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{{short description|NFL team season}} |
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{{Infobox NFL season |
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| team = Detroit Lions |
| team = Detroit Lions |
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| year = 1995 |
| year = 1995 |
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| division_place = 2nd [[NFC North|NFC Central]] |
| division_place = 2nd [[NFC North|NFC Central]] |
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| coach = [[Wayne Fontes]] |
| coach = [[Wayne Fontes]] |
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| general manager = Chuck Schmidt |
| general manager = [[Chuck Schmidt (American football)|Chuck Schmidt]] |
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| owner = [[William Clay Ford |
| owner = [[William Clay Ford Sr.]] |
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| stadium = [[Pontiac Silverdome]] |
| stadium = [[Pontiac Silverdome]] |
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| playoffs = Lost [[1995–96 NFL playoffs|Wild Card Playoffs]] |
| playoffs = Lost [[1995–96 NFL playoffs|Wild Card Playoffs]]<br>(at [[1995 Philadelphia Eagles season|Eagles]]) 37–58 |
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| pro_bowlers = '''C''' [[Kevin Glover]]<br/>'''T''' [[Lomas Brown]]<br/>'''WR''' [[Herman Moore]]<br/>'''RB''' [[Barry Sanders]] |
| pro_bowlers = '''C''' [[Kevin Glover]]<br/>'''T''' [[Lomas Brown]]<br/>'''WR''' [[Herman Moore]]<br/>'''RB''' [[Barry Sanders]] |
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| AP All-pros = '''T''' [[Lomas Brown]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''WR''' [[Herman Moore]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''RB''' [[Barry Sanders]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''C''' [[Kevin Glover]] <small>(2nd team)</small> |
| AP All-pros = '''T''' [[Lomas Brown]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''WR''' [[Herman Moore]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''RB''' [[Barry Sanders]] <small>(1st team)</small><br/>'''C''' [[Kevin Glover]] <small>(2nd team)</small> |
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The '''[[1995 NFL season|1995 Detroit Lions]] season''' was the team's 66th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Finishing at 10–6, it marked the Lions' third consecutive winning season, which had not been accomplished in Detroit since the team posted four consecutive winning seasons from 1969 to 1972. |
The '''[[1995 NFL season|1995 Detroit Lions]] season''' was the team's 66th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Finishing at 10–6, it marked the Lions' third consecutive winning season, which had not been accomplished in Detroit since the team posted four consecutive winning seasons from [[1969 Detroit Lions season|1969]] to [[1972 Detroit Lions season|1972]]. This feat would not be repeated until [[2024 Detroit Lions season|2024]]. |
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It was also the Lions' third consecutive postseason appearance, and fourth in five seasons – the franchise’s best era since the 1950s. |
It was also the Lions' third consecutive postseason appearance, and fourth in five seasons – the franchise’s best era since the 1950s. |
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The Lions started the season 0–3 and were 3–6 after a Week 10 loss in [[1995 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta]]. However, starting with a Week 11 win over [[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay]], the Lions won a franchise-record seven consecutive games to close out the season and clinch a playoff berth |
The Lions started the season 0–3 and were 3–6 after a Week 10 loss in [[1995 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta]]. However, starting with a Week 11 win over [[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay]], the Lions won a franchise-record seven consecutive games to close out the season and clinch a playoff berth. |
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[[Herman Moore]] had a career season as he broke [[Cris Carter]]’s NFL record for most receptions in a season (123). Moore and teammate [[Brett Perriman]] (108 catches) became the first receiver duo to each have more than 100 receptions in the same season. |
[[Herman Moore]] had a career season as he broke [[Cris Carter]]’s NFL record for most receptions in a season (123). Moore and teammate [[Brett Perriman]] (108 catches) became the first receiver duo to each have more than 100 receptions in the same season. |
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The Lions' 436 points scored was the most in franchise history until it was eclipsed by [[2011 Detroit Lions season|the 2011 team]].<ref>[http://pfref.com/tiny/gYBUy Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1940 to 2011, playing for the Detroit Lions, in the regular season, sorted by descending Points For.]</ref> |
The Lions' 436 points scored was the most in franchise history until it was eclipsed by [[2011 Detroit Lions season|the 2011 team]].<ref>[http://pfref.com/tiny/gYBUy Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1940 to 2011, playing for the Detroit Lions, in the regular season, sorted by descending Points For.]</ref> |
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For the third consecutive year, however, the Lions could not win a playoff game and were eliminated as they were routed by [[1995 Philadelphia Eagles season|the Philadelphia Eagles]] |
For the third consecutive year, however, the Lions could not win a playoff game and were eliminated as they were routed by [[1995 Philadelphia Eagles season|the Philadelphia Eagles]] 58–37 in the Wild Card playoffs after falling behind 51–7. Leading up to their Wild Card game, Detroit offensive linemen [[Lomas Brown]] guaranteed a victory over the Eagles. |
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The last remaining active member of the 1995 Detroit Lions was kicker [[Jason Hanson]], who retired after the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]. |
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== Offseason == |
== Offseason == |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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!Additions || Subtractions |
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|DT [[Henry Thomas (American football)|Henry Thomas]] (Vikings) || QB [[Dave Krieg]] (Cardinals) |
