2009.
STAFFORD’S 4TH QUARTER/OT COMEBACKS
Game-Winning Drives in 4th Qtr/OT When Trailing or Tied
Large
Date Opp Ply Yds Poss. Clock Deficit Deficit
11/22/09 CLE 10 88 1:46 0:00 6 21
Scoring Play: Pettigrew 1 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick)
10/31/10 WAS 7 37 1:20 3:12 5 6
Scoring Play: C. Johnson 10 yd. pass from Stafford (2-pt conv.)
9/25/11 at Min 5 59 1:59 13:01ot 0 20
Scoring Play: Hanson 32 yd. FG
10/2/11 at Dal 7 40 2:34 1:39 3 24
Scoring Play: C. Johnson 2 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick)
11/20/11 CAR 7 80 2:27 2:32 0 17
12/18/11 at Oak 7 98 1:35 0:39 6 13
9/9/12 STL 9 80 1:45 0:10 3 7
Scoring Play: K. Smith 5 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick)
10/14/12 at Phi 5 23 2:22 11:05ot 0 10
10/28/12 SEA 16 80 5:07 0:20 3 10
Scoring Play: T. Young 1 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick)
9/22/13 at Was6 65 1:30 11:08 0 7
Scoring Play: Akers 28 yd. FG
10/13/13 at Cle 8 67 4:14 10:35 3 10
Scoring Play: Fauria 23 yd. pass from Stafford (Akers kick)
10/27/13 DAL 6 80 :50 :12 6 10
Scoring Play: M. Stafford 1 yd. rush (Akers kick)
10/19/14 NO 6 14 1:22 1:48 6 14
Scoring Play: C. Fuller 5 yd. pass from Stafford (Prater kick)
10/26/14 at Atl 11 63 1:38 :00 2 21
Scoring Play: Prater 48 yd. FG
11/9/14 Mia 11 74 2:44 :29 3 3
Scoring Play: T. Riddick 11 yd. pass from Stafford (Prater kick)
12/14/14 Min 10 65 4:05 3:43 1 14
12/21/14 at Chi 4 73 1:05 7:15 4 4
Scoring Play: J. Bell 17 yd. run (Prater kick)

Game-Winning Drives (Trailing/Tied) Under 2:00 Le in 4th
Qtr or OT
Large
Date Opp Ply Yds Poss. Clock Deficit Deficit
11/22/09 CLE 10 88 1:46 0:00 6 21
9/25/11 at Min 5 59 1:59 13:01ot 0 20
10/2/11 at Dal 7 40 2:34 1:39 3 24
12/18/11 at Oak 7 98 1:35 0:39 6 13
9/9/12 STL 9 80 1:45 0:10 3 7
10/14/12 at Phi 5 23 2:22 11:05ot 0 10
10/28/12 SEA 16 80 5:07 0:20 3 10
10/27/13 DAL 6 80 :50 :12 6 10
10/19/14 NO 6 14 1:22 1:48 6 14
10/26/14 at Atl 11 63 1:38 :00 2 21
11/9/14 Mia 11 74 2:44 :29 3 3
Game-Winning Touchdown Passes (Trailing/Tied) under 2:00 le
in 4th Qtr or OT
Large
Date Opp Ply Yds Poss. Clock DeficitDeficit
11/22/09 CLE 10 88 1:46 0:00 6 21
10/2/11 at Dal 7 40 2:34 1:39 3 24
12/18/11 at Oak 7 98 1:35 0:39 6 13
9/9/12 STL 9 80 1:45 0:10 3 7
10/28/12 SEA 16 80 5:07 0:20 3 10
10/27/13 DAL 6 80 :50 :12 6 10
10/19/14 NO 6 14 1:22 1:48 6 14
11/9/14 Mia 11 74 2:44 :29 3 3
Game-Winning Touchdowns (Pass/Rush) when Trailing or Tied
under 1:00 in 4th
Large
11/22/09 CLE 10 88 1:46 0:00 6 21
12/18/11 at Oak 7 98 1:35 0:39 6 13
9/9/12 STL 9 80 1:45 0:10 3 7
10/28/12 SEA 16 80 5:07 0:20 3 10
10/27/13 DAL 6 80 :50 :12 6 10
11/9/14 Mia 11 74 2:44 :29 3 3
Game-Winning Touchdowns (Pass/Rush) when Trailing or Tied
under :30 in 4th
Large
11/22/09 CLE 10 88 1:46 0:00 6 21
9/9/12 STL 9 80 1:45 0:10 3 7
10/28/12 SEA 16 80 5:07 0:20 3 10
10/27/13 DAL 6 80 :50 :12 6 10
11/9/14 Mia 11 74 2:44 :29 3 3
PASSING PRIDE CAREER
Among Lions QBs, Stafford has passed his way into Lions
lore by becoming the franchise leader in multiple categories.
CAREER YARDS
With 21,497 career passing yards, Stafford is the Lions’ all-
time leader in career yards and the only Lions QB to reach
20,000 career yards. With 362 in Week 11 at Pittsburgh
last season (11/17/13), Stafford broke the previous record
of 15,710 held by Layne, which has stood for 55 seasons
(1958). Stafford achieved this record in only 55 career
games. Layne reached 15,710 yards in 97 career games.
On Stafford’s 30-yard completion to WR Golden Tate
in the second quarter at Arizona (11/16), he surpassed
20,000 career passing yards. By reaching 20,000 career
passing yards in his 71st career game, he set a new
NFL record reaching that mark in the fewest career
games. (Courtesy Elias Sports Bureau). He broke the
previous record set by Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino who
accomplished this feat in 74 career games. Only two
other players besides Stafford (71) and Marino (74) have
reached 20,000 career yards in fewer than 80 games,
including QB Kurt Warner (76) and QB Peyton Manning
(78).
Stafford threw for 280 yards in the team’s 20-16 win over
Miami (11/9), and charted 19,953 passing through his
first 70 career games. He has totaled the most passing
yards in NFL history through 70 career games, which
includes 774 passing yards more than Dolphins Hall
of Fame QB Dan Marino (19,179) who has the second-
most through 70 games. Stafford was just 47 yards shy
of becoming the first player in NFL history with 20,000
passing yards through his first 70 career games.
