PAGE 1 OF 21 2001 DETROIT LIONS SCHEDULE Date Opponent TV Time (ET) Sun., Dec. 23 at Pittsburgh Fox 1:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 30 CHICAGO Fox 1:00 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6 DALLAS Fox 1:00 p.m. D D E E T T R R O O I I T T L L I I O O N N S S MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT Matt Barnhart – Director 1200 Featherstone Road Risa Balayem – Publications Pontiac, Michigan 48342 Craig Vandermause- Internet Phone (248) 335-4131 Deanna Caldwell – Admin. Assistant Fax (248) 335-0764 Bill Keenist – Senior Vice President Internet: Detroitlions.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 17, 2001 LIONS TRAVEL TO PITTSBURGH FOLLOWING FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON GAME INFORMATION The Detroit Lions (1-12) will be making their second trip to Heinz Field this season when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2) on Sunday, Dec. 23. The game marks the second match-up between the two teams this season, as the Steelers defeated the Lions 20-7 in a preseason game played on Aug 25. Next season, Pittsburgh is scheduled to be the Lions' guest (2002 Week 3 - August 22-26) when the team opens their new stadium, Ford Field. The previous match-up during the 2001 preseason slate was the inaugural game played at Heinz Field. The Lions enter this weekend's game following their first victory of the season (a 27-24 win over Minnesota), while the Steelers recorded their eleventh win of the year after defeating Baltimore 26-21 at PSINet Stadium. This week’s game will be televised on FOX with Kenny Albert handling the play-by-play and Tim Green performing color commentary. Kickoff (capacity 65,000) at Heinz Field is slated for 1:00 p.m. EDT. COACHES MARTY MORNHINWEG Marty Mornhinweg (1-12 career record) was named the Detroit Lions' head coach January 25, 2001. Mornhinweg previously served the last four seasons as the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. His offensive outputs during those four seasons included tremendous gains in both the running and the passing game. During his tenure with the 49ers, the team led the NFL in rushing in consecutive seasons (1998-99), grounding out 2,085 yards (130.0 avg./gm) in ‘99 and a team-record 2,544 yards (159.0 avg./gm) in ‘98. During the 1998 season, San Francisco led the league in rushing, gross passing yards, total offense and first downs, as they accumulated the second-highest all-time offensive output in league history. The unit became the first offense to lead the league in both gross passing and rushing yards since the Chicago Bears accomplished that feat in 1941. Prior to joining the 49ers coaching staff, he spent two seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 1995-96. He was the Packers’ offensive assistant/quality control coach in 1995, and was quarterbacks coach in 1996 as the team went on to win Super Bowl XXXI. Before joining the pro ranks, Mornhinweg served as the offensive coordinator for Northern Arizona (1994). He spent three seasons with the University of Missouri from 1991-93 (offensive line 1992-93, slots/tight ends 1991). He was the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for Southeast Missouri State (1989-90), running backs coach for Northern Arizona (1988), a graduate assistant at Texas-El Paso (1986-87) and receivers coach at Montana (1985). He began his coaching career at Oak Grove High School (San Jose, Calif.) in 1984. Mornhinweg was a standout quarterback in college while directing the offense at Montana, as he established 15 passing records at the school. He prepped at Oak Grove H.S. and played for Mike Holmgren, who was the school’s offensive coordinator. BILL COWHER Now in his ninth year as Pittsburgh's head coach, Bill Cowher (career overall record of 102-66, 2-1 vs. Detroit) was named to succeed Chuck Noll as the Steelers head coach on January 21, 1992. Since that appointment, Cowher has carved out his own niche in his hometown (Crafton, Pa.), becoming only the second coach in NFL history (Paul Brown, 1950-55) to lead his team to the playoffs during his first six years as a head coach. He also guided Pittsburgh to a berth in Super Bowl XXX, the club's first appearance in the league's title game since 1979. Cowher took over as Steelers head coach in 1992 following seven years as an assistant coach under Marty Schottenheimer in Cleveland (1985-88) and Kansas City (1989-91). He served as the Chiefs' defensive coordinator/linebackers coach during his three years in Kansas City, and was special teams coach for the Browns in 1985-86 and secondary coach in 1987-88. Cowher's coaching career began after a five-year NFL playing career (linebacker), which included three years in Cleveland (1980-82) and two seasons with the Philadephia Eagles (1983-84). Prior to his NFL playing career, Cowher was a four-year letterman at North Carolina State, where he was the Wolfpack's team captain and most valuable player in 1978 as a senior.
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2001 DETROIT LIONS SCHEDULE Date Opponent TV Time (ET) Sun., Dec. 23 at Pittsburgh Fox 1:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 30 CHICAGO Fox 1:00 p.m. Sun., Jan. 6 DALLAS Fox 1:00 p.m.
DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT Matt Barnhart – Director 1200 Featherstone Road Risa Balayem – Publications Pontiac, Michigan 48342 Craig Vandermause- Internet Phone (248) 335-4131 Deanna Caldwell – Admin. Assistant Fax (248) 335-0764 Bill Keenist – Senior Vice President Internet: Detroitlions.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 17, 2001 LIONS TRAVEL TO PITTSBURGH FOLLOWING FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON
GGAAMMEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN The Detroit Lions (1-12) will be making their second trip to Heinz Field this season when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2) on Sunday, Dec. 23. The game marks the second match-up between the two teams this season, as the Steelers defeated the Lions 20-7 in a preseason game played on Aug 25. Next season, Pittsburgh is scheduled to be the Lions' guest (2002 Week 3 - August 22-26) when the team opens their new stadium, Ford Field. The previous match-up during the 2001 preseason slate was the inaugural game played at Heinz Field. The Lions enter this weekend's game following their first victory of the season (a 27-24 win over Minnesota), while the Steelers recorded their eleventh win of the year after defeating Baltimore 26-21 at PSINet Stadium. This week’s game will be televised on FOX with Kenny Albert handling the play-by-play and Tim Green performing color commentary. Kickoff (capacity 65,000) at Heinz Field is slated for 1:00 p.m. EDT.
CCOOAACCHHEESS MARTY MORNHINWEG Marty Mornhinweg (1-12 career record) was named the Detroit Lions' head coach January 25, 2001. Mornhinweg previously served the last four seasons as the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. His offensive outputs during those four seasons included tremendous gains in both the running and the passing game. During his tenure with the 49ers, the team led the NFL in rushing in consecutive seasons (1998-99), grounding out 2,085 yards (130.0 avg./gm) in ‘99 and a team-record 2,544 yards (159.0 avg./gm) in ‘98. During the 1998 season, San Francisco led the league in rushing, gross passing yards, total offense and first downs, as they accumulated the second-highest all-time offensive output in league history. The unit became the first offense to lead the league in both gross passing and rushing yards since the Chicago Bears accomplished that feat in 1941. Prior to joining the 49ers coaching staff, he spent two seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 1995-96. He was the Packers’ offensive assistant/quality control coach in 1995, and was quarterbacks coach in 1996 as the team went on to win Super Bowl XXXI. Before joining the pro ranks, Mornhinweg served as the offensive coordinator for Northern Arizona (1994). He spent three seasons with the University of Missouri from 1991-93 (offensive line 1992-93, slots/tight ends 1991). He was the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for Southeast Missouri State (1989-90), running backs coach for Northern Arizona (1988), a graduate assistant at Texas-El Paso (1986-87) and receivers coach at Montana (1985). He began his coaching career at Oak Grove High School (San Jose, Calif.) in 1984. Mornhinweg was a standout quarterback in college while directing the offense at Montana, as he established 15 passing records at the school. He prepped at Oak Grove H.S. and played for Mike Holmgren, who was the school’s offensive coordinator. BILL COWHER Now in his ninth year as Pittsburgh's head coach, Bill Cowher (career overall record of 102-66, 2-1 vs. Detroit) was named to succeed Chuck Noll as the Steelers head coach on January 21, 1992. Since that appointment, Cowher has carved out his own niche in his hometown (Crafton, Pa.), becoming only the second coach in NFL history (Paul Brown, 1950-55) to lead his team to the playoffs during his first six years as a head coach. He also guided Pittsburgh to a berth in Super Bowl XXX, the club's first appearance in the league's title game since 1979. Cowher took over as Steelers head coach in 1992 following seven years as an assistant coach under Marty Schottenheimer in Cleveland (1985-88) and Kansas City (1989-91). He served as the Chiefs' defensive coordinator/linebackers coach during his three years in Kansas City, and was special teams coach for the Browns in 1985-86 and secondary coach in 1987-88. Cowher's coaching career began after a five-year NFL playing career (linebacker), which included three years in Cleveland (1980-82) and two seasons with the Philadephia Eagles (1983-84). Prior to his NFL playing career, Cowher was a four-year letterman at North Carolina State, where he was the Wolfpack's team captain and most valuable player in 1978 as a senior.
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LLAASSTT GGAAMMEE DETROIT 27, MINNESOTA 24; DECEMBER 16, 2001; PONTIAC SILVERDOME The Detroit Lions won their first game of the 2001 regular season and spoiled the Minnesota Vikings' playoff chances. After losing their last nine contests by a mere 4.2 average points per game, the Lions found a way to win in the fourth quarter. QB Mike McMahon, who threw for 241 yards and rushed for an additional 74, orchestrated a 13-play, 80-yard fourth quarter drive which gave the Lions a three-point lead they would not relinquish. Both teams opened the game scoring defensively. CB Todd Lyght stepped in front of a QB Todd Bouman offering and returned the interception 59 yards for a touchdown to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. It marked the fifth touchdown and 35th interception (four with Detroit this season) of Lyght's career. The Vikings, however, would answer with a defensive touchdown of their own. S Tyrone Carter picked up RB Aveion Cason's fumble and rumbled 46 yards to knot the score at seven apiece. On the ensuing drive, McMahon's 69-yard pass to WR Scotty Anderson set up a one-yard touchdown run by McMahon to give the Lions a 14-7 lead. Midway through the second quarter, the Lions tacked on an additional three points as K Jason Hanson nailed a 44-yard field goal to give the Lions a 17-7 lead. Led by DE Robert Porcher, who recorded two sacks on the day (his fourth multi-sack game of the year), the Lions' defense did not allow any more points and walked into the locker room at halftime with a ten-point lead. Due in large part by the play of Vikings WR Randy Moss (seven catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns), the Vikings scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a four-point lead. But with 10:40 left in the game, FB Cory Schlesinger scored on a one-yard touchdown plunge and the Lions' defense held the rest of the way to give the Lions their first victory of the season.
LLIIOONNSS RRAADDIIOO NNEETTWWOORRKK The 2001 season marks the Detroit Lions’ sixth season partnering with WXYT AM 1270 and the Infinity Broadcast Corporation to provide live radio broadcasts of all Lions games. This season, all Detroit Lions football games are broadcast live in metro Detroit on AM 1270 WXYT, in addition to sister-station WWJ AM 950. This year, the Lions’ radio network features 41 stations in Michigan, Ohio and Canada. Mark Champion, in his 13th season as the voice of the Lions provides the play-by-play analysis, Jim Brandstatter assists with color commentary and reporting from the sidelines is by Tony Ortiz.
MMIISSCCEELLLLAANNEEOOUUSS MMEEDDIIAA IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN GAMEDAY CREDENTIALS Written requests are required for all game credentials. Members of the media who have not submitted written credential requests for the 2001 season should do so immediately. LIONS TICKETS Detroit Lions' season and single-game tickets are now on sale at the Lions’ ticket office, which is located at the north end of the Pontiac Silverdome, adjacent to the Main Event Restaurant. For more ticket information, call 800.616.ROAR. The hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. DETROITLIONS.COM Follow up-to-the-minute Detroit Lions news by logging on to Detroitlions.com (www.detroitlions.com), the team’s official Internet site. Fans and media can access breaking news, rosters, depth charts, press releases, Q & A sessions with Lions’ coaches and players and the site’s extensive history section. Also featured on Detroitlions.com is updated information on the Lions’ new stadium, Ford Field, including a live web camera showing the progress of the unique construction project. By logging on Detroitlions.com, information on the NFL (www.NFL.com) as well as accessing all other teams is easy through the NFL Internet Network.
