2005 Detroit Lions season

The 2005 Detroit Lions was the 76th season in team history. The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 6–10 record in 2005. However, they were unable to improve their 2004 record and fell to 5—11. After the embarrassing Thanksgiving defeat against Atlanta, head coach Steve Mariucci was fired, and Dick Jauron took over for the rest of the season.

2005 Detroit Lions season

The 2005 Detroit Lions was the 76th season in team history. The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 6–10 record in 2005. However, they were unable to improve their 2004 record and fell to 5—11. After the embarrassing Thanksgiving defeat against Atlanta, head coach Steve Mariucci was fired, and Dick Jauron took over for the rest of the season.