Lions Leaders, Career Passing Yards
Rk Player Att Cmp Yds TD Int Years
1 M. Stafford 3058 1828 21497 128 85 2009-
2 B. Layne 2193 1074 15710 118 142 1950-58
3 S. Mitchell 1850 1049 12647 79 57 1994-98
Lions Leaders, Career 300-Yard Passing Games
Rk Player G Years
1 M. Stafford 27 2009-
2 S. Mitchell 8 1994-98
3 J. Kitna 7 2006-08
Lions Leaders, Career 400-Yard Passing Games
Rk Player G Years
1 M. Stafford 6 2009-
2t S. Mitchell 1 1994-98
2t C. Batch 1 1998-01
2t J. Kitna 1 2006-08
NFL Leaders, Passing Yards Thru First 70 Games
Rk Player Yds
1 M. Stafford 19953
2 D. Marino 19179
3 K. Warner 18490

CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
With two touchdown passes in the Lions’ Week 8 comeback
win over Atlanta in London (10/26), Stafford reached 120
touchdown passes for his career and became the Lions
all-time leader in that category, breaking Hall of Fame QB
Bobby Layne’s previous record of 118. His current total
stands at 128.
Stafford threw for three touchdowns in Week 14 vs.
Tampa Bay (12/7), marking his 18th career game with
three or more touchdown passes.
Lions Leaders, Career Passing Touchdowns
1 M. Stafford 3058 1828 21497 128 85 2009-
2 B. Layne 2193 1074 15710 118 142 1950-58
Lions Leaders, Career Games with 3+ TD Passes
Rk Player G Years
1 M. Stafford 18 2009-
2 B. Layne 12 1950-58
CAREER COMPLETIONS
With 34 completions vs. Chicago (11/27), Stafford tied
the fourth-highest single-game completions total in
teamhistory.Henowhasfourofthesixhighesttalliesfor
single-game completions in franchise history. Among the
six highest single-game completion totals in franchise
history, Stafford’s 45 attempts were the fewest needed
by a Lions passer to complete 34+ passes in a game.
Lions Leaders, Career Pass Completions
1 M. Stafford 3058 1828 21497 128 85 2009-
2 B. Layne 2193 1074 15710 118 142 1950-58
3 S. Mitchell 1850 1049 12647 79 57 1994-98
Lions Leaders, Single-Game Completions
Rk Player Cmp Opp Date
1 M. Stafford 37 Atl 12/22/12
2t C. Batch 36 at Arz11/8/01
2t M. Stafford 36 at GB 1/1/12
4t S. Hill 34 at Buf10/3/10
4t M. Stafford 34 Sea 10/28/12
4t M. Stafford 34 Chi 11/27/14
PASSING PRIDE SEASON
With 4,650 passing yards in 2013, Stafford secured the
Top-3 single-season passing yards totals in Lions history.
His 2013 total ranks third behind his 2011 (5,038) and 2012
(4,967) numbers.
SEASON YARDS
Stafford, now with 4,040 yards this year, has reached
4,000 yards on the season and recorded his fourth career
4,000-yard season, an accomplishment he has done for the
fourth-straight year (5,038 in 2011; 4,967 in 2012; 4,650 in
2013; 4,040 in 2014). With 4,000+ passing yards this year,
Stafford joined QB Peyton Manning (5) and Hall of Fame
QB Dan Marino (4) as the only passers in NFL history with
four 4,000-yard seasons in a passer’s first six years in the
League.
Stafford is the second passer, along with Manning,
in history to record four-straight 4,000-yard seasons
during the player’s first six NFL seasons. He is one of six
quarterbacks overall in NFL history to throw for 4,000
yards in four-straight seasons.
NFL Leaders, 4,000-Yd Seasons in 1st 6 Seasons
Rk Player Tm No. Years
1 P. Manning Ind 5 1998-2003
2t D. Marino^ Mia 4 1983-88
2t M. Stafford Det 4 2009-
NFL Leaders, Consecutive 4,000-Yard Seasons
Rk Player Tm No Streak
1 D. Brees NO 9 2006-
2 P. Manning Ind 6 1999-2004
3 P. Manning Ind 5 2006-10
4t P. Rivers SDG 4 2008-11
4t M. Ryan Atl 4 2011-
4t T. Brady NE 4 2011
4t M. Stafford Det 4 2011-
* QBs within 250 yards to reach 4,000 in 2014 to extend current
streak
^Pro Football Hall of Fame
SEASON COMPLETIONS
Stafford’s343completionsthrough 15 gamesin2014 are
currently seventh in Lions history for a single season.
This season marks the fourth time in Stafford’s six-year
career he has eclipsed 300+ completions.
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Pass Completions
Rk Player Att Cmp Yds TD Rtg Year
1 M. Stafford 727 435 4967 20 79.8 2012
2 M. Stafford 663 421 5038 41 97.2 2011
3 J. Kitna 596 372 4208 21 79.9 2006
4 M. Stafford 634 371 4650 29 84.2 2013
5 J. Kitna 561 355 4068 18 80.9 2007
6 S. Mitchell 583 346 4338 32 92.3 1995
7 M. Stafford 561 343 4040 19 85.4 2014
SEASON TOUCHDOWNS
Stafford’s 29 touchdown passes last season were the
third-most in franchise history. With 41 touchdown
passes in 2011 and 20 in 2012, he now holds three of
the Top-10 highest single-season touchdown totals in
Lions history.
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Passing Touchdowns
Rk Player Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Rtg Year
1 M. Stafford 663 421 63.5 5038 41 97.2 2011
2 S. Mitchell 583 346 59.3 4338 32 92.3 1995
3 M. Stafford 634 371 58.5 4650 29 84.2 2013
4 B. Layne 332 152 45.8 2403 26 67.6 1951
5 E. Morrall 328 174 53.0 2621 24 86.2 1963
6 J. Kitna 596 372 62.4 4208 21 79.9 2006
7 M. Stafford 727 435 59.8 4967 20 79.8 2012
STAFFORD SINCE 2011
NFL Leaders, Passing Yards - Since 2011
1 D. Brees 63 2598 1768 68.1 20486 160 102.7
2 M. Stafford 63 2585 1570 60.7 18695 109 86.6
3 T. Brady 63 2442 1547 63.3 18434 131 97.4
NFL Leaders, Passing Touchdowns - Since 2011
1 D. Brees 63 2598 1768 68.1 20486 160 102.7
2 A. Rodgers 55 1842 1231 66.8 15629 137 112.3
3t T. Brady 63 2442 1547 63.3 18434 131 97.4
3t P. Manning 47 1802 1224 67.9 14590 131 108.3
5 T. Romo 61 2106 1395 66.2 16321 122 99.6
6 P. Rivers 63 2189 1441 65.8 16703 116 94.6
7 M. Ryan 63 2413 1594 66.1 17845 115 94.3
8 M. Stafford 63 2585 1570 60.7 18695 109 86.6

NFL Leaders, Pass Completions - Since 2011
1 D. Brees 63 2598 1768 68.1 20486 160 102.7
2 M. Ryan 63 2413 1594 66.1 17845 115 94.3
3 M. Stafford 63 2585 1570 60.7 18695 109 86.6
START ME UP
By starting in Week 11 at Pittsburgh last season (11/17/13),
Stafford set the franchise record for consecutive starts by
a Lions quarterback with 42, dating back to September 11,
2011. He broke a tie with QB Greg Landry (41) for the most
consecutive starts by a Lions QB in franchise history. He
also set that same mark for consecutive starts including
playoffs (43).