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|QB [[Don Majkowski]] (Colts) || LB [[Pat Swilling]] (Raiders) |
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|T [[Zefross Moss]] (Colts) || DT [[Marc Spindler]] (Jets) |
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|- |
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|QB [[Donald Hollas]] (Bengals) || LB [[Broderick Thomas]] (Vikings) |
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|} |
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===1995 Expansion Draft=== |
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{{main article|1995 NFL expansion draft}} |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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|- |
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|+ Detroit Lions selected during the Expansion Draft |
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|- |
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!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Round |
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!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Selection |
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!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Name |
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!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Position |
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!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Expansion team |
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|- |
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! 17 || 34 |
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| [[Mark Rodenhauser]] || [[Center (gridiron football)|Center]] || [[1995 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] |
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|- |
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! 23 || 45 |
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| [[Harry Colon]] || [[Cornerback]] || [[1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] |
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|- |
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! 24 || 48 |
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| [[Larry Ryans]] || [[Wide receiver]] || Carolina Panthers |
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|} |
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=== NFL Draft === |
=== NFL Draft === |
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{{main|1995 NFL |
{{main|1995 NFL draft}} |
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{{NFL team draft start |
{{NFL team draft start |
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| year = 1995 |
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'''Notes''' |
'''Notes''' |
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* Detroit traded its second-round selection (51st) to [[1995 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego]] in exchange for the Chargers' first-round selection in [[1996 NFL |
* Detroit traded its second-round selection (51st) to [[1995 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego]] in exchange for the Chargers' first-round selection in [[1996 NFL draft|1996]]. |
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* Detroit traded up from its third-round selection (82nd) with [[1995 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis]] for the Rams' second-round selection (70th), giving up its fourth-round selection (115th). |
* Detroit traded up from its third-round selection (82nd) with [[1995 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis]] for the Rams' second-round selection (70th), giving up its fourth-round selection (115th). |
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* Detroit received [[1995 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle's]] fifth-round selection (141st) in exchange for WR [[Reggie Barrett]]. |
* Detroit received [[1995 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle's]] fifth-round selection (141st) in exchange for WR [[Reggie Barrett]]. |
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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1995_draft.htm |title=1995 Detroit Lions Draftees |work=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1995_draft.htm |title=1995 Detroit Lions Draftees |work=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> |
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===Undrafted free agents=== |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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|+ 1995 Undrafted Free Agents of note |
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!Player |
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!Position |
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!College |
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|- |
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|[[Tommie Boyd]] |
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|Wide receiver |
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|[[Toledo Rockets football|Toledo]] |
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|- |
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|Mill Coleman |
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|Wide receiver |
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|[[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]] |
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|- |
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|Kevin Dixson |
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|Wide receiver |
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|[[Illinois State Redbirds football|Illinois State]] |
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|- |
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|[[Jeff Jones (American football)|Jeff Jones]] |
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|Tackle |
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|[[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] |
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|- |
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|[[Ron Rice (American football)|Ron Rice]] |
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|Safety |
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|[[Eastern Michigan Eagles football|Eastern Michigan]] |
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|- |
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|Willie Smith |