TTHHEE LLIIOONNSS--SSTTEEEELLEERRSS SSEERRIIEESS Detroit and Pittsburgh have clashed 26 times during the regular season, with the Lions holding a 14-11-1 edge. The last time the Lions and Steelers played was during the 1998 season in a 19-16 Lions' overtime victory at the Pontiac Silverdome. The teams also played during the 2001 preseason in the inaugural game played at Heinz Field. CCOONNNNEECCTTIIOONNSS Lions G Brenden Stai played for the Steelers over the 1995-99 seasons…Pittsburgh C Jeff Hartings played for the Lions from 1996-2000… Lions President and CEO Matt Millen joined Lions Senior Director of Football Administration Martin Mayhew and Steelers offensive line coach Russ Grimm on the Washington Super Bowl XXVI championship team in 1991. At the time, Lions head strength and conditioning coach Jason Arapoff served as the team’s assistant strength and conditioning coach while Lions head trainer Al Bellamy was the Redskins assistant trainer. Steelers TE coach Ken Whisenhunt was also a tight end for Washington during the 1989-90 seasons… Lions special teams coach Chuck Priefer served in the same capacity for Green Bay from 1984-85 while Steelers defensive coordinator Tim Lewis was a cornerback for the Packers at that time… Steelers Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert served as the Lions Pro
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SERIES BY THE NUMBERS Lions Record vs. Steelers 14-11-1 Last Regular Season Game Detroit 19, Pittsburgh 16, OT; 11/26/98, Silverdome Detroit's Largest Winning Margin: 42 points (45-3, at Detroit, 11/24/83) Pittsburgh's Largest Winning Margin: 28 points (35-7, at Detroit, 11/8/42) Current Series Streak: Detroit – 1 (11/26/98) Lions' Longest Win Streak vs. Steelers: 5, (9/24/50-12/9/56) Steelers' Longest Win Streak vs. Lions: 4, (12/7/86-9/3/95)
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Scouting Director from 1989-99… Lions RB coach Maurice Carthon served on the New York Jets staff as the team’s assistant head coach/RB coach in 2000 with Steelers TE coach Ken Whisenhunt. Carthon also coached Steelers veteran G Roger Duffy when he played for the Jets in 1997… Pittsburgh WR Plaxico Burress and Pittsburgh S Myron Bell are former Michigan State Spartans… Lions QB Charlie Batch (Steel Valley High) and QB Mike McMahon ( North Allegheny High) are both natives of the Pittsburgh area… Steelers RB Jerome Bettis is a native of Detroit (McKenzie High). Bettis joined Lions LB Scott Kowalkowski and Lions CB Todd Lyght at Notre Dame from 1989-90. Lyght and Bettis were also teammates for the L.A./St. Louis Rams from 1993-95 while Steelers T Wayne Gandy played during the 1994-98 campaigns… Detroit 2001 second-round pick C Dominic Raiola teamed with Pittsburgh K Kris Brown when the two played for Nebraska. Lions RB Cory Schlesinger and Lions G Brenden Stai also played for the Cornhuskers from 1991-94… Lions WR Andre’ Rone was a teammate of Steelers DT Kendrick Clancy and Steelers G Keydrick Vincent when the three were at Mississippi. Lions DT Kelvin Pritchett is also a former Rebel… Lions WR Larry Foster joined Steelers G Alan Faneca when the two played for Louisiana State from 1996-97… Detroit DT Shaun Rogers and Pittsburgh DT Casey Hampton both played on the same defense at Texas from 1997-2000... Lions CB Bryant Westbrook is also a former Longhorn… Detroit LB Barrett Green teamed up with Pittsburgh RB Ammos Zereoue and Pittsburgh CB Mike Logan when the three played for the West Virginia Mountaineers… Detroit DE Travis Kirschke joined Pittsburgh QB Tom Maddox at UCLA from 1993-96… Lions CB Terry Fair and Steelers QB Tee Martin were teammates during the 1996-97 seasons at Tennessee… Lions rookie RB Stephen Trejo was a teammate of Steelers T Marvel Smith when the two played at Arizona State. Steelers CB Jason Simmons is also a former Sun Devil… Lions RB Lamont Warren was on the same offense with Steelers QB Kordell Stewart when the two played at Colorado from 1991-93… Detroit T Jeff Backus played at Michigan with Detroit QB Scott Dreisbach, DE James Hall and Pittsburgh TE Jerame Tuman while Detroit veteran WR Desmond Howard is also a former Michigan standout. THE LAST TIME Pittsburgh 16, Detroit 19 OT November 26, 1998 at the Pontiac Silverdome In the first Thanksgiving Day overtime game since 1980, the Lions rebounded from a 10-point second half deficit to edge Pittsburgh, 19-16, on a 42-yard Jason Hanson field goal 2:52 into the extra period. The game-winner was Hanson's fourth field goal of the day (eighth four-field-goal outing of his career) and came after Detroit had marched into Steelers' territory on the first drive of overtime. After a scoreless first quarter, Norm Johnson gave the Steelers a 6-0 lead with the first two of his three field goals, but Hanson cut that lead in half with a 45-yard effort late in the second quarter to make the score 6-3 at halftime. Each team punted after their first two possessions of the second half, but Kordell Stewart hit Will Blackwell from 24 yards out to stake Pittsburgh to its biggest lead of the day at 13-3 midway through the third quarter. Hanson ended the Lions' next drive with a 51-yard field goal to trim Pittsburgh's advantage to 13-6. The Lions' defense then held the Steelers twice, paving the way for a game-tying 21-yard Charlie Batch-to-Herman Moore TD connection with 6:36 remaining. Detroit got the ball back immediately deep inside Steelers' territory following a fumbled reverse on the ensuing kickoff, and Hanson gave the Lions their first lead of the day three plays later (35-yard field goal). Stewart then engineered a 15-play, 74-yard drive that put Pittsburgh in position for a 25-yard game-tying field goal by Johnson with one second remaining in regulation. Detroit won the coin toss in overtime, paving the way for Hanson's heroics. Despite churning out only 70 yards rushing, the Lions were led by a gutsy effort by Batch, who left the game late in the first half after straining his neck while blocking on a 35-yard reverse run by Germane Crowell. Batch finished the day 16-of-23 for 236 yards and a TD and ran his streak without throwing an interception to 94 consecutive attempts.
LLIIOONNSS AATT AA GGLLAANNCCEE LLIIOONNSS OOFFFFEENNSSEE OFFENSIVE LINE: The Detroit Lions' offensive line went through major changes this off-season… Only two players from last year's front five started all 16 games in 2000 (G Jeff Hartings and C Mike Compton) and both players left via free agency… Ten-year veteran Ray Roberts, who started ten games at both tackle positions last season, retired… And T Aaron Gibson was released on Oct. 30… With those changes, only four players remain from the 2000 squad that had starting experience, including: C Eric Beverly, G Kerlin Blaise, G Tony Semple and G Stockar McDougle… The Lions emphasized the selection of offensive linemen in the draft… The team's top two selections, T Jeff Backus from Michigan and C Dominic Raiola from Nebraska, should prove to be a pillar of strength and stability for years to come… Beverly has started every game for the Lions at center, although Raiola saw his first action in the middle (two series) during the Lions' regular season game against the 49ers (11/4) and has played at center in five of the last six games… McDougle, who made the transition from left tackle to left guard in the off-season, saw his first action at Chicago (11/2) at right tackle after being sidelined for seven weeks due to a foot injury… Last week vs. Minnesota, McDougle saw more playing time at right guard in place of Matt Joyce… Eight-year veteran Tony Semple, who started nine of the last ten games at left guard, has played solid football and has impressed the coaches… One of the key acquisitions made by the Lions in the off-season was the signing of free agent G Brenden Stai… Stai, a six-year NFL veteran who spent his first five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and 2000 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, has started every game at right guard… Fourth-year G Kerlin Blaise adds depth to the right guard position…. Backus, the team's 2001 first-round draft choice, has been impressive since joining the Lions and has started every game at the left tackle position… Eight-year veteran T Matt Joyce, who was signed in the off-season, has become a very valuable member of the front five (has started at right tackle and left guard spots in 2001)… His ability to switch positions along the offensive line has given him increased playing time, and he has assumed the role as the team’s regular starting right tackle.
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TIGHT END: 1999 Pro Bowl participant and 2000 Pro Bowl alternate David Sloan has both the size and speed to be a lethal target down the middle… He has caught 24 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns in 2001… Against the Bengals (10/28), Sloan's two touchdowns (both one-yard TD receptions) marked a single-game career-high for the seven-year veteran, while vs. Arizona (11/18), Sloan again caught two touchdown passes… Last week vs. Minnesota (12/16), Sloan led the team with five receptions and collected 64 yards on the day, including a key 26-yard reception on the game-winning drive that put the Lions up for the remainder of the game… The Lions released Pete Mitchell on Nov. 14 and John Waerig on Dec. 11 to make room for other roster positions… With Mitchell and Waerig's departure, rookie Stephen Trejo has shifted from fullback to tight end to fill in as a backup… Trejo was the team's starting TE at Chicago with the injury (knee) suffered by Sloan… Bradford Banta, an eight-year NFL veteran, was signed during the off-season and is used primarily as the long snapper on special teams. WIDE RECEIVER: The wide receiving corps is loaded with talent and is beginning to prosper under the new West Coast offense, although the group has become depleted with injuries… Veteran Johnnie Morton has been the Lions' most consistent receiver in recent years and his speed and pass-catching ability is again proving to be a significant asset for the Lions' offensive unit… He leads the team with 60 catches for 947 yards and three touchdowns… Morton has tallied four 100-yard receiving games, including 111 yards on five catches in the 2001 opener against the Packers, six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in the team's second game against the Browns, nine grabs for 113 yards and a touchdown against the Titans (10/21) and seven catches for 153 yards against the Arizona Cardinals (11/18)… Morton needs only 53 yards to record his fourth 1,000-yard receiving season in the past five years… Germane Crowell, the Lions' deep-play threat, tore his Patella tendon against the Titans (10/21) in the fourth quarter and will miss the remainder of the season… Up to that point, Crowell was building steam
Herman Moore, who owns virtually every receiving record in Lions' history, was placed on IR (10/17) due to a torn muscle in his hip… Eight-year veteran Bert Emanuel was signed on Oct. 24 to add experience to the depleted receiving corps... Emanuel was playing extremely well and becoming better accustomed to the West Coast offense (three starts), however vs. Arizona (11/18), he suffered a leg injury which has sidelined him for the past four games… The team is hoping they will have him back this week for their contest at Pittsburgh… Second-year receiver Larry Foster has started three games (vs. Cincinnati Oct. 28, at San Francisco Nov. 4 and vs. Minnesota Dec. 16) at the receiver slot beside Morton and has played an important role on several special teams units… Desmond Howard, who acts as the team's kick and punt return specialist, is seeing more action at the receiver position… His 36-yard touchdown reception against the Titans (10/21) in the fourth quarter was his first receiving touchdown as a Lion and first since 1995… Howard suffered a shoulder injury at Arizona (11/18) that sidelined him for several games, however he did return to action at Tampa Bay (12/9)… 2001 fifth-round draft choice Scotty Anderson was inactive for the team's first five games, however he has played a prominent role with the offense since that time (three starts)… Anderson made his first start as a Lion vs. Green Bay (11/22) and also caught the first touchdown pass of his career, which was a 29-yard reception to pull the Lions within two points with less than 20 seconds remaining... His 69-yard reception last week vs. Minnesota was only one yard short of being a touchdown and also set up the Lions' second touchdown of the game. RUNNING BACK: RB James Stewart, who was voted as the team's offensive MVP in 2000, returns for his second season with the Lions… Stewart's hard north-south running style has proven to be very effective in the new West Coast offense… Not only can he carry the load, but Mornhinweg has been very impressed with Stewart's ability to catch the football out of the backfield… Stewart has rushed for a total of 615 yards on 128 carries (4.8 yards per carry avg.) and has caught 22 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown… His 56-yard reception at Chicago (12/2) was the longest of his career… He was inactive for four games due to an ankle sprain, however returned to the starting lineup vs. Green Bay (11/22) where he rushed for 102 yards on 14 carries… Stewart is averaging 5.7 yards per touch this season (including both rushing and receiving)… Veteran RB Lamont Warren made his presence felt during the preseason as he showcased both his running and pass-catching ability… Warren serves as a third-down back and spells Stewart when needed, although he did make his first start of the year against the Bengals (10/28) due to an ankle sprain to Stewart… Reuben Droughns, who originally was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2000 draft, saw the most extensive playing time of his career while Stewart was out with an ankle injury (started three contests)… Against Tampa (11/11), he recorded the first touchdown of his career when he caught an eight-yard touchdown reception to tie the game at 17 apiece late in the fourth quarter… Seven-year veteran FB Cory Schlesinger is the team's bruising lead blocker… Schlesinger, who signed a four-year contract extension in the off-season, has showcased his capability of catching the ball out of the backfield as he caught a career-high six receptions vs. Green Bay (11/22)… At Arizona (11/18), he caught four passes for a single-game career high 60 yards… He is currently ranked second on the team with 46 receptions for 375 yards (both represent single-season career highs)… Also at fullback is Brock Olivo, who contributes heavily on special teams… On Nov. 19, the Lions added depth to the running back position as they signed rookie Aveion Cason to the active roster. QUARTERBACK: Charlie Batch was the go-to guy at quarterback for the Lions' offense until he suffered a separated shoulder at Chicago (12/2) which will sideline him for the remainder of the season… He was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Dec. 5… Batch threw for a then single-game career-high 345 yards, 31 completions and tied a career mark with three touchdown passes at Minnesota (10/14)… He followed up that career day with an outstanding performance vs. Tennessee