Stafford’s start at New England in Week 12 (11/27)
was his 60th-consecutive start as he became the first
quarterback in franchise history to start 60-straight
games.
Lions Leaders, Consecutive Starts by QBs (Includes Playoffs)
Rk Player G Dates
1 M. Stafford 64 9/11/2011-Present
2 G. Landry 42 11/15/1970-10/28/1973
3 J. Harrington 37 9/7/2003-10/16/2005
Lions Leaders, Consecutive Starts by QBs (Regular Season)
Rk Player G Dates
1 M. Stafford 63 9/11/2011-present
2 G. Landry 41 11/15/1970-10/28/1973
3 J. Harrington 37 9/7/2003-10/16/2005
Lions Leaders, Career Starts by QBs (Includes Playoffs)
Rk Player G
1 B. Layne 87
2 G. Landry 85
3 M. Stafford 77
Lions Leaders, Career Starts by QBs (Regular Season)
Rk Player G
1 B. Layne 83
2 G. Landry 84
3 M. Stafford 76
LIONS RECORD WHEN STAFFORD...
Registers 105.0+ passer rating: ..........................................14-1
Registers 100.0+ passer rating: ..........................................15-4
Throws for 300+ yards: ......................................................16-10
Throws for 350+ yards: .........................................................10-6
Throws 3+ TDs: .......................................................................13-5
Throws 4+ TDs: .........................................................................6-1
Tallies completion percentage of 66.7+: ..........................16-7
Tallies completion percentage 70.0+: .................................8-5
STAFFORD’S LONG PASSES AND TOUCHDOWNS
80+-yard passes...........................................................................1
75+-yard Pass TDs.......................................................................3
75+-yard passes...........................................................................4
70+-yard Pass TDs.......................................................................6
70+-yard passes...........................................................................8
60+-yard Pass TDs.......................................................................7
60+-yard passes...........................................................................9
50+-yard Pass TDs.....................................................................15
50+-yard passes.........................................................................26
40+-yard Pass TDs.....................................................................19
40+-yard passes.........................................................................51
25+-Yard Pass TDs.....................................................................34
25+-yard passes.......................................................................145
20+-Yard Pass TDs.....................................................................26
20+-yard passes.......................................................................255
MEGATRON UNMATCHED
Eighth-year WR Calvin Johnson has produced some of
the most prolific numbers among receivers in NFL history
over the past three seasons and has continued to establish
himself in 2014 as perhaps the best receiver in the League.
Johnson has earned starting nods for the past four Pro
Bowls and was named AP All-Pro in each of the past three
seasons, including 2013.
In the Lions’ 34-17 win over Tampa Bay, Johnson caught
8 passes for 158 yards and had one touchdown reception
(6 yards). Johnson has now surpassed 150 yards in a
game for the 14th time in his career, and he is now tied
with WR Randy Moss and WR Isaac Bruce for the fi h-
most 150-yard receiving games in NFL history
Johnson caught touchdown passes of 25 and six yards
in the team’s 34-17 win over Chicago on Thanksgiving.
With two receiving touchdowns, Johnson set a new
NFL record for the most receiving touchdowns on
Thanksgiving by breaking the previous high of seven
by former Lions WR Cloyce Box (7, 1949-50, 52-54) for
the most receiving touchdowns on Thanksgiving in NFL
history. Johnson entered the game tied with Cowboys
Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin with six.
• Johnson has now scored a receiving touchdown in
seven of his eight career Thanksgiving Day games,
including a touchdown catch in each of the past six
Thanksgiving game. His two receiving touchdowns
are the most for Johnson on Thanksgiving.
In true Megatron form, Johnson returned from injury
in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9) a er missing three games
and recorded seven receptions for 113 yards and one
touchdown. Toward the end of the first quarter, Johnson
and Stafford connected on a 49-yard touchdown pass as
Johnson muscled his way past Miami CB Brent Grimes
to bring it down.
Johnson wasted no time flexing his muscles in the Lions’
Monday Night win over the Giants in Week 1 (9/8) as he
led all receivers with seven receptions for 164 yards and
two touchdowns, including a 67-yard TD catch from QB
Matthew Stafford on the opening drive of the game.
JOHNSON IN DECEMBER/JANUARY
Since 2011, Johnson has recorded the most receiving
yards (1,872) among receivers in regular season games
played in December/January. During that span, Johnson
has played 16 games (equivalent to a full season) and
has averaged 117.0 yards per game and is the only player
averaging over 100 yards with a minimum of eight games
played.
He also ranks second in December/January games since
2011 with 106 receptions.
NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards in Dec/Jan Since 2011
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Yds/G
1 C. Johnson 16 112 1872 16.7 53 6 117.0
2 D. Thomas 17 94 1476 15.7 77 12 86.8
3 R. White 17 119 1451 12.2 44t 11 85.4
RECEIVERS IN FIRST EIGHT SEASONS
Johnson caught six passes for 103 yards in the Lions’ 20-
14 win at Chicago. With 103 yards vs. the Bears, Johnson
recorded his 44th career 100-yard game, which is the
second-most by a player in his first eight seasons in NFL
history. Johnson is just one 100-yard game behind WR
Randy Moss (45, 1998-2006) for the most by a player in his
first eight seasons.

NFL Leaders, Career 100-Yard Games in 1st 8 Seasons
Rk Player G 100 Yd Pct
1 R. Moss 125 45 36.0
2 C. Johnson 118 44 37.3
3t M. Harrison 123 43 35.0
3t T. Holt 126 43 34.1
NFL Leaders, 150-Yard Games in 1st 8 Seasons
Rk Players G
1 L. Alworth 17
2 J. Rice 16
3 C. Johnson 14
4t T. Holt 12
4t R. Moss 12
ALL TIME RECEIVING
REACHING 10,000 CAREER YARDS
With 146 receiving yards against Chicago (11/27),
Johnson surpassed 10,000 career yards and became
the first player in Lions history with 10,000 yards. He
accomplished this feat in 115 games and set a new NFL
record for the fewest games to record 10,000 receiving
yards as he broke the previous mark of 116 games set
by Torry Holt.
