1997_Detroit_Lions_season
The 1997 Detroit Lions season was their 68th in the National Football League (NFL). This season marked the Lions qualifying for the playoffs. Bobby Ross replaced Wayne Fontes as head coach. The highlight of the season was Barry Sanders becoming the third player in NFL history to rush for at least 2,000 yards in a season. Sanders shared the 1997 Associated Press MVP Award with Packers quarterback Brett Favre. As a team, the Lions set an NFL rushing record, gaining 5.51 yards per rushing attempt. The Lions scored 379 points in 1997, the fourth-most of any team in the league.
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1997_Detroit_Lions_season
The 1997 Detroit Lions season was their 68th in the National Football League (NFL). This season marked the Lions qualifying for the playoffs. Bobby Ross replaced Wayne Fontes as head coach. The highlight of the season was Barry Sanders becoming the third player in NFL history to rush for at least 2,000 yards in a season. Sanders shared the 1997 Associated Press MVP Award with Packers quarterback Brett Favre. As a team, the Lions set an NFL rushing record, gaining 5.51 yards per rushing attempt. The Lions scored 379 points in 1997, the fourth-most of any team in the league.
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The 1997 Detroit Lions season ...... ost of any team in the league.
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* Defensive Coordinator – Larr ...... ontrol–Defense – Dennis Murphy
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Adrian Murrell 14-yard run
Barry Sanders 15-yard run
Jason Hanson 25-yard field goal
Jason Hanson 44-yard field goal
John Hall 32-yard field goal
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* Chairman and President – Wil ...... f Pro Scouting – Kevin Colbert
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* Head Coach – Bobby Ross
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Pontiac Silverdome • Detroit, Michigan
offensive
* Offensive Coordinator – Sylv ...... ive Assistant – John Misciagna
playoffs
Lost Wild Card Playoffs 10–20
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special teams
* Special Teams – Chuck Priefer
* Offensive/Special Teams Assistant – Stan Kwan
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* Strength and Conditioning – Bert Hill
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NFC Wild Card Game: Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
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Pat Summerall and John Madden