-of-42 attempts for three touchdowns nearly helped the Lions come-from-behind victory attempt… At Arizona (11/18), Batch broke several franchise single-game records when he completed 36-of-62 passes for 436 yards and three touchdowns… With Batch's injury, rookie Mike McMahon saw his first career start at Tampa Bay (12/2) and during his second start vs. Minnesota (12/16) last week, he led the Lions to their first victory of the season… McMahon set career marks in several categories, including: attempts (28), completions (15), yards passing (241), yards rushing (74 on 12 attempts) and he also scored on a one-yard touchdown run… McMahon showcased his athletic ability on national television against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day when he engineered two touchdown drives late in the fourth quarter to pull the Lions within two points... He stepped in for Batch one series during the first half and two series during the second half against the Packers (completed 9-of-20 for 89 yards and a touchdown, also scored on the two-point conversion)… At Chicago (12/2), McMahon was inserted in place of Batch in the fourth quarter and helped to set up Hanson's 40-yard field goal (wide
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right) with 10 seconds remaining… He saw his first regular season game action (one series during each half) as the signal caller at San Francisco (11/4) and was in for one series vs. Tampa Bay (11/11)… After being acquired via trade Sept. 2 from Cleveland, Ty Detmer serves as the team's veteran QB… Mornhinweg sought his services because of his knowledge of the West Coast offense, having played in the offensive system in seven of the first nine years of his career… Detmer was a backup QB in 1995 with Green Bay and for San Francisco in 1998 while Mornhinweg was an assistant on those respective staffs… The Lions signed QB Scott Dreisbach from the Buffalo Bills' practice squad on Dec. 4 to add depth to the quarterback unit. LLIIOONNSS DDEEFFEENNSSEE DEFENSIVE LINE: The Lions possess one of the deepest defensive line rotations in the NFL… Two-time Pro Bowl DE Robert Porcher has tallied a team-high ten sacks during the 2001 season and now holds the Lions’ career record for quarterback sacks (84.5)… His two sacks last week vs. Minnesota (12/16) marked the 21st time in his career that he has collected a multi-sack game… He is joined by 10-year veteran DE Tracy Scroggins (60.5 career sacks) on the right side… Scroggins' seven-yard sack against the Green Bay Packers (11/22) moved him within a half a sack away from tying William Gay for fourth place on the Lions' all-time career sack list… The interior has undergone a change with the emergence of rookie DT Shaun Rogers (selected in second round by the Lions), who has progressed quickly and earned a starting role… Rogers, who was expected to see action midway through the season after recovering from a high ankle sprain suffered in college (Texas) that required surgery, has registered 3.0 sacks this season… His two blocked field goals against the 49ers (11/4) gave the Lions an opportunity to tie the game with less than two minutes remaining in regulation… Luther Elliss continues to plug holes along the trenches for opposing team's running games… Elliss returned to the starting lineup against the Browns after recovering from elbow surgery performed during training camp, although he re-aggravated the injury and saw limited action vs. Tampa Bay (11/11) and was inactive at San Francisco (11/4) and at Arizona (11/18)… Elliss has since started the last four
Travis Kirschke (who started in Week 1 against Green Bay and at Arizona Nov. 18) and Kelvin Pritchett (who started at San Francisco (11/11)… DE Jared DeVries was activated off the Reserve-Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list a day before the Bengals game (10/28) and has provided the Lions with quality depth as his playing time has increased… DE James Hall has emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the outside, as his speed and quickness allow the Lions to move him around on defense… His eight-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Packers (11/22) was the first touchdown of his two-year career and his 3.5 sacks and six tackles at Tampa Bay (12/9) also marked career highs… DE Anthony Herron, who was originally signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent out of the University of Iowa and who played in all four of the Lions' preseason contests, was signed to the active roster on Nov. 27 to add depth. LINEBACKER: The linebacking corps has undergone several changes due to injuries… Two-time Bro Bowler Stephen Boyd was placed on IR (Nov. 19) due to a back injury suffered against the Vikings (10/14)… Third-year pro Chris Claiborne has moved into the starting middle linebacker position… Claiborne, who played middle linebacker during his college campaign at USC, played very solid football during his first game in the middle against the Titans (10/21) after recording 15 tackles (6 solo, 9 assists), two passes defended and one interception… He also had a very solid game at Chicago (12/2) when he recorded a game-high 14 tackles… Claiborne currently leads the team with 128 tackles and is tied for second place on the team with four sacks… His sack and forced fumble on Packers QB Brett Favre on Thanksgiving Day gave the Lions their only lead of the day as DE James Hall gathered the fumble and ran it in for an eight-yard touchdown… He recorded his second interception of the season after the ball bounced threw Barrett Green's hands he made a great catch to set up the Lions' offense with great field position… In Claiborne's place on the right side is Barrett Green (second-round pick in 2000), who had been the team’s nickel ‘backer… Against the 49ers he recorded a career-high 15 tackles (six solo) along with a forced a fumble… Allen Aldridge continues to reside on the left side of the linebacking corps… Veteran Scott Kowalkowski has not only been invaluable as a backup for the middle linebacker position, but is a consistent special teams contributor… Nickel backer Clint Kriewaldt has the speed to cover and the knack for the ball to lay a big hit… Kriewaldt saw his most extensive action on defense at Minnesota when Boyd was out with a back injury and the team used a 5-2 defensive front... On Oct. 17, the Lions added depth to the linebacker unit when they signed Khari Samuel, who originally was a third-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 1999… Seven-year veteran Brian Williams was added for depth on Dec. 7. DEFENSIVE SECONDARY: The Lions have a very talented secondary, though they have been battling injuries throughout the season… The secondary has been hit hard with injuries stemming from last year and the 2001 preseason…. CB Robert Bailey was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Dec. 4 after suffering a neck injury vs. Green Bay on Thanksgiving (Nov. 22)… He also announced his decision to retire after a very successful career in which he won two Super Bowl rings (with Baltimore last year and with the Dallas Cowboys in 1995)… Terry Fair, who started and played extremely well during the team's first 12 games at cornerback, injured his right foot and will likely miss the remainder of the season… Strong safety Ron Rice has been one of the most consistent players in the secondary, however he is also out for the season after being placed on Injured Reserve due to a back and neck injury… The Lions added depth at safety just before the final preseason game against Tennessee when they signed six-year veteran Tommy Bennett (started in 2001 opener at strong safety)… Although Bennett received a four-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's banned substance policy and he will also miss the remainder of the season… S Kywin Supernaw (started first three games of his career late last year) had surgery to fix a herniated disc in his neck, and he was placed on the Injured Reserve list… CB Bryant Westbrook, who was playing at a Pro Bowl level until rupturing his Achilles tendon last year at Minnesota (11/30/00), made his first start of the season last week vs. Minnesota… At Chicago (12/2), he intercepted his first pass of the year… In his place is free agent acquisition CB Todd Lyght… Lyght brings with him 10 years of experience from the Rams’ organization… Last week vs. Minnesota (12/16), Lyght recorded his fourth interception of the year and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown to give the Lions an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter… His interception against the Vikings was his first as a Lion and against the 49ers (11/4) he made a great play to keep his feet in bounds for his second interception of the year… At Arizona (11/18), Lyght gave the team added spark in the second quarter after recording his third interception as a Lion and 34th of his career… CB Jimmy Wyrick saw the most
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extensive action of the year at Tampa Bay (12/9) when he filled in at cornerback for Fair (foot injury suffered in the second quarter)… Rookie free agent CB Chidi Iwuoma was activated to the 53-man roster from the practice squad prior to opening day… Iwuoma provides depth at the position as well as speed on the special teams units… Starting free safety Kurt Schulz was inactive for the first five games after suffering from a pinched nerve in his back, however he did return against the Bengals (10/28) and recorded his first interception of the year… Schulz recorded his second interception of the year at Tampa Bay (12/9)… Lamar Campbell bulked up in the off-season and started the first six games at free safety, although was inactive against the 49ers (11/4), Buccaneers (11/11) and Cardinals (11/18) due to a hamstring pull… He did start against the Packers (11/22) and has started every game since. LLIIOONNSS SSPPEECCIIAALL TTEEAAMMSS The Lions’ special teams unit has three of the most talented players in the league at their respective positions… 2000 Pro Bowl return specialist Desmond Howard has the ability to break a game wide open, while K Jason Hanson and P John Jett are solid and consistent in their kicking duties… Howard needs only two punt returns for a touchdown to place him in a tie with Eric Metcalf for the most punt return touchdowns in league history (10)… Howard's 229 kickoff return yards vs. the Bengals (10/28) gave the Lions much-needed spark and was a single-game career-high… Howard is ranked among the top returners in the league this year, however during the first play of the game at Arizona (11/18), he suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him for three games… Howard returned to action at Tampa Bay (12/9)… Hanson's accuracy from long range gives the Lions another option when entering the opposing team's territory… Hanson's 54-yard field goal against the Packers (11/22) marked the 20th time in his career he has nailed at least a 50-yarder, which makes him only one of eight players to accomplish that feat… Hanson is currently 4-for-4 on field goal attempts from 50-59 yards this season after nailing a 50-yard field goal at Tampa Bay (12/9)… On the first extra point in Arizona, Hanson became the second player in Lions' history to score 1,000 career points (Eddie Murray)… P John Jett injured his calf muscle vs. Green Bay (11/22), while five-year veteran P Leo Araguz was signed with the team on Nov. 27 to take his place… Among the leaders in covering kicks are Clint Kriewaldt, Stephen Trejo, Jimmy Wyrick and Brock Olivo.
LIONS NOTABLES OOFFFFEENNSSIIVVEE OOUUTTPPUUTTSS Detroit has been developing its offensive fire-power in the 2001 season as the Lions continue to adjust and adapt to the West Coast offense. Currently, the Lions are ranked sixth in the NFL in team passing and they are 14th overall in team offense. Among NFC teams, Detroit ranks fifth in passing and is seventh overall in total offense. Ø Last season, the Lions ended the 2000 campaign ranked 25th in passing (167.2
yards/gm). This year, the offense is currently ranked fifth in team passing in the NFL by netting 231.5 yards per game. In the NFC, the Lions' passing attack is ranked fifth in the conference.