With 10,366 career yards, he ranks second among
receivers in their first eight seasons.
NFL Leaders, Career Receiving Yards Through 8 Seasons
Rk Player Years G Yds Yds/G
1 T. Holt 1999-2006 126 10675 84.7
2 C. Johnson 2007- 118 10366 87.8
3 J. Rice 1985-92 124 10273 82.8
4 R. Moss 1998-2005 125 10147 81.2
5 M. Harrison 1996-2003 123 10072 81.9
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME
Having played in 118 career games, Johnson holds the
NFL all-time record for receiving yards per game. With
103 yards at Chicago (12/21) Johnson pushed his career
average to 87.8 yards per game. (Courtesty Elias Sports
Bureau)
NFL Leaders, Career Receiving Yards Per Game (100 game Min.)
Rk Player Yrs G Yds Yds/G
1 C. Johnson 2007- 118 10366 87.8
2 A. Johnson 2003- 168 13463 80.1
3 T. Holt 1999-2009 173 13382 77.4
4 M. Harrison 1996-2008 190 14580 76.7
5 J. Rice 1985-2004 303 22895 75.6
NFL Leaders, Career Receiving Yards Through 100 Games
Rk Player Yds
1 L. Alworth 9019
2 C. Johnson 8740
3 R. Moss 8680
4 T. Holt 8598
5 J. Rice 8488
NFL Leaders, Career 100-Yard Games Through 100 Games
Rk Player G
1 L. Alworth 40
2 R. Moss 39
3 C. Johnson 37
4 T. Holt 35
Rk Player G
1 L. Alworth 17
2 J. Rice 14
3 R. Moss 12
4t I. Bruce 11
4t C .Johnson 11
Rk Player G
1t L. Alworth 5
1t C. Johnson 5
100 AVERAGE
By recording 158 yards vs. Tampa Bay (12/7), Johnson has
once again reached an average of 100+ yards over a 70-
game stretch. Over the past 70 games, he has accumulated
7,144 yards and averaged 102.1 yards per game. Only
Johnson and Hall of Fame WR Lance Alworth as the only
players in NFL History to average 100+ yards over a stretch
of 70 games.
In Week 1 this year, Johnson’s 164 receiving yards vs.
the New York Giants (9/8), Johnson reached a 100-yard
average over 70 games for the first time in his career
(100.8; 7,053 yds), joining Alworth as the only players to
accomplish this feat.
NFL Leaders, 100.0 Receiving Yards Avg Over 70 Games (7,000
yards)
Rk Player Yds Avg* G^ Seasons
1 L. Alworth 7268 103.8 9 1964-68
2 C. Johnson 7144 102.1 5 2009-
* Represents highest 70-game average of career.
^Represent number of games the player reached 100+ average
over the previous 70 games.
With 83 yards in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14), Johnson reached
6,353 receiving yards over his past 60 games (105.9 yds/g),
which set a record for the most receiving yards in NFL
history over a 60-game span. With 103 yards last week at
Chicago, Johnson’s average over the last 60 games (106.3)
has now topped that. Prior to Johnson setting the new
mark, the previous record was held by Alworth with 6,283
receiving yards over 60 games. Only Johnson and Alworth
have ever averaged 100+ yards over 60 games.
Johnson’s current average stands at 106.3 yards per
game (6,379 yards), and he has held that 100.0 yards per
game average over the past 19 games he played.
NFL Leaders, 100.0 Receiving Yards Avg Over 60 Games (6,000
yards)
1 C. Johnson 6379 106.3 19 2010-
2 L. Alworth 6283 104.7 23 1964-68
over the previous 60 games.
Johnson has now averaged 100+ yards over a 50-game
stretch for the past 25 games. During this span, his highest
50-game tally was 5,588 (111.8 yds/g), which is also the
most receiving yards in NFL history over 50 games.
His current average over the past 50 games stands
at 107.4 (5,371 yds). Only Johnson and Alworth have
maintained a 50-game average of 100.0+ yards for a
stretch of at least 20 games.
NFL Leaders, 100.0 Receiving Yards Average Over 50 Games
1 C. Johnson 5588 111.8 25 2010-
2 L. Alworth 5414 108.3 29 1964-68
3 J. Rice 5162 103.2 10 1993-96
4 C. Hennigan 5057 101.1 3 1961-64
over the previous 50 game.
Note: Alworth and Rice are members of Pro Football Hall of Fame.

THREE YEAR TOTALS
With 98 yards in Week 15 vs. Baltimore last season
(12/16/13), Johnson reached 5,094 receiving yards since
2011 and became the first player in NFL history to record
5,000 receiving yards over a three-year span (2011-13).
NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards in 3-Year Span
Rk Player Years G Yds Yds/G
1 C. Johnson 2011-13 46 5137 111.7
2 J. Rice 1993-95 48 4850 101.0
3 C. Johnson 2010-12 47 4765 101.4
200 YARD GAMES
Johnson’s 329-yard outing against the Cowboys in Week
8 last season (10/27/13) was his fi h career 200+-yard
receiving game. He is now tied with Hall of Fame WR
Lance Alworth for the most 200-yard games in NFL
history.
NFL Leaders, Regular Season 200-Yard Games
Rk Player G
1t L. Alworth 5
1t C. Johnson 5
3t D. Hutson 4
3t C. Hennigan 4
3t J. Rice 4
NFL Leaders, Career 200-Yard Games (Including Postseason)
Rk Player G
1 C. Johnson 6
2t L. Alworth 5
2t J. Rice 5
4t D. Hutson 4
4t C. Hennigan 4
150 YARD GAMES
With 158 yards in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7), Johnson
registered his 14th career game of 150+ receiving yards. He
isnowtiedwithWRRandyMossandWRIsaacBruceforfi h
on the NFL’s career list of 150-yard receiving games.
Heholds the Lions career record with14150-yard games
and now has nine more than Moore, who is second on the
Lions all-time list with five 150-yard games.
Johnson accumulated 11 150-yard games in his first
100 career games which tied for the fourth-most in NFL
history by a player in his first 100 games.
Since 2011, Johnson has 11 150-yard games, the most
in the NFL over the past four seasons. He has four more
than the second-highest tally (Giants Victor Cruz, 6).