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|Linebacker |
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|[[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]] |
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|- |
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|[[Josh Taves]] |
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|Defensive end |
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|[[Northeastern Huskies football|Northeastern]] |
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|} |
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== Personnel == |
== Personnel == |
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| front_office = |
| front_office = |
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* Owner and president – [[William Clay Ford |
* Owner and president – [[William Clay Ford Sr.]] |
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* Vice chairman – [[William Clay Ford |
* Vice chairman – [[William Clay Ford Jr.]] |
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* Executive vice president and chief operating officer – Chuck Schmidt |
* Executive vice president and chief operating officer – [[Chuck Schmidt (American football)|Chuck Schmidt]] |
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* Director of player personnel – [[Ron Hughes (American football)|Ron Hughes]] |
* Director of player personnel – [[Ron Hughes (American football)|Ron Hughes]] |
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* Director of pro scouting – [[Kevin Colbert]] |
* Director of pro scouting – [[Kevin Colbert]] |
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| strength = |
| strength = |
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* Strength and conditioning/defensive assistant – Bert Hill |
* Strength and conditioning/defensive assistant – [[Bert Hill (American football)|Bert Hill]] |
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}} |
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| year = 1995 |
| year = 1995 |
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| team = Detroit Lions |
| team = Detroit Lions |
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| active = |
| active = 53 |
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| inactive = |
| inactive = 3 |
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| PS = |
| PS = 3 |
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| quarterbacks = |
| quarterbacks = |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|14|Kent Graham}} |
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{{NFLplayer| 1|Don Majkowski}} |
{{NFLplayer| 1|Don Majkowski}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|19|Scott Mitchell|d=quarterback}} |
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| running_backs = |
| running_backs = |
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* {{player|48}} [[Tom E. Beer|Tom Beer]] FB |
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{{NFLplayer|34|Ron Rivers|rookie=y|KR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|26|Eric Lynch|d=American football}} |
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{{NFLplayer|34|Ron Rivers|KR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|20|Barry Sanders}} |
{{NFLplayer|20|Barry Sanders}} |
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{{NFLplayer|30|Cory Schlesinger|rookie=y|FB}} |
{{NFLplayer|30|Cory Schlesinger|rookie=y|FB}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|21|Allen Williams|d=American football|rookie=y}} |
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| wide_receivers = |
| wide_receivers = |
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{{NFLplayer|87|Johnnie Morton|KR/PR}} |
{{NFLplayer|87|Johnnie Morton|KR/PR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|80|Brett Perriman|PR}} |
{{NFLplayer|80|Brett Perriman|PR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|81|Anthony Carter|d=American football}} |
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| tight_ends = |
| tight_ends = |
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{{NFLplayer|89|Ron Hall|d=tight end}} |
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{{NFLplayer|82|Rodney Holman}} |
{{NFLplayer|82|Rodney Holman}} |
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{{NFLplayer|86|David Sloan|d=American football|rookie=y}} |
{{NFLplayer|86|David Sloan|d=American football|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|15|Kevin Hickman|rookie=y}} |
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| offensive_linemen = |
| offensive_linemen = |
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{{NFLplayer|75|Lomas Brown|T}} |
{{NFLplayer|75|Lomas Brown|T}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|74|Mike Compton|d=American football|G/T/LS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|76|Scott Conover|T}} |
{{NFLplayer|76|Scott Conover|T}} |
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{{NFLplayer|53|Kevin Glover|C}} |
{{NFLplayer|53|Kevin Glover|C}} |
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{{NFLplayer|66|Hessley Hempstead|rookie=y|C}} |
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{{NFLplayer|70|Jeff Jones|d=American football|rookie=y|T}} |
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{{NFLplayer|73|Dave Lutz|G}} |
{{NFLplayer|73|Dave Lutz|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|71|Zefross Moss|T}} |
{{NFLplayer|71|Zefross Moss|T}} |
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{{NFLplayer|62|Tony Semple |
{{NFLplayer|62|Tony Semple|G/LS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|67|Doug Widell|G}} |
{{NFLplayer|67|Doug Widell|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|66|Hessley Hempstead|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|70|Jeff Jones|d=American football|rookie=y|T}} |
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| defensive_linemen = |
| defensive_linemen = |
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{{NFLplayer|91|Robert Porcher|DT}} |
{{NFLplayer|91|Robert Porcher|DT}} |
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{{NFLplayer|97|Tracy Scroggins|DE}} |
{{NFLplayer|97|Tracy Scroggins|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|92|Josh Taves|rookie=y|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|98|Henry Thomas|d=American football|DT}} |
{{NFLplayer|98|Henry Thomas|d=American football|DT}} |
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{{NFLplayer|95|Mike Wells|d=defensive lineman|DT}} |