Ø In the Lions first win of the 2001 season, the team totaled 167 rushing yards on 35 carries (4.8 avg.) and scored two touchdowns last week vs. Minnesota. Leading the way were RB James Stewart (20 rushes for 91 yards) and QB Mike McMahon (12 rushes for 74 yards and 1 TD). The Lions’ output of 167 yards equaled the team’s high of the season previous gained vs. Green Bay Nov. 22.
Ø With the return of RB James Stewart, who missed the previous four games due to injury, the Lions rushed for a then season high 167 yards on 25 attempts (6.7 avg.) vs. Green Bay Nov. 22. In the previous four games, the Lions rushed for a total of 224 yards (56.0 yds/gm) as Stewart was sidelined. On the season, Stewart has accumulated a 4.8 yards per carry rushing average (128 attempts for 615 yards and one TD).
Ø Behind the record-setting performance by QB Charlie Batch at Arizona Nov. 18, the Lions’ offense set several team records and collected some of the franchise’s highest totals in other team offensive categories. The Lions’ 62 pass attempts
-game record by surpassing the previous high of 57 attempts accomplished vs. Chicago 10/9/88. The team’s 36 completions are better than the 33 completions tossed at Cleveland 9/28/86 and vs. Green Bay 10/25/87. The Lions’ established a new record for net passing yards by airing out 429 yards, which is better than the previous high of 395 vs. Minnesota 11/23/95. And the 22 first downs gained on pass plays is a new record, passing the old team mark of 20 set vs. Minnesota 11/23/95.
Ø Also at Arizona Nov. 18, the Lions garnered the fourth-highest tally of offensive plays in a single game when the team ran 85 plays (63 passing and 22 rushing). The 30 total first downs (22 passing, four rushing and four penalty) is tied for the second-highest single-game total in Lions’ history. The Lions gained 30 first downs (17 rushing, 11 passing and two penalty) vs. Washington 9/30/51.
Ø Detroit’s offense geared up over a three-week span (vs. St. Louis Oct. 8, at Minnesota Oct. 14 and vs. Tennessee Oct. 21) when the Lions totaled 1,154 yards of offense in those games (879 passing yards and 275 rushing yards), for an average of 384.7 yards per game. The offense has not tallied that many yards in three-straight games since gaining 1,310 yards in games vs. Chicago 11/27/97, at Miami 12/7/97 and at Minnesota 12/14/97.
Ø Over a two game-stretch (at Minnesota Oct. 14 and vs. Tennessee Oct. 21), the Lions’ offense registered 820 yards of offense (650 yards passing and 170 yards rushing), which is the highest total since gaining 920 yards in consecutive games-- vs. Chicago 11/27/97 (496 yards) and at Miami 12/7/97 (424 yards).
Ø Detroit tallied a then season-best 457 yards of total offense (129 rushing/345 yards passing) at Minnesota Oct. 14. The Lions’ total was the most yards gained by an offensive unit since chewing up 496 yards (222 rushing/274 passing) vs. Chicago Nov. 27, 1997.
Lions 2001 NFL Offensive Ranking Rush Pass Total 2001 27 6 14 2000 20 25 27 1999 28 9 21 1998 10 19 14 1997 2 12 2 1996 12 18 20 1995 14 2 1* * Led League
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Ø Over a two game span—at Minnesota Oct. 14 and vs. St. Louis Oct. 8, Lions’ passers completed 76.0% of their passes (57-of-75). Against St. Louis Oct. 8, the Lions completed 26-of-34 passes (76.5%), and at Minnesota Oct. 14, they completed 31-of-41 (75.6%) passes.
Ø Against St. Louis, Detroit completed 26-of-34 passes for a 76.5 completion percentage. That marked the highest percentage of passes completed by the Lions’ offense since QB Charlie Batch was 16-of-19 (84.2%) vs. Chicago Oct. 4, 1998. QB Ty Detmer completed 15-of-18 passes (83.3%) and Batch was 11-of-16 (68.8%).
Ø Lions receivers have collected five 100-yard receiving efforts after netting just one last season. WR Germane Crowell caught a career-high nine passes for 125 yards at Minnesota Oct. 14, and WR Johnnie Morton gained 153 yards at Arizona Nov. 18, 113 yards vs. Tennessee Oct. 21, 111 yards at Green Bay Sept. 9 and 100 yards at Cleveland Sept. 23. The Lions' only 100-yard receiving outing during the 2000 season was a 106-yard performance by WR Larry Foster at Minnesota Nov. 30, 2000.
Ø For the first time since 1991, 15 different players have recorded receptions for the Lions this season. 2001 Team Passing Rankings (Prior to Monday night’s game 12/10/01) Team Yds/G G Att Cmp Cmp% Yds Avg/Att TD Int Sk/Yds Rtg 1. St. Louis Rams 294.3 12 435 290 66.7 3709 7.6 25 16 29/177 97.0 2. Indianapolis Colts 259.0 13 463 292 63.1 3574 6.9 23 21 25/207 84.5 3. Minnesota Vikings 245.7 13 453 286 63.1 3407 6.5 22 17 37/213 86.6 4. Green Bay Packers 243.8 13 424 264 62.3 3300 7.2 27 15 19/130 92.9 5. New Orleans Saints 236.9 12 422 234 55.5 3081 6.2 20 9 35/238 85.6 6. Detroit Lions 231.5 13 489 276 56.4 3306 5.5 14 20 54/297 69.8 Lions’ Team Offensive Records Most Passing Attempts Opp. Att. Date 1. at Arz 62 11/18/01 2. vs. Chi 57 10/9/88 3. at SF 54 10/24/54 4. vs. Den 50 10/7/84 at LARm 50 10/19/86 at Was 50 10/22/95 at Atl 50 11/5/95 at Oak 50 10/13/96 vs. TB 50 9/7/97 Most Pass Completions Opp. Cmp. Date 1. at Arz 36 11/18/01 1. at Cle 33 9/28/86 vs. GB 33 10/25/87 3. at SF 31 10/24/54 vs. TB 31 9/21/86 at LARm 31 10/19/86 at Oak 31 10/13/96 at Min 31 10/14/01
Most Net Yards Passing Opp. Yds. Date 1. at Arz 429 11/18/01 2. vs. Min 395 11/23/95 3. vs. Pit 375 9/17/53 4. vs. Chi 374 11/5/50 5. vs. SF 370 11/17/57 Most Offensive Plays Opp. No. (Ru/Pa) Date 1. at GB 92 (54/38) 11/23/50(OT) 2. at ChiB 91 (47/44) 11/22/53 3. vs. Phi 86 (38/48) 11/4/84(OT) 4. at Arz 85 (22/63) 11/18/01 5. vs. Bos 83 (38/45) 10/9/48 vs. Cle 83 11/2/52
Most Total First Downs Opp. No. (R/P/Pn) Date 1. vs. GB 33 (18/15/0) 11/22/84 2. vs. Was 30 (17/11/2) 9/30/51 at Arz 30 (4/22/4) 11/18/01 4. vs. Cle 29 (15/14/0) 9/24/67 vs. SD 29 (15/13/1) 10/22/78 vs. Min 29 (11/16/2) 12/12/81 Most First Downs - Passing Opp. No. Date 1. at Arz 22 11/18/01 2. vs. Min 20 11/23/95 3. vs. Chi 19 12/4/95 vs. SF 19 9/25/95 at LARm 19 10/19/86 vs. GB 19 10/25/87
GGEETTTTIINNGG DDEEFFEENNSSIIVVEE Ø Last week vs. Minnesota, CB Todd Lyght intercepted QB Todd Bouman and returned the pass 59 yards for a touchdown
to give the Lions an early 7-0 lead. The interception marked the 35th of his 11-year career and the team-leading fourth of the season. It also marked the fifth touchdown of his career. At Minnesota on Oct. 14, he recorded his first interception as a Lion. He picked off his second pass of the season (33rd of career) at San Francisco Nov. 4. His third interception was at Arizona Nov. 18 (34th of career).
Ø CB Bryant Westbrook collected his first interception of the season at Chicago Dec. 2, and it marked his first pick since coming back from a ruptured Achilles injury. His last interception was a 101-yarder vs. New England on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23, 2000. His interception at Chicago occurred almost one year to the day of his injury last season (Nov. 30, 2000). Westbrook returned to the starting lineup for the first time last week vs. Minnesota on the right side since suffering his Achilles injury last season.
Ø DE James Hall returned his first career fumble for a touchdown vs. Green Bay Nov. 22. Hall picked up a fumble forced by LB Chris Claiborne and returned it eight yards for the Lions’ first touchdown of the game. Claiborne recorded his fourth sack of the season as he dropped QB Brett Favre for a 10-yard loss and caused the fumble on the play.
Ø Hall had a career day rushing the quarterback last week at Tampa Bay by recording a career-high 3.5 sacks (24.5 yards loss). The 3.5 sacks is a team high this season and is the most by a Lions’ pass rusher in a single game since DE Robert Porcher recorded 3.5 quarterback takedowns vs. Indianapolis 11/23/97.
Ø CB Robert Bailey picked off a 49ers QB Jeff Garcia offering in the first quarter of the Lions’ game at San Francisco Nov. 4 and returned it for a 74-yard touchdown. It was his second interception returned for a touchdown in his career, with his first (24-yarder) coming Oct. 4, 1992 vs. San Francisco while playing with for the Los Angeles Rams. His 74-yard return also marked the longest interception return in his 11-year career.
Ø On Sept. 23, 2001 vs. Cleveland, CB Terry Fair moved into a tie for fourth place on the Lions' career return touchdowns list with Levi Johnson (five). Fair's 26-yard interception return for a touchdown against QB Tim Couch helped to bring his interception returns for touchdown total to two. The remaining three returns for touchdowns came in the form of two kickoff returns and one fumble recovery.
Ø LB Chris Claiborne is leading the team with 128 tackles (75 solo) on the season, and has started as the team’s middle linebacker over the past eight games. He will remain the starter in the middle for the remainder of the 2001 season, with
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LB Stephen Boyd on Injured Reserve due to a back injury. Claiborne has recorded two interceptions this season (career season high), including a pick last week vs. Minnesota in the Lions’ first win of the season.
Ø In his first career start at middle linebacker, Claiborne intercepted his second-career pass and returned it six yards, and he registered a career single-game high 15 tackles (six solo). Claiborne had started 35 previous games at outside linebacker since becoming the Lions’ first-round draft choice (ninth overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft. Claiborne was the 1998 Butkus Award winner (USC’s first-ever) while playing middle linebacker in college.
Ø LB Barrett Green collected his first career sack (a 10-yard drop) vs. Tennessee Oct. 21 and he made a career-high 11 tackles (seven solo) in his first career start. He was inserted in the starting lineup at outside linebacker as LB Chris Claiborne shifted to the middle spot. Green has since improved his single-game best for tackles with 15 at San Francisco Nov. 4, and he has garnered double-digit tackle tallies six of the last seven games. He is second on the team with 106 stops (55 solo).
Ø S Ron Rice, recorded 14 tackles (five solo) vs. Tennessee Oct. 21, which put him over the 500- tackle mark for his career. Rice has collected 547 tackles (353 solo) in his seven seasons since signing as an undrafted rookie free agent with Detroit following the 1995 NFL Draft. Having been placed on Injured Reserve due to a back and neck injury, Rice will finish with 70 tackles (28 solo) on the season.
Ø S Kurt Schulz returned vs. Cincinnati Oct. 28, which marked his first game-action of the season since he played at the New York Giants Nov. 19, 2000. Last season, he missed the team’s final five games due to an ankle injury and this
rst five games because of a back injury suffered during the preseason. He posted the league’s highest interception tally (seven) when he left the lineup last season, and he returned against the Bengals by collecting his first interception (29th of career) of the 2001 season. Schulz garnered a team-high seven tackles vs. Cincinnati. He added a second interception at Tampa Bay Dec. 9. In 19 games with Detroit, he has intercepted nine passes.