NFL Leaders, 150-Yard Receiving Games
Rk Player G GP Pct*
1 J. Rice 30 303 9.9
2t L. Alworth 17 136 12.5
2t T. Owens 17 219 7.8
4 D. Maynard 15 186 8.1
5t R. Moss 14 218 6.4
5t I. Bruce 14 223 6.3
5t C. Johnson 14 116 8.3
*Percent of career games recording 150 receiving yards
100 YARD GAMES
Johnson’s 103-yard effort in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21)
gave him his 44th-career 100-yard game as he gained
sole possession of 12th place on the NFL all-time list for
career 100-yard receiving games.
On Thanksgiving vs. the Bears (11/27), Johnson (146
yards) recorded his 42nd career 100-yard as he set a
career single-game high for the most receiving yards
accumulated vs. Chicago, surpassing his previous best of
133 at Chicago (10/4/09).
With 164 receiving yards in Week 1 vs. the Giants (9/8),
Johnson recorded his 40th career 100-yard game and
28th since 2011. He reached 40 career games with
100 yards in the third fewest games by a receiver in
NFL history. Only HOF WR Lance Alworth (96) and WR
Randy Moss (106) accomplished this in fewer games. His
current total stands at 41.
Johnson tallied 100+ yards in seven of his 14 games
played in 2013, pushing his career total to 39. He tied
Browns WR Josh Gordon for the most 100+-yard
receiving games in 2013.
NFL Leaders, Career 100-Yard Games
Rk Player G 100+ Gms Pct
1 J. Rice^ 303 76 25.1
2 R. Moss 218 64 29.4
3 M. Harrison 190 59 31.1
4 T. Owens 219 51 23.3
5t A. Johnson* 168 50 29.8
5t D. Maynard^ 186 50 26.9
7t T. Holt 173 47 27.2
7t M. Irvin^ 159 47 29.6
7t S. Smith* 197 47 23.9
10 J. Smith 178 46 25.8
11 I. Bruce 223 45 20.2
12 C. Johnson* 118 44 37.3
*Pro Football Hall of Fame; ^ Active
CALCULATING CATCHES
During his career, Johnson has recorded some of the
longest receptions in Lions history.
Johnson’s Long Receptions and Touchdowns
90+-Yard Receptions (all TDs):..........1
85+-Yard Receptions:...........................3
85+-Yard Receiving TDs:......................2
75+-Yard Receptions:...........................5
70+Yard Receptions: ............................8
70+Yard Receiving TDs: ......................7
50+-Yard Receptions: ..........................22
40+-Yard Receptions: ..........................38
25+-Yard Receptions: ..........................93
20+-Yard Receptions: ..........................172
20+Yard Receiving TDs:.......................32
JOHNSON’S CUMULATIVE PRODUCTION
Johnson’s 6,175 receiving yards since 2011 (four seasons)
are the most in NFL history over a four-year span. Johnson
is also the only player to record 6,000 receiving yards over
a four-year span.
NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards - Since 2011
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg TD 25+
1 C. Johnson 58 369 6175 16.7 39 55
2 A. Brown 60 367 4964 13.5 27 35
3 D. Thomas 58 321 4919 15.3 39 56

NFL Leaders, Receptions - Since 2011
1 C. Johnson 58 369 6175 16.7 39 55
2 A. Brown 60 367 4964 13.5 27 35
3 B. Marshall 61 360 4738 13.2 37 40
NFL Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns - Since 2011
1 D. Bryant 62 332 4764 14.3 48 47
2 J. Graham 62 349 4342 12.4 46 35
3 R.Gronkowski 49 266 3833 14.4 44 33
4 J. Nelson 59 294 4755 16.2 43 53
5t C. Johnson 58 369 6175 16.7 39 55
5t D. Thomas 58 321 4919 15.3 39 56
NFL Leaders, 25+-Yard Receptions - Since 2011
1 D. Thomas 58 321 4919 15.3 39 56
2 C. Johnson 58 369 6175 16.7 39 55
3 J. Nelson 59 294 4755 16.2 43 53
SINCE THE DAWN OF MEGATRON
NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards Since 2007
1 C. Johnson 118 639 10366 16.2 72 93
2 A. Johnson 107 691 9510 13.8 46 70
3 B. Marshall 121 753 9462 12.6 63 71
NFL Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns Since 2007
1 C. Johnson 118 639 10366 16.2 72 93
2 L. Fitzgerald 124 677 8987 13.3 65 71
3 A. Gates 117 519 6569 12.7 65 50
NFL Leaders, 25+-Yard Receptions Since 2007
1 C. Johnson 118 639 10366 16.2 72 93
2 D. Jackson 101 410 7200 17.6 37 89
3 S. Smith 120 563 8247 14.6 43 81
NFL Leaders, 150+-Yard Games Since 2007
Rk Player G
1 C. Johnson 14
2 A. Johnson 10
NFL Leaders, 200-Yard Receiving Games Since 2007
Rk Player G
1 C. Johnson 5
2t A. Johnson 2
2t R. Wayne 2
2t R. White 2
RISING AMONG LIONS LEGENDS CAREER
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
With two touchdowns in Week 10 at Chicago last season
(11/10/13), Johnson reached 63 career touchdown
receptions and broke WR Herman Moore’s franchise
record of 61. His current total stands at 72.
Lions Leaders, Career Receiving Touchdowns
Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Years
1 C. Johnson 639 10366 16.2 72 2007-
2 H. Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001
Lions Leaders, Games with 2+ Receiving Touchdowns
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 14 2007-
2 H. Moore 9 1991-2001
CAREER RECEPTIONS
Currently second in team history with 639 career
receptions, Johnson became the second player in team
history with 600-career receptions in Week 10 vs.
Miami this season (11/9) with a seven-catch, 113-yard
performance against the Dolphins.
By registering his 600th reception in his 112th game,
Johnson reached 600 receptions faster than any player
in Lions history. WR Herman Moore reached 600 career
receptions in 118 games.
Lions Leaders, Career Receptions
1 H. Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001
2 C. Johnson 639 10366 16.2 72 2007-
3 J. Morton 469 6499 13.9 35 1994-2001
Since entering the NFL, Johnson has registered 11
10+-reception games, which is most in team history. All
11 have occurred over the past three seasons, including
six in 2012.
Lions Leaders, Career 10+ Reception Games
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 11 2007-
2 H. Moore 9 1991-2001
3 B. Perriman 3 1991-96
CAREER YARDS
With 49 yards in Week 14 at Philadelphia last season
(12/8/13), Johnson reached 9,184 career receiving yards
and surpassed WR Herman Moore’s franchise record of
9,174 for the most in Lions history. He surpassed 10,000
career yards in Week 13 this season vs. Chicago (11/27)
and became the ﬁrst player in Lions history with 10,000
yards.