{{NFLplayer|95|Mike Wells|d=defensive lineman|DT}} |
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{{NFLplayer|55|Antonio London|OLB}} |
{{NFLplayer|55|Antonio London|OLB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|54|Chris Spielman|MLB}} |
{{NFLplayer|54|Chris Spielman|MLB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|48|Tom E. Beer|OLB}} |
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| defensive_backs = |
| defensive_backs = |
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{{NFLplayer|36|Bennie Blades|FS}} |
{{NFLplayer|36|Bennie Blades|FS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|27|Jocelyn Borgella|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|32|Willie Clay|SS/PR}} |
{{NFLplayer|32|Willie Clay|SS/PR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|25|Greg Jeffries|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|25|Greg Jeffries|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|28|Ron Rice|rookie=y|d=American football|SS}} |
{{NFLplayer|28|Ron Rice|rookie=y|d=American football|SS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|29|Sean Vanhorse|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|29|Sean Vanhorse|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|24|Richard Woodley|rookie=y|CB}} |
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| special_teams = |
| special_teams = |
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{{NFLplayer| 3|Mark Royals|P}} |
{{NFLplayer| 3|Mark Royals|P}} |
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|Reserve Lists = |
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| reserve_lists = |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|79|Ryan Grigson|rookie=y|T|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|89|Ron Hall|d=tight end|TE|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|46|Kevin Hickman|rookie=y|TE|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|--|Josh Taves|rookie=y|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|21|Allen Williams|d=American football|rookie=y|RB}} |
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| Practice Squad = |
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{{NFLplayer| |
{{NFLplayer|15|Tommie Boyd|rookie=y|WR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|18|Ben Bronson|rookie=y|WR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|45|Willie Smith|link=no|rookie=y|LB}} |
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}} |
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Record |
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Record |
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Attendance |
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=1995|border=2}}"| Attendance |
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|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 1 |
! 1 |
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| September 3 |
| September 3 |
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| at [[1995 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
| at [[1995 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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| '''L''' 23–20 |
| '''L''' 23–20 |
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|0–1 |
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|0—1 |
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| 58,002 |
| 58,002 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 2 |
! 2 |
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| September 10 |
| September 10 |
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| at '''[[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]''' |
| at '''[[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]''' |
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| '''L''' 20–10 |
| '''L''' 20–10 |
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|0–2 |
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|0—2 |
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| 52,234 |
| 52,234 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 3 |
! 3 |
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| September 17 |
| September 17 |
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| [[1995 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] |
| [[1995 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] |
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| '''L''' 20–17 |
| '''L''' 20–17 |
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|0–3 |
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|0—3 |
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| 58,727 |
| 58,727 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 4 |
! 4 |
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| {{dow tooltip|September 25, 1995}} |
| {{dow tooltip|September 25, 1995}} |
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| [[1995 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] |
| [[1995 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] |
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| '''W''' 27–24 |
| '''W''' 27–24 |
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|1–3 |
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|1—3 |
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| 76,236 |
| 76,236 |
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|- |
|- |
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! 5 |
! 5 |
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! colspan="5" | ''[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]'' |
! colspan="5" | ''[[Bye (sports)|Bye]]'' |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 6 |
! 6 |
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| October 8 |
| October 8 |
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| [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] |
| [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] |
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| '''W''' 38–20 |
| '''W''' 38–20 |
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|2–3 |
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|2—3 |
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| 74,171 |
| 74,171 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 7 |
! 7 |
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| October 15 |
| October 15 |
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| at '''[[1995 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]''' |
| at '''[[1995 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]''' |