““LLIITTTTLLEE MMAANN”” SSTTEEWWAARRTT MMAAKKIINNGG BBIIGG IIMMPPRREESSSSIIOONN RB James Stewart is the workhorse running weapon that the Lions envisioned when they signed him as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville February 14, 2000. In 2001, Stewart has rushed for 615 yards on 128 carries (4.8 avg.) and one touchdown, and has 22 receptions for 241 yards (11.0 avg.) and one touchdown reception. Ø Stewart has been mightily productive when he touches the ball this season. He has recorded 150 touches (128 rushes and
22 receptions) for a combined tally of 856 total yards, averaging 5.7 yards per touch. Ø Of the nine games Stewart has played in 2001, he has averaged over 5.0 rushing yards per game in four of those contests.
He rushed 13 times for 88 yards (6.8 avg.) vs. St. Louis Oct. 8, 16 times for 108 yards (6.8 avg.) at Minnesota Oct. 14, 14 times for 102 yards (7.3 avg.) vs. Green Bay Nov. 22 and 15 times for 78 yards (5.2 avg.) at Tampa Bay Dec. 9.
Ø At Chicago Dec. 2, Stewart scored his first rushing touchdown of the season, a three-yard run, and caught a career-long 53-yard pass on the Lions’ 95-yard touchdown scoring drive in the first quarter. The 95-yard drive (10 plays, 5:55) marked the longest scoring drive (yardage) of the season for the Lions.
Ø After missing four-straight games due to an ankle injury, Stewart rushed for his 11th career 100-yard game (fifth as Lions and second of 2001) vs. Green Bay Nov. 22. He recorded 102 yards on 14 carries (7.3 avg.) and had a season-long run of 38 yards. He was a major part of the Lions’ rushing attack that gained 167 yards, after averaging 53 yards in the previous five-game span.
Ø Stewart rushed for a season-high 108 yards at Minnesota Oct. 14 on 16 carries (6.8 avg.). His 100-yard rushing effort was the 10th of his career and the fourth since joining the Lions prior to 2000 season. He also caught three passes for 22 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown that sparked the Lions’ offense in the second half.
Ø Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis, Stewart had 13 carries for 88 yards (6.8 avg.), including a then season-long run of 30 yards. He also caught four passes for 36 yards.
Ø The Lions are 7-1 (.875) in games that Stewart records more-than-20 rushing attempts, and are 9-3 (.750) when Stewart rushes 20-or-more times in a contest, including last week’s win vs. Minnesota when he carried the ball 20 times for 91 yards.
Ø Stewart is in the NFL record books as one of five players in league history to rush for five touchdowns in a game (vs. Philadelphia 10/12/97).
Stewart in the Detroit Lions Rushing Books Most Yards—Season Player Yds. Att. Avg. TD Year 1. Barry Sanders 2,053 335 6.1 11 1997 2. Barry Sanders 1,883 331 5.7 7 1994 3. Barry Sanders 1,553 307 5.1 11 1996 4. Barry Sanders 1,548 342 4.5 16 1991 5. Barry Sanders 1,500 314 4.8 11 1995 6. Barry Sanders 1,491 343 4.3 4 1998 7. Barry Sanders 1,470 280 5.3 14 1989 8. Billy Sims 1,437 296 4.9 13 1981 9. Barry Sanders 1,352 312 4.3 9 1992 10. Barry Sanders 1,304 255 5.1 13 1990 11. Billy Sims 1,303 313 4.2 13 1980 12. James Stewart 1,184 339 3.5 10 2000 Most Attempts—Season Player Att. Yds. Avg. TD Year 1. Barry Sanders 343 1,491 4.3 4 1998 2. Barry Sanders 342 1,548 4.5 16 1991 3. James Stewart 339 1,184 3.5 10 2000
Most Attempts--Game Player Att. Opp. Date 1. Barry Sanders 40 at Dal 9-19-94 2. James Stewart 37 at NYJ 12-17-00 Most Rushing Touchdowns--Season Player TD Att. Yds. Avg. Year 1. Barry Sanders 16 342 1,548 4.5 1991 2. Barry Sanders 14 280 1,470 5.3 1989 3. Billy Sims 13 313 1,303 4.2 1980 Billy Sims 13 296 1,437 4.9 1981 Barry Sanders 13 255 1,304 5.1 1990 6. Barry Sanders 11 314 1,500 4.8 1995 Barry Sanders 11 307 1,553 5.1 1996 Barry Sanders 11 335 2,053 6.1 1997 9. James Stewart 10 339 1,184 3.5 2000
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Most Rushing Touchdowns—Game Player TDs Opp. Date 1. Barry Sanders 4 at Min 11-24-91 2. Dutch Clark 3 vs. Bkn 10-22-34 Ernie Caddel 3 vs. Pit 11-4-34 Ernie Caddel 3 vs. Phi 9-20-35 Jim Ninowski 3 at LARm 10-30-60 Greg Landry 3 at Chi 10-1-72 Billy Sims 3 at LARm 9-7-80
James Jones 3 vs. GB 10-9-83 Barry Sanders 3 at Atl 12-24-89 Barry Sanders 3 vs. TB 9-29-91 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Cle 10-8-95 Tommy Vardell 3 vs. Min 11-16-97 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Chi 11-27-97 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Cin 9-12-98 James Stewart 3 at TB 10-19-00
HHEERREE’’SS JJOOHHNNNNIIEE…… WR Johnnie Morton has become one of the Lions’ most consistent offensive weapons over the past five seasons. The eight-year veteran is having an outstanding 2001 season, having recorded four 100-yard receiving outings. He leads the team in receptions (60) and receiving yards (947) and has three touchdowns. Morton is on a 70-catch, 1,150-yard season pace. Ø Morton has played in 112 consecutive games (including regular and postseason games). The last contest he did not see
action in was the Lions' playoff contest at Green Bay on Dec. 31, 1994. Morton has seen action in 111-straight regular season contests, with his last missed game occurring at the New York Jets December 10, 1994. He has started in 104 of the last 112 games since the beginning of the 1995 season, with his only missed starts due primarily to specified formations made by coaching decisions to begin games. At Chicago Dec. 2, Morton started his 100th career regular season game.
Ø Morton needs 53 receiving yards to chart his fourth 1,000-yard receiving season in the past five years. Ø By collecting a season-high 153 yards receiving at Arizona Nov. 22, Morton became the second player in Lions' history to
record 6,000 career receiving yards, with the other being Herman Moore (9,174 yards, 1991-). Morton surpassed that receiving plateau on his season-long 76-yard immaculate one-handed grab over the middle, as he proceeded to get off the ground and run for an additional 33 yards after not being touched down. His 153-yard effort is also the second-highest single-game outing during his career, with his best being a 176-yard production vs. Chicago 9/22/96.
Ø Morton's 153-yard effort at Arizona Nov. 22 was his 18th career 100-yard receiving outing and fourth of the 2001 season, which is the second-highest career tally in Lions’ franchise history.
Ø Morton recorded a season-high nine receptions for 113 yards and caught one touchdown vs. Tennessee Oct. 21. This was Morton’s third 100-yard receiving game in 2001, and it marked the 17th time in his career he has totaled 100 yards in a game.
Ø Morton’s other 100-yard receiving efforts include: Catching five receptions for 111 yards in the season opener at Green Bay Sept. 9 and gathering five receptions for 100 yards at Cleveland, which marked the 15th and 16th times during his career he has accomplished that feat. In 1999, Morton collected five 100-yard receiving efforts, which is the most he tallied during a single-season in his eight-year NFL career.
Ø His 100-yard outing in the first two games of the season was the third time in Morton’s career he had back-to-back 100-yard efforts (107 yards at Tampa Bay 12/12/99 and 100 yards at Chicago 12/19/99; 120 yards vs. Chicago 11/27/97 and 171 yards at Miami 12/7/97).
Ø With two receptions at San Francisco Nov. 4, Morton moved past Brett Perriman (428 receptions, 1991-96) for second place on the Lions’ all-time career receptions list. With 452 career receptions, he is now behind only Herman Moore (670 receptions, 1991-) for the top spot on that chart.
Ø Morton’s spectacular 20-yard diving catch in the back of the endzone at Minnesota Oct. 14 moved him into sole possession of fourth-place on the Lions’ all-time career receiving touchdowns list with 33. With that TD reception, he passed Cloyce Box (32 TDs, 1949-50 and ‘50-54) on that chart.
Ø His 18-yard grab vs. Tennessee was Morton’s 35th career touchdown (34 receiving and one kickoff return), and it moved him past Doak Walker (34 TDs, 1950-55) for seventh place on the Lions’ all-time career total touchdowns list. At Minnesota Oct. 14, his TD grab moved him past James Jones (33 TDs, 1983-88) on that list.
Ø With his five receptions at Cleveland Sept. 23, Morton became the third player in Lions' history to record 400 career receptions.
Ø Morton caught his 32nd career TD pass at Cleveland, moving him into a tie for fourth-place on the Lions' all-time career receiving touchdowns list with Cloyce Box (1949-50, ’52-54).
Morton in the Detroit Lions Record BookMost Receptions - Career Player Rec. Years 1. Herman Moore 670 1991- 2. Johnnie Morton 452 1994- 3. Brett Perriman 428 1991-96 4. Barry Sanders 352 1989-98 5. Charlie Sanders 336 1968-77 Most Receiving Yards - Career Player Yards Years 1. Herman Moore 9,174 1991- 2. Johnnie Morton 6,292 1994- 3. Brett Perriman 5,244 1991-96 4. Gail Cogdill 5,220 1960-68 5. Charlie Sanders 4,817 1968-77 Most Receiving Touchdowns - Career Player TD Years 1. Herman Moore 62 1991- 2. Terry Barr 35 1957-65 Leonard Thompson 35 1975-86 4. Johnnie Morton 34 1994-
Most 100-yard Receiving Games- Career Player No. GP Years 1. Herman Moore 35 145 1991- 2. Johnnie Morton 18 122 1994- 3. Terry Barr 14 102 1957-65 Brett Perriman 14 94 1991-96 5. Gail Cogdill 12 103 1960-68 Most Total Touchdowns—Career Player TD Ru Pa Misc Years 1. Barry Sanders 109 99 10 0 1989-98 2. Herman Moore 62 0 62 0 1991- 3. Billy Sims 47 42 5 0 1980-84 4. Leonard Thompson 39 3 35 1 1975-86 5. Terry Barr 38 2 35 1 1957-65 6. Mel Farr 36 26 10 0 1967-73 7. Johnnie Morton 35 0 34 1 1994-
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GGEETTTTIINNGG AA KKIICCKK OOUUTT OOFF HHAANNSSOONN In two-time Pro Bowler Jason Hanson, the Lions are blessed with one of the NFL's top all-around kickers. He is deadly accurate inside the 50-yard line. He continues to move closer to the Lions’ all-time kicking records set by Eddie Murray during his 12 years with Detroit. Hanson is perfect (four-of-four) on attempts from 50-59 yards this season. Ø After struggling at Chicago Dec. 2 (rare three field goals missed), Hanson rebounded immediately at Tampa Bay Dec. 9 by
placing the Lions in a position to capture their first victory of the season by making four-of-four field goals and accumulating all 12 of the Lions points. It was the 12th time in his career he has made at least four field goals in a game. Now with four 50-yarders this season, he tied his career single season-high of four that he recorded in 1999 (four-of-eight that season).
Ø Hanson also made his 21st career field goal from 50-yards or more at Tampa Bay Dec. 9 when he connected on a 50-yarder. In doing so, he became the sixth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.
Ø He has made his last six attempts from 50-59 yards (including four-of-four this season), and has made six of his last seven field goal attempts from 50+ yards, with his only miss being a 65-yarder at Minnesota Oct. 14.
Ø By connecting on a 54-yarder vs. Green Bay Nov. 22, Hanson became the eighth player in NFL history to record at least 20 career 50-yard field goals. The 54-yarder tied (accomplished four other times) for the third longest field goal made in Lions’ history. He also nailed a 33-yarder vs. the Packers, as he finished the day two-for-two on field goal attempts.
Ø On the first extra point Hanson kicked at Arizona Nov. 18, he became the second player in Lions' history to score 1,000 career points. The first player in Lions’ history to reach that mark was Eddie Murray, who scored 1,113 points during his 12-year career (1980-91) in Detroit.
Ø Hanson was two-for-two on field goal attempts vs. Cincinnati Oct. 28, including a 51-yarder. His 51-yard effort was the 19th field goal made beyond 50 yards in his career.