Lions Leaders, Career Receiving Yards
1 C. Johnson 639 10366 16.2 72 2007-
2 H. Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001
3 J. Morton 469 6499 13.9 35 1994-2001
Lions Leaders, Career 100-Yard Receiving Games
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 44 2007-
2 H. Moore 34 1991-01
Thus far in his career, Johnson has set team records with
14 150-yard games and ﬁve 200-yard games.
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 14 2007-
2 H. Moore 5 1991-01
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 5 2007-
2 C. Box 2 1949-50,52-54
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS
Lions Leaders, Total Touchdowns
Rk Player TD PAT FG S 2pt Pts Years
1 B. Sanders 109 0 0 0 0 654 1989-98
2 C. Johnson 73 0 0 0 2 442 2007-

RISING AMONG LIONS LEGENDS SEASON
SEASON YARDS
Johnson’s 103 yards at Chicago, increased his season
totalto1,038yards.Hehasnowrecordedhissixthcareer
1,000-yard season, as he accomplished this for the fi h-
straight season. With five-straight 1,000-yard receiving
seasons, Johnson set a new team record for the most
consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons by breaking a
tie with WR Herman Moore (4, 1995-98). Johnson also
recorded 1,000 yards in 2008 (1,331), 2010 (1,120), 2011
(1,681), 2012 (1,964) and 2013 (1,492).
Lions Leaders, Consecutive 1,000-Yard Receiving Seasons
Rk Player No. Years
1 Calvin Johnson 5 2010-
2 Herman Moore 4 1995-98
3 Johnnie Morton 3 1994-2001
With 1,492 yards in 2013 Johnson now holds three of the
Top-5 and four of the Top-7 seasons for receiving yards
in franchise history.
Johnson surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of the
past four seasons (2010-2013) and now has five career
1,000-yard seasons (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014).
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Receiving Yards
Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Year
1 C. Johnson 122 1964 16.1 5 2012
2 H. Moore 123 1686 13.7 14 1995
3 C. Johnson 96 1681 17.5 16 2011
4. C. Johnson 84 1492 17.8 12 2013
SEASON RECEPTIONS
Johnson’s 84 receptions in 2013 are the ninth-most in
Lions history. He now owns three of the team’s Top-10
highest single-season reception totals.
His 122 receptions in 2012 are the second-most in Lions
history (WR Herman Moore 123 in 1995) and tied for the
fourth-highest single-season tally in NFL history.
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Receptions
Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Year
1 H. Moore 123 1686 13.7 14 1995
2 C. Johnson 122 1964 16.1 5 2012
3 B. Perriman 108 1488 13.8 9 1995
4 H. Moore 106 1296 12.2 9 1996
5 H. Moore 104 1293 12.4 8 1997
6 M. Furrey 98 1086 11.1 6 2006
7 C. Johnson 96 1681 17.5 16 2011
8 B. Perriman 94 1021 10.9 5 1996
9 C. Johnson 84 1492 17.8 12 2013
RISING AMONG LIONS LEGENDS GAME
SINGLE GAME RECEPTIONS
Lions Leaders, Single-Game Receptions
Rk Player Rec Opp Date
1t H. Moore 14 Chi 12/4/95
1t C. Johnson 14 Dal 10/27/13
3 C. Johnson 13 Ind 12/2/12
4t C. Box 12 at Bal 12/3/50
4t Ja. Jones 12 at Cle 9/28/86
4t B. Perriman 12 at Chi 11/19/95
4t B. Perriman 12 Min 11/23/95
4t H. Moore 12 at Min 9/1/96
4t C. Johnson 12 at Min 11/11/12
Lions Leaders, Single-Season 10+ Reception Games
Rk Player G Years
1 C. Johnson 6 2012
2 H. Moore 4 1995
3 B. Perriman 3 1995
SINGLE GAME YARDS
Lions Leaders, Single-Game Receiving Yards
Rk Player Yds Opp Date
1 C. Johnson 329 Dal 10/27/13
2 C. Box 302 Bal 12/3/50
3 R. Johnson 248 NO 12/3/89
4 C. Johnson 244 at GB 1/1/12
5 C. Johnson 225 Atl 12/22/12
6 C. Johnson 214 at Oak 12/18/11
7 C. Johnson 207 at Min 11/11/12
JOHNSON-TATE FOR 1,000
With Johnson (1,038) reaching 1,000 receiving yards, he
joined WR Golden Tate (1,286) in the surpassing of 1,000
receivingyardsinseason.TheybecomethefirstpairofLions
receivers to both reach 1,000 receiving yards in the same
season since 2006 (WR Roy Williams, 1310; WR Mike Furrey,
1,086). In Lions history, this is the sixth time that two Lions
receivers have each reached 1,000 receiving yards in the
same season (1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006 and 2014).
Seasons with 2 1,000-Yard Receivers in Lions History
1995: Herman Moore (1686) and Brett Perriman (1,488)
1996: Herman Moore (1,296) and Brett Perriman (1,021)
1997: Herman Moore (1,293) and Johnnie Morton (1,057)
1999: Germane Crowell (1,338) and Johnnie Morton (1,129)
2006: Roy Williams (1,310) and Mike Furrey (1,086)
2014: Golden Tate (1,286) and Calvin Johnson (1,038)
Johnson and Tate are in rare company this season, as
Detroit is just one of three teams in the NFL to have two
1000-yard receivers in 2014.
NFL Duos, 1000-Yard Receivers
Player Tm G Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
D. Thomas Den 15 167 103 1504 14.6 86t 11
E. Sanders Den 15 132 95 1331 14 48 9
G. Tate Det 15 138 96 1286 13.4 73t 4
C. Johnson Det 12 117 67 1038 15.5 67t 6
J. Nelson GB 15 143 92 1433 15.6 80t 13
R. Cobb GB 15 122 87 1207 13.9 70t 10

WR Golden Tate was one of the Lions’ top targets in free
agency this offseason, and his impact on Detroit’s offense
so far has been evident with his ability to create in open
space and move the chains. Through Week 16, Tate ranks
seventh in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,286 and fourth
in receptions with 96. This season marks the first time in
Tate’s career he has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards.
Tate led the Lions with seven receptions for 38 yards and
scored the team’s only touchdown on a 7-yard score in
the second quarter vs. Minnesota (12/14). Tate now has
7+ receptions in eight games this season and has joined
three other players in Lions history (WR Herman Moore
in 1995 and 1996, Brett Perriman in 1996 and WR Calvin
Johnson in 2012) with at least eight games recording 7+
receptions in a season.