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| '''L''' 30–21 |
| '''L''' 30–21 |
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|2–4 |
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|2—4 |
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| 60,302 |
| 60,302 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 8 |
! 8 |
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| October 22 |
| October 22 |
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| at [[1995 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] |
| at [[1995 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] |
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| '''L''' 36–30 <sub>(OT)</sub> |
| '''L''' 36–30 <sub>(OT)</sub> |
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|2–5 |
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|2—5 |
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| 52,332 |
| 52,332 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 9 |
! 9 |
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| October 29 |
| October 29 |
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| '''[[1995 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]''' |
| '''[[1995 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]''' |
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| '''W''' 24–16 |
| '''W''' 24–16 |
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|3–5 |
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|3—5 |
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| 73,462 |
| 73,462 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ffdddd;" |
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! 10 |
! 10 |
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| November 5 |
| November 5 |
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| at [[1995 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] |
| at [[1995 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] |
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| '''L''' 34–22 |
| '''L''' 34–22 |
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|3–6 |
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|3—6 |
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| 49,619 |
| 49,619 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 11 |
! 11 |
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| November 12 |
| November 12 |
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| '''[[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]''' |
| '''[[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]''' |
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| '''W''' 27–24 |
| '''W''' 27–24 |
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|4–6 |
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|4—6 |
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| 60,644 |
| 60,644 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 12 |
! 12 |
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| November 19 |
| November 19 |
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| at '''[[1995 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]''' |
| at '''[[1995 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]''' |
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| '''W''' 24–17 |
| '''W''' 24–17 |
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|5–6 |
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|5—6 |
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| 61,779 |
| 61,779 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 13 |
! 13 |
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| {{dow tooltip|November 23, 1995}} |
| {{dow tooltip|November 23, 1995}} |
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| '''[[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]''' |
| '''[[1995 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]''' |
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| '''W''' 44–38 |
| '''W''' 44–38 |
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|6–6 |
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|6—6 |
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| 74,559 |
| 74,559 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 14 |
! 14 |
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| December 4 |
| December 4 |
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| '''[[1995 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]''' |
| '''[[1995 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]''' |
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| '''W''' 27–7 |
| '''W''' 27–7 |
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|7–6 |
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|7—6 |
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| 77,230 |
| 77,230 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 15 |
! 15 |
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| December 10 |
| December 10 |
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| at [[1995 Houston Oilers season|Houston Oilers]] |
| at [[1995 Houston Oilers season|Houston Oilers]] |
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| '''W''' 24–17 |
| '''W''' 24–17 |
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|8–6 |
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|8—6 |
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| 35,842 |
| 35,842 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 16 |
! 16 |
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| December 17 |
| December 17 |
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| [[1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] |
| [[1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] |
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| '''W''' 44–0 |
| '''W''' 44–0 |
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|9–6 |
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|9—6 |
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| 70,204 |
| 70,204 |
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|- |
|-style="background: #ddffdd;" |
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! 17 |
! 17 |
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| December 23 |
| December 23 |
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| at '''[[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]''' |
| at '''[[1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]''' |
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| '''W''' 37–10 |
| '''W''' 37–10 |
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|10–6 |
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|10—6 |