Ø Hanson had his consecutive field goal streak stopped at 13 when he failed to connect on a 65-yard field goal attempt at Minnesota Oct. 14. He entered the game hitting 11-straight field goals, then proceeded to make a 19-yarder and a 51-yarder (18th of his career) before his missed attempt.
Ø Hanson was two-for-two on field goal attempts in the Lions’ 2001 season opener at Green Bay, which extended his consecutive field goals made to 11. He did not attempt a field goal in the Lions' second game at Cleveland or in the team's third game vs. St. Louis.
Ø Hanson ranks in second-place on all five of the Lions’ major career scoring and kicking records. His career totals of 238 field goals, 297 field goal attempts, 1,039 points scored, 325 extra points and 330 extra points attempted all trail Eddie Murray’s career totals. To eclipse Murray’s records, Hanson needs to connect on seven and attempt 29 field goals, score 75 points and attempt and make 57 extra points apiece. Murray’s career totals include 244 field goals in 325 attempts, 1,113 points scored and 381 extra points in 386 attempts.
Ø His seven points in the 2000 season finale vs. Chicago put him over the 100-point plateau for the sixth time in his first nine NFL seasons (101 points), and fourth year in a row. Among his 100-point seasons, he holds the top two spots on the team's all-time seasonal scoring list -- a team-record 132 points in 1995 and 130 points in '93.
Ø Hanson has scored 81 points in 2001, and he needs 19 points to reach the 100-point mark for the seventh time in his 10-year career.
Ø Detroit is 43-27 (.614) during Hanson's career when he kicks two-or-more field goals in a game. Also, the club is 23-8 (.742) when Hanson kicks three-or-more field goals, and is 11-1 (9.7) when he makes at least four field goals in a contest.
Hanson in the Detroit Lions Record Books Most Points—Career Player Total Years 1. Eddie Murray 1,113 1980-91 2. Jason Hanson 1,039 1992- 3. Barry Sanders 654 1989-98 Most Points—Season Player Total Year 1. Jason Hanson 132 1995 2. Jason Hanson 130 1993 3. Doak Walker 128 1950 4. Eddie Murray 121 1981 5. Jason Hanson 117 1997 6. Eddie Murray 116 1980 7. Jason Hanson 114 1998 8. Eddie Murray 113 1983 9. Eddie Murray 109 1985 10. Doak Walker 106 1954 Jason Hanson 106 1999 Most Extra Points—Career Player XP Years 1. Eddie Murray 381 1980-91 2. Jason Hanson 325 1992- 3. Errol Mann 213 1969-76 4. Doak Walker 183 1950-55
Most Extra Points—Season Player XP Year 1. Jason Hanson 48 1995 2. Eddie Murray 46 1981 3. Doak Walker 43 1951 Doak Walker 43 1954 5. Errol Mann 41 1970 6. Eddie Murray 40 1991 7. Jason Hanson 39 1994 Jason Hanson 39 1997 Most Field Goals—Career Player FG Years 1. Eddie Murray 244 1980-91 2. Jason Hanson 238 1992- 3. Errol Mann 141 1969-76 Most Field Goals—Season Player FG Year 1. Jason Hanson 34 1993 2. Jason Hanson 29 1998 3. Jason Hanson 28 1995 4. Eddie Murray 27 1980 5. Eddie Murray 26 1985 Jason Hanson 26 1997 Jason Hanson 26 1999
Most Field Goals—Game Player FG Opp. Date 1. Garo Yepremian 6 at Min 11/13/66 Jason Hanson vs. Min 10/17/99 3. Eddie Murray 5 at GB 9/14/80 Jason Hanson vs. Was 9/10/00 4. (21 times) most recent – Jason Hanson 4 at TB 12/90/01 Longest Field Goals Player Yds. Opp. Date 1. Jason Hanson 56 vs. Cle 10/8/95 2. Jason Hanson 55 vs. Ind 11/23/97 3. Glenn Presnell 54 at GB 10/7/34 Eddie Murray 54 at Cin 12/11/83 #Eddie Murray 54 at SF 12/31/83 Jason Hanson 54 vs. Was 9/10/00 Jason Hanson 54 vs. GB 11/22/01 Highest FG %—Career (min. 100 att.) Player FG% FG/FGA Years 1. Jason Hanson 80.13 238/297 1992- 2. Eddie Murray 75.08 244/325 1980-91 3. Errol Mann 65.89 141/214 1969-76 4. Jim Martin 44.80 56/125 1951-61 5. Wayne Walker 40.46 53/131 1958-72 NFL Record Most 50+-Yard Field Goals Player FG Years 1. Morten Andersen 39 1982- 2. Jason Elam 25 1993- 3. Nick Lowrey 22 1978, ’80-96 4. Eddie Murray 21 1980-95,’97, ’99-00 Al Del Greco 21 1984-00
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Jason Hanson 21 1992- DDEESSMMOONNDD’’SS HHAAPPPPYY RREETTUURRNNSS KR Desmond Howard has been incredibly thrilling since joining the Lions, as illustrated by him being named to his first career Pro Bowl in 2000, and he is well on his way to compete for a “return” trip to Hawaii. He has registered 43 kickoff returns for 1,136 yards, averaging 26.4 per return, and has 17 punt returns for 178 yards (10.5 avg.). Howard has also been more involved this year in the Lions’ offense, having totaled eight receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown. After sitting out two games due to a shoulder injury, Howard returned at Tampa Bay Dec. 9. Ø Among the top returners in the league, Howard ranks second in kickoff returns in the NFC and is third in the NFL with a
26.4 yards per return average. Ø Last week vs. Minnesota, Howard fielded four kickoff returns for 63 yards, which put him over the 7,000-yard mark in
career kickoff return yards. Howard now has 7,062 kickoff return yards in his nine-year NFL career. Ø At Tampa Bay Dec. 2, Howard moved past Alvin Hall (2,819 yards, 1981-85, ’87) for third place on the Lions’ all-time
career kickoff return yards list. Now with 2,909 kickoff return yards, he is behind Glyn Milburn (2,942 yards, 1996-97) for second place on that list.
Ø Howard moved up two notches on the Lions’ all-time career punt return yards list vs. Tampa Bay Nov. 11 when he gained 37 yards on four punt returns. He jumped into eighth place on that list (currently with 750 punt return yards), moving past Pat Studstill (716 yards, 1961-67) and Glyn Milburn (717 yards, 1996-97). He is now eight career punt return yards behind Yale Lary (758 yards, 1952-53 and ’56-64), who is in seventh place on that chart.
Ø His four punt returns vs. Tampa Bay Nov. 11 moved his career punt returns to 50, which qualifies him on the Lions’ all-time career punt return average list. With a 13.9 average (54 returns for 750 yards), Howard has the highest career punt return average in team history. Second on that list is Jack Christensen with a 12.75 punt return average (85 returns for 1,084 yards from 1951-58).
Ø Howard exploded over a two-week span (vs. Tennessee Oct. 21 and vs. Cincinnati Oct. 28) as a kickoff returner by returning seven kickoffs for 335 yards. He averaged 47.9 yards over the two contests, and had returns of 91, 65, 59 and 47 yards. Following this outbursts, teams have kicked away from Howard to minimize his ability to break games open as a returner.
Ø Oct. 28 vs. Cincinnati, Howard sparked the Lions’ comeback from a 21-6 deficit when he electrified the crowd with a 91-yard kickoff return near the end of the first half that led to the Lions’ first touchdown. His 91-yarder was his career-long in a regular season game. He is still looking for his first regular season kickoff return for a touchdown. His longest kickoff return was a 99-yard score in Super Bowl XXXI that led him to MVP honors in that championship affair.
Ø Howard’s 229 kickoff return yards (five returns, 45.8 avg.) vs. Cincinnati Oct. 28 set a new single-game career high. His previous career-best was 223 yards (10 returns, 22.3 avg.) at Seattle (10/26/97). He had returns of 30, 26, 91, 65 and 17 yards.
Ø His 229-yard tally vs. the Bengals is also the second-highest single-game total in Lions’ franchise history. Howard owns two of the top four single-game kickoff return yard totals in Lions’ history. He also collected 218 kickoff return yards last season vs. Tampa Bay (9/17/00), which is fourth-best.
Ø Also vs. Cincinnati, Howard returned his 100th kickoff return since joining the Lions. Now with 118 kickoff returns, he is fourth on the Lions’ all-time career kickoff returns list, and is behind Glyn Milburn (119 returns, 1996-97) for third place on that all-time chart.
Ø Howard had an exceptional day in key areas vs. Tennessee Oct. 21. His only catch of the game was a 36-yard touchdown reception with 1:18 left to play that tied the game on fourth-and-10. Coincidentally, his touchdown reception was his first receiving touchdown since recording a 15-yarder at Houston (10/1/95) while with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Howard ripped off his two longest kickoff returns for the season, up to that point, against the Titans by returning two first-half kickoffs for 47 and 59 yards.
Ø With 105 yards on two kickoff returns vs. Tennessee, Howard moved past Terry Fair (2,180 yards, 1998-) and Tommy Watkins (2,262 yards, 1962-67) for fourth place on the Lions’ all-time career kickoff return yards list.
Ø Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis, Howard surpassed the 2,000-yard mark in kickoff return yardage since joining the Lions. He surpassed Pat Studstill (1,924 yards) for sixth-place on the Lions’ all-time kickoff return yards list at Cleveland Sept. 23.
Ø With five kickoff returns at Minnesota Oct. 14, he moved past Tommy Watkins (91 returns, 1962-67) for fourth place on the Lions’ all-time career kickoff returns chart.
Ø Howard also ranks second in NFL history (along with five others) for having recorded three punt returns for touchdowns in a single season, while with Green Bay in 1996. Christiansen (1951) and Upchurch (1976) hold that all-time NFL record with four returns for score.