Lions Leaders, Games with 7+ Receptions in Season
Rk Player Year G
1t H. Moore 1995 9
1t C. Johnson 2012 9
1t B. Perriman 1996 9
4t H. Moore 1996 8
4t G. Tate 2014 8
2014 NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1st
1 A. Brown 15 122 1570 12.9 54t 12 80
2 Ju. Jones 14 100 1535 15.4 79 6 72
3 D. Thomas 15 103 1504 14.6 86t 11 64
4 J. Nelson 15 92 1433 15.6 80t 13 66
5 T. Hilton 14 82 1345 16.4 73t 7 63
6 E. Sanders 15 95 1331 14.0 48 9 66
7 G. Tate 15 96 1286 13.4 73t 4 55
2014 NFL Leaders, Receptions
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1st
1 A. Brown 15 122 1570 12.9 54t 12 80
2 D. Thomas 15 103 1504 14.6 86t 11 64
3 Ju. Jones 14 100 1535 15.4 79 6 72
4 G. Tate 15 96 1286 13.4 73t 4 55
Tate’s 89 yards against the Bears (11/27) added to
his team lead in receiving yards as he reached 1,136
receiving yards through 12 games. Tate joined WR Pat
Studstill (1,191 in 1966), WR Herman Moore (1,234 in
1995), WR Brett Perriman (1,142 in 1995) and WR Calvin
Johnson (1,428 in 2012, 1,299 in 2013) as the only
players in team history to reach 1,100 receiving yards
through the season’s first 12 games.
Combined with his 154 yards in Week 7 vs. New Orleans
(10/19), Tate’s 151-yard game against Atlanta in Week 8
(10/26) made him just the third receiver in Lions history
with back-to-back 150-yard games, joining E Cloyce Box
(1952) and WR Calvin Johnson (2013) as the only players
in team history with back-to-back 150-yard games. Four
of Tate’s Top-5 receiving yard performances have now
come with the Lions.
QB Matthew Stafford’s 73-yard TD pass to Tate in the
fourth quarter vs. New Orleans (10/19) was the longest
pass play for a touchdown in the fourth quarter for the
Lions when trailing in a comeback win since QB Rodney
Peete and WR Herman Moore connected on a 93-yard
pass play with 14:48 to play at Minnesota October 31,
1992. In that game, Detroit trailed 27-17 and won 30-27.
Tate’s Top-5 Performances, Receiving Yards
Rk Date Opp Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1 10/19/2014 NO 10 154 15.4 73t 1
2 10/26/2014 at Atl 7 151 21.6 59t 1
3 10/5/2014 Buf 7 134 19.1 55 1
4 12/29/2013 StL 8 129 16.1 47t 1
5 9/28/2014 at NYJ 8 116 14.5 35 0
Lions Leaders, Single-Season Receptions
Rk Player Season G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1 H. Moore 1995 16 123 1686 13.7 69t 14
2 C. Johnson 2012 16 122 1964 16.1 53 5
3 B. Perriman 1995 16 108 1488 13.8 91t 9
4 H. Moore 1996 16 106 1296 12.2 50t 9
5 H. Moore 1997 16 104 1293 12.4 79 8
6 M. Furrey 2006 16 98 1086 11.1 31 6
7 C. Johnson 2011 16 96 1681 17.5 73t 16
8 B. Perriman 1996 16 94 1021 10.9 44 5
9 G. Tate 2014 14 91 1224 13.5 73t 4
Tate has also been among the League’s best receivers in
third-down situations as he leads the NFL in third-down
receiving yards with 524 and is second in third-down
receptions with 33.
2014 NFL Leaders, Third-Down Receiving Yards
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1 G. Tate 15 33 524 15.9 73t 3
2 A. Brown 15 35 486 13.9 54t 3
3 J. Nelson 15 25 426 17.0 73t 5
2014 NFL Leaders, Third-Down Receptions
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1 A. Brown 15 35 486 13.9 54t 3
2 G. Tate 15 33 524 15.9 73t 3
3 Ja. Jones 15 31 256 8.3 29 1
2014 NFL Leaders, Yards Ater Catch
Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD YAC
1 M. Forte 15 94 785 8.4 56 4 810
2 L. Bell 15 77 774 10.1 48 3 763
3 G. Tate 15 96 1286 13.4 73t 4 704
SHOWTIME TATE

INTERNAL PRESSURE
DESTRUCTIVE D LINE
The Lions defensive line features a fearsome rotation of
linemenwhoguidethedefensewithanaggressiveapproach.
DT Ndamukong Suh and (8.5) DE Ezekiel Ansah (7.5) lead
the team in sacks so far this season through Week 16.
In all, nine diﬀerent defensive linemen have recorded at
least 0.5 sacks as the defensive line has accounted for
31 of the team’s 41 sacks.
2014 Lions Leaders, Sacks
Rk Player Sk Yds
1 N. Suh 8.5 54.5
2 E. Ansah 7.5 56.5
3 G. Johnson 6.0 39
4 J. Jones 4.0 16.5
5t D. Levy 2.5 18
5t C. Mosley 2.5 16.5
7t A. Fluellen 2.0 13
7t J. Ihedigbo 2.0 10
7t S.Tulloch 2.0 22
10 A. Palmer 1.5 13
11tN. Fairley 1.0 2
11tD. Taylor 1.0 2
13 D. Tapp 0.5 4
*Bold = Defensive Linemen
This season, the Lions defensive line is among the best
in the league in forcing opponents into negative plays
(sacks and tackles for loss on rushing plays). Detroit is
tied for second in sacks by defensive line (33.0), second
in TFL by defensive line (24) and second in negative
plays by defensive line with 57 (33.0 sacks, 24 TFL).