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| 50,049 |
| 50,049 |
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|- |
|- |
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=== Season summary === |
=== Season summary === |
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====Week 1: @ Pittsburgh Steelers==== |
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|title=Week 1: Pittsburgh Steelers VS Detroit Lions |
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|date=September 3, 1995 |
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|TVAnnouncers=[[Kevin Harlan]], [[Jerry Glanville]] and [[Pam Oliver]] |
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'''First quarter''' |
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'''Second quarter''' |
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;Top passers |
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*DET – [[Scott Mitchell (quarterback)|Scott Mitchell]] – 18/32, 195 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
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*PIT – [[Mike Tomczak]] – 15/24, 149 yards, 3 INT |
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*DET – [[Barry Sanders]] – 21 rushes, 108 yards |
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*PIT – [[Bam Morris]] – 17 rushes, 50 yards, 2 TD |
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*DET – [[Herman Moore]] – 10 receptions, 131 yards, 1 TD |
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*PIT – [[Yancey Thigpen]] – 7 receptions, 91 yards |
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==== Week 13 ==== |
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* [[Johnnie Morton]] 7 Rec, 102 Yds |
* [[Johnnie Morton]] 7 Rec, 102 Yds |
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<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199511230det.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2016-Dec-10.</ref> |
<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199511230det.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2016-Dec-10.</ref> |
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=== Standings === |
=== Standings === |
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=== NFC Wild Card Game: At Philadelphia Eagles === |
=== NFC Wild Card Game: At Philadelphia Eagles === |
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{{See also|1995–96 NFL playoffs}} |
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|date=December 30, 1995 |
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=== Milestones === |
=== Milestones === |
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* Barry Sanders, 7th consecutive 1000 yard season |
* Barry Sanders, 7th consecutive 1000 yard season |
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* Herman Moore, 100 reception season,<ref>NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, {{ISBN|0-7611-2480-2}}, p. 440</ref> |
* Herman Moore, 100 reception season,<ref>NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN|0-7611-2480-2}}, p. 440</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Latest revision as of 13:31, 21 November 2024
1995 Detroit Lions season | |
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Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
General manager | Chuck Schmidt |
Head coach | Wayne Fontes |
Home field | Pontiac Silverdome |
Results | |
Record | 10–6 |
Division place | 2nd NFC Central |
Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Eagles) 37–58 |
Pro Bowlers | C Kevin Glover T Lomas Brown WR Herman Moore RB Barry Sanders |
AP All-Pros | T Lomas Brown (1st team) WR Herman Moore (1st team) RB Barry Sanders (1st team) C Kevin Glover (2nd team) |
The 1995 Detroit Lions season was the team's 66th in the National Football League (NFL). Finishing at 10–6, it marked the Lions' third consecutive winning season, which had not been accomplished in Detroit since the team posted four consecutive winning seasons from 1969 to 1972. This feat would not be repeated until 2024.
It was also the Lions' third consecutive postseason appearance, and fourth in five seasons – the franchise’s best era since the 1950s.
The Lions started the season 0–3 and were 3–6 after a Week 10 loss in Atlanta. However, starting with a Week 11 win over Tampa Bay, the Lions won a franchise-record seven consecutive games to close out the season and clinch a playoff berth.
Herman Moore had a career season as he broke Cris Carter’s NFL record for most receptions in a season (123). Moore and teammate Brett Perriman (108 catches) became the first receiver duo to each have more than 100 receptions in the same season.
The Lions' 436 points scored was the most in franchise history until it was eclipsed by the 2011 team.[1]
For the third consecutive year, however, the Lions could not win a playoff game and were eliminated as they were routed by the Philadelphia Eagles 58–37 in the Wild Card playoffs after falling behind 51–7. Leading up to their Wild Card game, Detroit offensive linemen Lomas Brown guaranteed a victory over the Eagles.
The last remaining active member of the 1995 Detroit Lions was kicker Jason Hanson, who retired after the 2012 season.
Offseason
[edit]Additions | Subtractions |
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DT Henry Thomas (Vikings) | QB Dave Krieg (Cardinals) |
QB Don Majkowski (Colts) | LB Pat Swilling (Raiders) |
T Zefross Moss (Colts) | DT Marc Spindler (Jets) |
QB Donald Hollas (Bengals) | LB Broderick Thomas (Vikings) |
1995 Expansion Draft
[edit]Round | Selection | Name | Position | Expansion team |
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17 | 34 | Mark Rodenhauser | Center | Carolina Panthers |
23 | 45 | Harry Colon | Cornerback | Jacksonville Jaguars |
24 | 48 | Larry Ryans | Wide receiver | Carolina Panthers |
NFL Draft
[edit]1995 Detroit Lions draft | |||||
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 20 | Luther Elliss * | DT | Utah | |
3 | 70 | David Sloan * | TE | New Mexico | from St. Louis |
5 | 141 | Stephen Boyd * | LB | Boston College | from Seattle |
5 | 156 | Kez McCorvey | WR | Florida State | |
5 | 163 | Ronald Cherry | OT | McNeese State | from San Francisco |
6 | 186 | Kevin Hickman | TE | Navy | from Arizona |
6 | 192 | Cory Schlesinger * | FB | Nebraska | |
7 | 228 | Hessley Hempstead | G | Kansas | |
Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career |
Notes
- Detroit traded its second-round selection (51st) to San Diego in exchange for the Chargers' first-round selection in 1996.