Howard in the Record Books NFL Records Most Punt Return for Touchdowns—Career Player TD Years 1. Eric Metcalf 10 1989-99 2. Desmond Howard 8 1992- Brian Mitchell 8 1990- Jack Christensen 8 1951-58 Rick Upchurch 8 1975-83 Lions Records Most Punt Return Yards—Career Player Yards No. Avg. TD Years 1. Mel Gray 1,427 132 10.8 2 1989-94 2. Pete Mandley 1,360 143 9.5 2 1984-88 3. Lem Barney 1,312 143 9.2 2 1967-77 4. Robbie Martin 1,118 118 9.5 2 1981-84
5. Jack Christensen 1,084 85 12.8 8 1951-58 6. Tom Watkins 928 86 10.8 3 1962-67 7. Yale Lary 758 126 6.0 3 1952-53, 56-64 8. Desmond Howard 750 54 13.9 2 1999- Most Punt Return Yards—Season Player Yds. No. Avg. TD Year 1. Walter Stanley 496 36 13.8 0 1989 2. Pat Studstill 457 29 15.8 0 1962 Desmond Howard 457 31 14.7 1 2000
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Highest Punt Return Average—Career (min. 50 returns) Player Avg. No. Yards TD Years 1. Desmond Howard 13.89 54 750 2 1999- 2. Jack Christensen 12.75 85 1,084 8 1951-58 3. Pat Studstill 12.14 59 716 0 1961-67 4. Mel Gray 10.81 132 1,427 2 1989-94 5. Tom Watkins 10.79 86 928 3 1962-67 Highest Punt Return Average—Season (min. 20 returns) Player Avg. No. Yds. TD Year 1. Pat Studstill 15.76 29 457 0 1962 2. Mel Gray 15.40 25 385 1 1991 3. Desmond Howard 14.74 31 457 1 2000 Most Punt Return Yards – Game Player Yds. Opp. Date 1. Tom Watkins 184 vs. SF 10/6/63 2. Jack Christiansen 175 vs. GB 11/22/51 3. Robbie Martin 140 vs. Pit 11/24/83 4. Jack Christiansen 126 vs. LaRm 10/14/51 5. Desmond Howard 119 at NO 9/3/00 Most Punt Returns for Touchdowns—Career Player TD No. Yards Avg. Years 1. Jack Christensen 8 85 1,084 12.8 1951-58 2. Yale Lary 3 126 758 6.0 1952-53, 56-64 Tom Watkins 3 86 928 10.8 1962-67 4. Bill Dudley 2 30 448 14.9 1947-49 Lem Barney 2 143 1,312 9.2 1967-77 Robbie Martin 2 118 1,118 9.5 1981-84 Pete Mandley 2 143 1,360 9.5 1984-88 Mel Gray 2 132 1,427 10.8 1989-94 Desmond Howard 2 51 730 14.3 1999-
Longest Punt Returns Player Yds. Opp. Date 1. Desmond Howard 95t NO 9/3/00 2. Tommy Watkins 90t vs. SF 10/6/63 3. Jack Christiansen 89t vs. GB 11/22/51 4. Eddie Payton 87t vs. Min 12/17/77 5. Bill Dudley 84t at ChiB 10/19/47 Most Kickoff Returns—Career Player No. Yards Avg. TD Years 1. Mel Gray 216 5,478 25.4 5 1989-94 2. Alvin Hall 128 2,819 22.0 1 1981-85, 87 3. Glyn Milburn 119 2,942 24.7 0 1996-97 4. Desmond Howard 118 2,909 24.7 0 1999- Most Kickoff Return Yards—Career Player Yards No. Avg. TD Years 1. Mel Gray 5,478 216 25.4 5 1989-94 2. Glyn Milburn 2,942 119 24.7 0 1996-97 4. Desmond Howard 2,909 118 24.7 0 1999- Most Kickoff Return Yards - Game Player No. Opp. Date 1. Wally Triplett 294 at LA 10-29-50 2. Desmond Howard 229 vs. Cin 10-28-01 3. Terry Fair 224 at GB 9-6-98 4. Desmond Howard 218 vs. TB 9-17-00 5. Glyn Milburn 189 vs. Chi 11-27-97 Howard’s Best Combined Return Yards Seasons Year (Team) Punt Kickoff Total 1. 2000 (Det) 447 1,275 1,722 2. 1998 (Oak) 541 1,040 1,581 3. 1997 (Oak) 210 1,318 1,52
PPOORRCCHHEERR’’SS PPRREESSSSUURREESS DE Robert Porcher has become the Lions’ leader in career quarterback sacks by registering 84.5 and surpassing Al “Bubba” Baker’s previous record of 75.5 career QB takedowns. Porcher has been named to two of the last four Pro Bowls, and is having a superb 2001 season, recording 10.0 sacks, including four multi-sack games on the season. Ø Last week vs. Minnesota, Porcher's two sacks marked the 21st career multi-sack game of the year. Ø At San Francisco Nov. 4, Porcher collected his 20th career multi-sack game, by recording two sacks (14 yards loss), and he
also caused a fumble. On his first sack, he surpassed the 80-sack mark for his career, becoming the first player in Lions’ history to reach that mark.
Ø Porcher collected his 19th career multi-sack outing of his career with a two-sack performance at Minnesota Oct. 14. Ø Porcher became the Lions’ leader in career quarterback sacks on his first of two sacks against Cleveland Sept. 23. He
broke Al “Bubba” Baker’s mark of 75.5 that he recorded from 1978-82. Ø Porcher recorded his 18th career multi-sack effort at Cleveland Sept. 23 with a two-sack effort. Ø Porcher’s 67 sacks since 1996 are the most quarterback takedowns recorded by any NFL player in that span. New York
Michael Strahan is second with 66 sacks since ‘96. Ø Porcher also ranks eighth on the Lions’ career tackles list (since 1973) with 580 career stops. He is behind Jimmy
Williams, who stands in seventh place with 653. Lions’ Most Quarterback Sacks-- Career Player Sacks Years 1. Robert Porcher 84.5 1992- 2. Al “Bubba” Baker 75.5 1978-82 3. Mike Cofer 63 1983-92 4. William Gay 61 1978-87 5. Tracy Scroggins 60.5 1992- Lions’ Most Quarterback Sacks-- Season Player Sacks Year 1. Al “Bubba” Baker 23 1978 2. Al “Bubba” Baker 18 1980 3. Al “Bubba” Baker 16 1979 4. Robert Porcher 15 1999 5. William Gay 13.5 1983 6. Doug English 13 1983 7. Robert Porcher 12.5 1997 8. Dave Pureifry 12 1981 Mike Cofer 12 1988 10. Robert Porcher 11.5 1998
Lions' Most Tackles—Career (Since 1973 Unofficial) Player Tackles Years 1. Chris Spielman 1,138 1988-95 2. Bennie Blades 815 1988-96 3. Stephen Boyd 772 1995- 4. Ken Fantetti 706 1979-85 5. Doug English 696 1975-79, 81-85 6. Charlie Weaver 691 1971-81 7. Jimmy Williams 653 1982-90 8. Robert Porcher 578 1992- Most Sacks in NFL Since 1996 Player 2001 Total 1. Robert Porcher, Det 10.0 67.0 2. Michael Strahan, NYG 17.0 66.0 3. John Randle, Sea 9.5 64.0 4. Michael McCrary, Bal 7.5 62.5 5. Warren Sapp, TB 5.0 60.5
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Porcher’s Multi-Sack Outings Date Opp. Sacks 11/25/93 CHI 1.5 12/13/93 at Pho 2.0 10/23/94 CHI 2.0 9/17/95 ARZ 2.0 10/6/96 ATL 2.0 9/7/97 TB 2.0 10/12/97 at TB 1.5 11/23/97 IND 3.5 9/28/98 TB 1.5 11/8/98 at Phi 2.0 11/15/98 CHI 2.0
12/20/98 ATL 2.5 9/12/99 at Sea 3.0 10/24/99 at Car 1.5 12/12/99 at TB 3.0 11/12/00 ATL 2.0 11/19/00 at NYG 3.0 9/23/01 at Cle 2.0 10/14/01 at Min 2.0 11/4/01 at SF 2.0 12/16/01 MIN 2.0
DDOONN’’TT MMEESSSS WWIITTHH RROOGGEERRSS Rookie DT Shaun Rogers has been making his presence known along the defensive front since being drafted by the Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. The Lions traded up into the second round to make him the 61st player taken in the league’s annual selection meeting. Rogers has emerged as one of the league’s leading candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Ø Rogers upped his 2001 sacks tally to 3.0 with by accumulated a half-of-a-sack at Tampa Bay Dec. 9. Ø After coaches film review, Rogers was credited with 10 tackles vs. Green Bay Nov. 22 (second 10-tackle performance of
season), and registered a season-high three tackles for losses. Ø Nov. 11 vs. Tampa Bay, Rogers added to his sacks tally on the season with one quarterback takedown (five-yard loss)
against the Buccaneers. Ø He placed his stamp on the Lions’ attempt at their first win of the season when he blocked two field goal attempts at San
Francisco Nov. 4. His second FG block was on a 19-yard attempt with 1:56 left in the fourth quarter that gave the Lions a chance to tie the game with one final drive. Rogers also blocked a 49-yard attempt in the second quarter of the game. His blocked field goal marked the first FB block since James Jones batted an attempt away at New Orleans Sept. 3, 2000.
Ø Through 12 games, Rogers is third on the team with 78 tackles (unofficial team totals), and has 49 solo stops. He has illustrated the ability to make the tackle despite double teams and he continues to contribute on defense in both rushing and passing situations.
Ø With 78 tackles on the season, Rogers could possibly reach the 100-tackle mark this year. The last Lions’ defensive lineman to record 100 tackles in a single season was DE Michael Cofer, who registered 107 stops in 1984.
Ø Rogers recorded his first double-digit tackle outing of his career when he collected 11 tackles vs. Tennessee Oct. 21. Ø Rogers collected his first career sack and first career multi-sack outing (1.5 for nine yards loss) at Minnesota Oct. 14. Ø Along with his 11-tackle game vs. Tennessee Oct. 21, he has also garnered an eight and a nine-tackle game. Rogers
registered nine tackles (six solo) at Cleveland Sept. 23 and eight tackles (three solo) vs. St. Louis Oct. 8. Ø According to coaches’ films, Rogers has garnered 12 tackles for losses this season, and he batted down two passes for the
first time in his career at Chicago Dec. 2. CCOORRYY SSLLEEDDGGEE HHAAMMMMEERR FB Cory Schlesinger has blossomed in the Lions’ new offense and is arguably one of the league’s best all-around fullbacks. He is a key component of the Lions' running game as a bruising blocking back, and is an important part of the team’s passing attack. Ø On the season, Schlesinger is the Lions’ second-leading receiver with 46 receptions for 375 yards (both career highs). He
has gained 120 yards on 37 carries and has three rushing touchdowns (also career highs). Ø By recording 46 catches for 375 receiving yards this season, Schlesinger has more than doubled his receiving totals of 41
receptions for 308 yards over the previous six seasons combined. Ø Schlesinger is tied for ninth place among NFL running backs this season with 46 receptions. He has the highest tally of
any fullback in the NFC, and is second only to Larry Centers for the most receptions by a fullback in the NFL. Ø Over a two-week span (at Chicago Dec. 2 and vs. Green Bay Nov. 22), Schlesinger led the team in receptions with six
grabs (single-game career best). At Chicago Dec. 2, he recorded six receptions for 40 yards. Ø Nov. 22 vs. Green Bay, Schlesinger had a team-high six receptions. Against the Packers, he gained 41 receiving yards,
added five rushes for 39 yards and ran for a season-long run of 26 yards off a fake punt. Ø At Arizona Nov. 18, and for the second-consecutive game, Schlesinger recorded a one-yard rushing touchdown as he dove
over the top on the goal line. He also caught four passes for a career single-game career high 60 yards, including a 38-yarder that helped set up the Lions’ second touchdown of the game.
Ø Schlesinger had one of the best games in his career vs. Tampa Bay Nov. 11 when he caught a then career-tying single-game high five passes for a then career single-game high 54 yards, and he added seven rushes for 13 yards and one touchdown. His five receptions and 54 yards moved his seasonal total to 26 catches for 191 yards, which set career single-season highs. He scored his first-career rushing touchdown on a one-yard plunge. That play was set up by his three-yard leap over the top on fourth-and-one at the four-yard line.
Ø At San Francisco Nov. 4, Schlesinger caught his 21st pass of the season, which tied a new career single-season high. His previous single-season career highs as a receiver were set in 1999 when he caught 21 passes for 151 yards and scored one touchdown.
Ø He has caught passes in each of the team’s first 13 games, which is his career-long in terms of consecutive games with a reception. On two other occasions, he caught passes over four game stretches, one streak occurring in 1999 and the other in 1997.
Ø Schlesinger is also reprising his role as a significant contributor on special teams, especially on both of the Lions’ cover units (kickoff and punt teams). He has collected 14 special teams tackles in 2001, and serves as one of the wedge-busters on the kickoff unit.
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2001 NFL Receiving Leaders—Running Backs Player No Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Larry Centers, Buf 72 543 7.5 26 1 2. Warrick Dunn, TB 61 497 8.1 31 2 3. Marshall Faulk, StL 60 559 9.3 65 7 4. Ahman Green, GB 55 542 9.9 42 2 5. Duce Staley, Phi 52 524 10.1 46 2 6. Tiki Barber, NYG 50 413 8.3 44 0 7. Charlie Garner, Oak 49 413 8.4 27 1 8. Ricky Williams, NO 47 484 10.3 42 1 9. Cory Schlesinger, Det 46 375 8.2 38 0 Priest Holmes, KC 46 497 10.8 67 2 LaDanian Tomlinson, SD 46 288 6.3 27 0 * Listed as fullbacks RRIINNGGIINNGG EENNDDOORRSSEEMMEENNTTSS The Detroit Lions not only made numerous changes on the field this past off-season, but they also made significant changes off the field in order to strive for the ultimate goal, the Super Bowl. Several players, coaches and front office staff members have been added to the organization who bring with them the experience of winning a Super Bowl crown with other teams. Overall, seven players, four coaches and seven members of the front office staff have won a total 27 Super Bowl rings. Ø Lions President and CEO Matt Millen is the only player to earn Super Bowl championship rings with three different
teams -Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (Super Bowl XV and XVIII), San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIV) and Washington Redskins (Super Bowl XXVI). Overall, Millen earned four Super Bowl rings as a player.
