1983 Detroit Lions season
The 1983 Detroit Lions season was the 54th season in franchise history. After a 1-4 start, the Lions finished with a 9-7 record. They were able to rise to the top of a weak NFC Central, to claim their first division championship since 1957. The offense ranked 15th in the NFL in points scored, leaving the defense to carry the load. The Lions’ defense turned out to be the second-best in the league in points allowed, keyed defensive tackle Doug English and his 13 sacks. English was the team’s only Pro Bowler, though he also got some help from defensive end William Gay, who registered 13 ½ sacks of his own. In the NFC playoffs, the Lions lead the San Francisco 49ers late into the 4th Quarter, until Joe Montana drove the 49ers down the field for a 14-yard touchdown pass to Freddie Solomon to gi
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1983 Detroit Lions season
The 1983 Detroit Lions season was the 54th season in franchise history. After a 1-4 start, the Lions finished with a 9-7 record. They were able to rise to the top of a weak NFC Central, to claim their first division championship since 1957. The offense ranked 15th in the NFL in points scored, leaving the defense to carry the load. The Lions’ defense turned out to be the second-best in the league in points allowed, keyed defensive tackle Doug English and his 13 sacks. English was the team’s only Pro Bowler, though he also got some help from defensive end William Gay, who registered 13 ½ sacks of his own. In the NFC playoffs, the Lions lead the San Francisco 49ers late into the 4th Quarter, until Joe Montana drove the 49ers down the field for a 14-yard touchdown pass to Freddie Solomon to gi
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The 1983 Detroit Lions season ...... l with five seconds remaining.
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Eddie Murray 29 yard field goal
Eddie Murray 38 yard field goal
Eddie Murray 48 yard field goal
Safety, Jerry Golsteyn tackled by Doug English in end zone
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Lost 1st Round
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NFC Divisional Playoff, San Francisco 49ers 24, Detroit Lions 23
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Frank Glieber and Dick Vermeil
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The 1983 Detroit Lions season ...... pass to Freddie Solomon to gi
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1983 Detroit Lions season
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