- Detroit traded up from its third-round selection (82nd) with St. Louis for the Rams' second-round selection (70th), giving up its fourth-round selection (115th).
- Detroit received Seattle's fifth-round selection (141st) in exchange for WR Reggie Barrett.
- Detroit received San Francisco's fifth-round selection (163rd) in exchange for RB Derrick Moore.
Undrafted free agents
[edit]Player | Position | College |
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Tommie Boyd | Wide receiver | Toledo |
Mill Coleman | Wide receiver | Michigan State |
Kevin Dixson | Wide receiver | Illinois State |
Jeff Jones | Tackle | Texas A&M |
Ron Rice | Safety | Eastern Michigan |
Willie Smith | Linebacker | Penn State |
Josh Taves | Defensive end | Northeastern |
Personnel
[edit]Staff
[edit]
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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Roster
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Attendance |
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1 | September 3 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 23–20 | 0–1 | 58,002 |
2 | September 10 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 20–10 | 0–2 | 52,234 |
3 | September 17 | Arizona Cardinals | L 20–17 | 0–3 | 58,727 |
4 | September 25 | San Francisco 49ers | W 27–24 | 1–3 | 76,236 |
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6 | October 8 | Cleveland Browns | W 38–20 | 2–3 | 74,171 |
7 | October 15 | at Green Bay Packers | L 30–21 | 2–4 | 60,302 |
8 | October 22 | at Washington Redskins | L 36–30 (OT) | 2–5 | 52,332 |
9 | October 29 | Green Bay Packers | W 24–16 | 3–5 | 73,462 |
10 | November 5 | at Atlanta Falcons | L 34–22 | 3–6 | 49,619 |
11 | November 12 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 27–24 | 4–6 | 60,644 |
12 | November 19 | at Chicago Bears | W 24–17 | 5–6 | 61,779 |
13 | November 23 | Minnesota Vikings | W 44–38 | 6–6 | 74,559 |
14 | December 4 | Chicago Bears | W 27–7 | 7–6 | 77,230 |
15 | December 10 | at Houston Oilers | W 24–17 | 8–6 | 35,842 |
16 | December 17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | W 44–0 | 9–6 | 70,204 |
17 | December 23 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 37–10 | 10–6 | 50,049 |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
Season summary
[edit]Week 1: @ Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Lions | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Steelers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Date: September 3, 1995
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Overcast, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 58,002
- TV announcers (FOX): Kevin Harlan, Jerry Glanville and Pam Oliver
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- Scott Mitchell 30/45, 410 Yds
- Barry Sanders 24 Rush, 138 Yds
- Herman Moore 12 Rec, 153 Yds
- Brett Perriman 8 Rec, 127 Yds
- Johnnie Morton 7 Rec, 102 Yds
Standings
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W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STK | |
(3) Green Bay Packers | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 404 | 314 | W2 |
(5) Detroit Lions | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 436 | 336 | W7 |
Chicago Bears | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 392 | 360 | W2 |
Minnesota Vikings | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 412 | 385 | L2 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 238 | 335 | L2 |
Playoffs
[edit]NFC Wild Card Game: At Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Lions | 7 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 37 |
Eagles | 7 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 58 |
at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
- Date: December 30, 1995
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 66,099
- Referee: Ron Blum
- TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, and Dan Dierdorf
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The Eagles scored 31 points in the second quarter, recorded six interceptions, forced seven total turnovers and held future Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders to just 40 rushing yards en route to a 58–37 victory in the second highest scoring game in NFL postseason history, which was also the first occasion the Lions had played the Eagles since 1986.[4] The two teams combined for 874 total yards of offense.
Awards and honors
[edit]- Scott Mitchell, Thanksgiving Day Record, Most passing yards by a Lions quarterback, 410 yards
- Herman Moore, Single Season Record, Most Receptions in a Season
- Barry Sanders, All-Pro
- Barry Sanders, NFC Pro Bowl Selection
Milestones
[edit]- Barry Sanders, 7th consecutive 1000 yard season
- Herman Moore, 100 reception season,[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1940 to 2011, playing for the Detroit Lions, in the regular season, sorted by descending Points For.
- ^ "1995 Detroit Lions Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-Dec-10.
- ^ Detroit Lions v Philadelphia Eagles
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 440