2014 NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Sacks
Rk Tm Sk SkY
1 Buf 44.0 260.5
2 Jax 35.0 212
3t Det 33.0 225
3t NYG 33.0 218.5
3t Chi 33.0 197
2014 NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Tackles for Loss on Rush
Plays
Rk Tm RFL* Yds
1 StL 26.5 73.5
2 Buf 25.5 58.5
3 Sea 25.0 61.5
4 Det 24.0 68.5
5 TB 22.5 46
* Stats, LLC “Stuﬀ” category is tackle for loss on rushing plays
that includes .5 for assists
2014 NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Total Negative Plays
(Sacks+Rush TFLs)
Rk Tm Sk SkY RFL* Yds Tot Yds
1 Buf 44.0 260.5 25.5 58.5 69.5 319
2 Det 33.0 225 24.0 68.5 57.0 293.5
3 Jax 35.0 212 21.5 43.5 56.5 255.5
4 StL 29.5 195 26.5 73.5 56.0 268.5
5 TB 30.0 182 22.5 46 52.5 228
2014 NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Forced Fumbles
Rk Tm FF
1 Jax 10
2 Car 8
3t Buf 7
3t Det 7
3t NYG 7
3t StL 7
NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Sacks Since 2010
Rk Tm Sk SkY
1 StL 174.5 1087.5
2 NYG 172.0 1171.5
3 Min 165.0 1029
4 Det 163.5 1145
5 Buf 158.0 990
NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Tackles for Loss on Rush Plays
Since 2010
Rk Tm RFL* Yds
1 TB 133.5 293.5
2 StL 121.5 306
3 Buf 111.0 262
4 Det 109 292.5
5 NYG 99.5 211.5
NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Total Negative Plays (Sacks+Rush
TFLs) Since 2010
Rk Tm Sk SkY RFL* Yds Tot Yds
1 StL 174.5 1087.5 121.5 306 296 1393.5
2 Det 163.5 1145 109 292.5 272.5 1437.5
3 NYG 172.0 1171.5 99.5 211.5 271.5 1383
4 Buf 158.0 990 111.0 262 269.0 1252
5 Min 165.0 1029 92.5 238.5 257.5 1267.5
NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Forced Fumbles since 2010
Rk Tm FF
1 NYG 47
2 Det 41
3 Car 32
4 StL 31
5 Dal 30
NFL Leaders, Defensive Line Safeties since 2010
Rk Tm Saf
1 NYJ 5
2t Det 3
2t Car 3
2t StL 3
TORMENTING TACKLES
In the same categories for defensive tackles, the Lions are
tied for third in sacks (14.0), fourth in tackles for loss with
13.5 and tied for third in total negative plays with 27.5 (14.0
sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss).
2014 NLF Leaders, Sacks By Defensive Tackles
Rk Tm Sk SkY
1 Buf 19.0 118.5
2 TB 14.5 104
3t Min 14.0 93
3t Det 14.0 86
5 Jax 13.5 72

2014 NFL Leaders, Tackles for Loss on Rush Plays by DTs
Rk Tm RFL* Yds
1 Ten 16.5 34.5
2 Jax 14.5 31
3 SD 14 39.5
4 Det 13.5 32
5 SF 12 19
* Stats, LLC“Stuff”categoryistacklefor lossonrushing playsthat
includes.5forassists
2014 NFL Leaders, Total Negative Plays (Sacks+Rush TFLs) by
Defensive Tackles
Rk Tm Sk SkY RFL Yds Tot Yds
1 Buf 19 118.5 10.5 23 29.5 141.5
2 Jax 13.5 72 14.5 31 28 103
3t Det 14 86 13.5 32 27.5 118
3t Ten 11 71 16.5 34.5 27.5 105.5
5 TB 14.5 104 11 21 25.5 125
2014 NFL Leaders, Forced Fumbles by Defensive Tackles
Rk Tm FF
1 Bal 4
2t SF 3
2t Ind 3
4t Ari 2
4t Buf 2
4t Chi 2
4t Det 2
4t SD 2
NFL Leaders, Sacks by Defensive Tackles Since 2010
Rk Tm Sk SkY
1 Buf 76 489.5
2 Det 65 419
3 SF 57.5 360
4 Cin 52.5 349
5 Ten 52 335
NFL Leaders, Tackles for Loss on Rush Plays by Defensive Tackles
Since 2010
Rk Tm RFL Yds
1 Buf 71 169
2 Mia 66 138.5
3 Det 64 145.5
4 TB 55 111
5 Phi 53 116.5
NFL Leaders, Total Negative Plays (Sacks+Rush TFLs) by
Defensive Tackles Since 2010
Rk Tm Sk SkY RFL Yds Tot Yds
1 Buf 76 489.5 71 169 147 658.5
2 Det 65 419 64 145.5 129 564.5
3 Mia 51 271.5 66 138.5 117 410
4 SF 57.5 360 47.5 82 105 442
5 Cin 52.5 349 50.5 104 103 453
NFL Leaders, Forced Fumbles by Defensive Tackles Since 2010
Rk Tm FF
1t Det 12
1t SF 12
3t Buf 11
3t Ten 11
5t Mia 9
5t Cin 9
5t Bal 9
NFL Leaders, Safeties by Defensive Tackles Since 2010
Rk Tm Saf
1 NYJ 3
2 Det 2
3t SF 1
3t Chi 1
3t Cin 1
3t Sea 1
N DOMINATOR
Lions fi h-year DT Ndamukong Suh continues to produce
anddisruptopponentoffenses.Suhfinishedthe2013season
ranking seventh among defensive tackles in combined sacks
and tackles for loss on rushing plays with 11.5 and tied for
sixth in tackles for loss with six.
In the Lions’ 20-14 win at Chicago, Suh registered 2
sacks, giving him five career multi-sack games (1.5+)
and his fourth career 2+ sack game. By registering a
multi-sack (1.5+) game against the Bears, Suh became
the fourth Lions defensive tackle since 1982 to register
five career multi-sack games. He is now tied with Doug
English and Shaun Rogers for the most multi-sack
games by a Lions defensive tackle since 1982.
Lions Leaders, Multi-Sack (1.5+) Games by DTs (since 1982)
Rk Player G
1t D. English 5
1t S. Rogers 5
1t N. Suh 5
With 2.0 sacks vs. the Bears, Suh became the fourth
Lions defensive tackle to record 2+ sacks in four career
games. This is the first time in Suh’s career he has
garnered 2+ sacks in two games during the same season.
He also had 2.0 sacks at Minnesota (10/12).
Lions Leaders, 2+ Sacks in Game by DTs
Rk Player G
1 D. English 5
2t K. Pritchett 4
2t S. Rogers 4
2t N. Suh 4
With two tackles for loss (TFL) at Chicago, Suh has
reached 20 TFLs in a season for the first time in his
career. He now has 2+ TFL’s in six different games this
season, the most games with 2+ TFLs in a season during
his career (4 in 2010 and 2012).
In the team’s 20-16 win over Miami (11/9) and arguably
his best game of the season so far, Suh garnered three
tackles for loss, which marks the third time in his career
he registered 3+ tackles for loss, including twice this
season (3 at Min 10/12; 3 vs. Mia 11/9). Suh finished the
game with four total tackles (three solo) and one sack
(10 yards loss).

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