Ø Lions Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg earned a championship ring with the Green Bay Packers when he was the team's quarterbacks coach on their way to a Super Bowl XXXI win.
Ø Assistant Defensive Line Coach/Pass Rush Specialist Charles Haley holds the NFL record having won five Super Bowl rings as a player. He won back-to-back titles with San Francisco in Super Bowl XXIII and XXIV and with Dallas in Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII and XXX.
Ø Bill Tobin, was a member of the Chicago Bears organization when the Bears won Super Bowl XX. Tobin was the director of player personnel (currently Lions executive director of player personnel). Also, Lions/BLESTO Personnel Scout Dennis Gentry was a player for that same Super Bowl championship team.
Ø Larry Kirksey, the Lions wide receivers coach, was the San Francisco 49ers receivers coach when they won Super Bowl XXIV. His group of receivers set a Super Bowl record by catching six touchdowns in their win over San Diego.
Ø LB Allen Aldridge was the starting middle linebacker for the Denver Broncos when they won Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego.
Ø WR/KR Desmond Howard became the only special teams player in Super Bowl history to earn MVP honors when he catapulted the Green Bay Packers to a title in Super Bowl XXXI.
Ø CB Todd Lyght and Lions Senior Vice President of Business Operations/General Counsel Kevin Warren were a part of the St. Louis Rams' run to the Super Bowl XXXIV title.
Ø Last season, CB Robert Bailey was a member of the NFL record-setting defensive unit that led the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl XXXV championship. He earned his first Super Bowl ring while playing for the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX.
Ø P John Jett captured two Super Bowl rings with the Dallas Cowboys when he was that team's punter in Super Bowl XXVIII and XXX.
Ø Lions Senior Director of Football Administration/Staff Counsel Martin Mayhew played for the Washington Redskins' Super Bowl XXVI Championship squad, alongside Matt Millen. And Head Athletic Trainer Al Bellamy was on Washington's athletic training staff and Lions strength and conditioning coach Jason Arapoff was a conditioning assistant on the same Redskins' Super Bowl XXVI team.
Ø LB Brian Williams, recently claimed of waivers (Dec. 4), earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers.
Ø Lions Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing Bill Keenist was a public relations assistant for the Washington Redskins when that team won Super Bowl XVII.
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22000011 DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS DDEEPPTTHH CCHHAARRTT Updated December 17, 2001
OFFENSE: WR: 87 Johnnie Morton 80 Desmond Howard LT: 76 Jeff Backus LG: 62 Tony Semple C: 79 Eric Beverly 51 Dominic Raiola RG 66 Brenden Stai 65 Kerlin Blaise RT: 75 Matt Joyce 73 Stockar McDougle TE: 86 David Sloan 36 Stephen Trejo 89 Bradford Banta WR: 81 Larry Foster 88 Scotty Anderson (83 Bert Emanuel) QB: 8 Mike McMahon 14 Ty Detmer 12 Scott Dreisbach FB: 30 Cory Schlesinger 26 Brock Olivo RB: 34 James Stewart 25 Lamont Warren 21 Reuben Droughns 31 Aveion Cason DEFENSE: LE: 91 Robert Porcher 95 Jared DeVries NT: 92 Shaun Rogers 67 Travis Kirschke UT: 94 Luther Elliss 93 Kelvin Pritchett RE: 97 Tracy Scroggins 96 James Hall 77 Anthony Herron LOLB: 55 Allen Aldridge 52 Scott Kowalkowski 99 Brian Williams MLB: 50 Chris Claiborne 58 Clint Kriewaldt ROLB: 54 Barrett Green 59 Khari Samuel LCB: 32 Bryant Westbrook 27 Jimmy Wyrick RCB: 24 Todd Lyght 40 Chidi Iwuoma (23 Terry Fair) FS: 45 Kurt Schulz 47 Ray McElroy SS: 39 Lamar Campbell 38 Marty Carter SPECIALISTS: PK: 4 Jason Hanson P: 2 Leo Araguz (19 John Jett) H: 2 Leo Araguz 14 Ty Detmer (19 John Jett) PC: 89 Bradford Banta 51 Dominic Raiola 55 Allen Aldridge KC: 89 Bradford Banta 51 Dominic Raiola 55 Allen Aldridge PR: 80 Desmond Howard 81 Larry Foster (23 Terry Fair) 88 Scotty Anderson KR: 80 Desmond Howard 81 Larry Foster (23 Terry Fair) 25 Lamont Warren 88 Scotty Anderson • ( ) Injured • Rookie And First-Year Players Underlined Injured Reserve: QB Charlie Batch, LB Stephen Boyd, CB Robert Bailey, WR Germane Crowell, RB Sedrick Irvin, WR Herman Moore, S Ron Rice, and S Kywin Supernaw Reserve - Suspended: S Tommy Bennett HEAD COACH: Marty Mornhinweg ASSISTANT COACHES: Vince Tobin, Defensive Coordinator; Jason Arapoff, Strength and Conditioning; Malcolm Blacken, Assistant Strength and Conditioning; Maurice Carthon, Running Backs; Don Clemons, Defensive Assistant/Quality Control; Charles Haley, Asst. Defensive Line/Pass Rush Specialist; Kevin Higgins, Quarterbacks; Larry Kirksey, Wide Receivers; Sean Kugler, Tight Ends; Carl Mauck, Offensive Line; Mike McHugh, Offensive Assistant/Quality Control; Glenn Pires, Linebackers; Chuck Priefer, Special Teams; Richard Selcer, Defensive Backs; Bill Young, Defensive Line
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22000011 DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS AALLPPHHAABBEETTIICCAALL RROOSSTTEERR Updated December 17, 2001
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. G/S/DNP/I 55 Aldridge, Allen LB 6-1 254 5/30/72 8 Houston Missouri City, Tex. UFA (Den) ‘98 13/13/0/0 88 Anderson, Scotty WR 6-2 184 11/24/79 R Grambling State Jonesboro, La. D-5a ’01 7/3/1/5 2 Araguz, Leo P 5-11 190 1/18/70 4 Stephen F. Austin Harlingen, Tex. FA ’01 3/0/0/0 76 Backus, Jeff T 6-5 308 9/21/77 R Michigan Norcross, Ga. D-1 ’01 13/13/0/0 89 Banta, Bradford TE 6-6 255 12/14/70 8 Southern California Baton Rouge, La. UFA (NYJ) ‘01 13/0/0/0 79 Beverly, Eric C 6-3 294 3/28/74 4 Miami (Ohio) Bedford Heights, Ohio FA ’97 13/13/0/0 65 Blaise, Kerlin G 6-5 323 12/25/74 4 Miami (Fla.) Orlando, Fla. FA ’98 7/0/3/4 39 Campbell, Lamar S 5-11 183 8/29/76 4 Wisconsin Chester, Pa. FA ’98 10/10/0/3 38 Carter, Marty S 6-1 213 12/17/69 11 Middle Tenn. State La Grange, Ga. FA '01 6/5/0/0 31 Cason, Aveion RB 5-10 210 7/12/79 R Illinois State St. Petersburg, Fla. FA ’01 3/0/0/3 50 Claiborne, Chris LB 6-3 255 7/26/78 3 Southern California Riverside, Calif. D-1a ’99 13/13/0/0 14 Detmer, Ty QB 6-0 194 10/30/67 10 Brigham Young San Antonio, Tex. T (Cle) ’01 3/2/5/5 95 DeVries, Jared DE 6-4 280 6/11/76 3 Iowa Aplington, Iowa D-3 ‘99 8/0/0/0 12 Dreisbach, Scott QB 6-3 210 12/16/75 3 Michigan Mishawaka, Ind. FA ’01 0/0/1/1 21 Droughns, Reuben RB 5-11 207 8/21/78 2 Oregon Anaheim, Calif. D-3 ’00 6/3/1/4 94 Elliss, Luther DT 6-5 305 3/22/73 7 Utah Mancos, Colo. D-1 ’95 11/10/0/2 83 Emanuel, Bert WR 5-10 185 10/26/70 8 Rice Houston, Tex. FA’ 01 3/2/0/5 23 Fair, Terry CB 5-9 184 7/20/76 4 Tennessee Phoenix, Ariz. D-1 ’98 12/12/0/1 81 Foster, Larry WR 5-10 196 11/7/76 2 Louisiana State Harvey, La. FA ’00 12/5/0/1 54 Green, Barrett LB 6-0 232 10/29/77 2 West Virginia West Palm Beach, Fla. D-2 ’00 13/9/0/0 96 Hall, James DE 6-2 271 2/4/77 2 Michigan New Orleans, La. FA ’00 13/0/0/0 4 Hanson, Jason K 5-11 182 6/17/70 10 Washington State Spokane, Wash. D-2b ’92 13/0/0/0 77 Herron, Anthony DE 6-3 280 9/24/79 R Iowa Bolingbrook, Ill. FA ’01 0/0/0/3 80 Howard, Desmond WR 5-10 185 5/15/70 10 Michigan Cleveland, Ohio FA ’99 11/0/0/2 40 Iwuoma, Chidi CB 5-8 180 2/19/78 R California Pasadena, Calif. FA ’01 12/0/1/1 19 Jett, John P 6-0 197 11/11/68 9 East Carolina Reedville, Va. UFA (Dal) ’97 10/0/0/3 75 Joyce, Matt T 6-7 305 3/30/72 7 Richmond Scottsdale, Ariz. FA ’01 13/9/0/0 67 Kirschke, Travis DT 6-3 287 9/6/74 5 UCLA Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ’97 13/2/0/0 52 Kowalkowski, Scott LB 6-2 220 8/23/68 11 Notre Dame Orchard Lake, Mich. FA ’94 12/0/0/1 58 Kriewaldt, Clint LB 6-1 236 3/16/76 3 Wisc.-Stevens Point Shiocton, Wisc. D-6 ’99 11/0/0/2 24 Lyght, Todd CB 6-0 190 2/9/69 11 Notre Dame Flint, Mich. UFA (StL) ’01 13/13/0/0 73 McDougle, Stockar G 6-6 350 1/11/77 2 Oklahoma Deerfield Beach, Fla. D-1 ’00 6/3/0/7 47 McElroy, Ray CB 5-11 207 7/31/72 7 Eastern Illinois Bellwood, Ill. FA ’01 1/0/0/0 8 McMahon, Mike QB 6-2 213 2/8/79 R Rutgers Wexford, Pa. D-5b ’01 7/2/0/6 87 Morton, Johnnie WR 6-0 190 10/7/71 8 Southern California Manhattan Beach, Cal. D-1 ’94 13/13/0/0 26 Olivo, Brock FB 6-0 232 6/24/76 4 Missouri Washington, Mo. FA ’98 13/0/0/0 91 Porcher, Robert DE 6-3 282 7/30/69 10 South Carolina State Wando, S.C. D-1 ’92 13/13/0/0 93 Pritchett, Kelvin DT 6-3 319 10/24/69 11 Mississippi Atlanta, Ga. UFA (Jax) ’99 13/1/0/0 51 Raiola, Dominic C 6-1 303 12/30/78 R Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii D-2a ’01 13/0/0/0 92 Rogers, Shaun DT 6-4 331 3/12/79 R Texas LaPorte, Tex. D-2b ’01 13/13/0/0 59 Samuel, Khari LB 6-3 240 10/14/76 3 Massachusetts Framingham, Mass. FA ’01 6/0/1/2 30 Schlesinger, Cory FB 6-0 246 6/23/72 7 Nebraska Duncan, Neb. D-6b ’95 13/11/0/0 45 Schulz, Kurt S 6-1 208 12/12/68 10 Eastern Washington Yakima, Wash. UFA (Buf) ’00 8/7/0/5 97 Scroggins, Tracy DE 6-3 273 9/11/69 10 Tulsa Checotah, Okla. D-2a ’92 13/13/0/0 62 Semple, Tony G 6-5 303 12/20/70 8 Memphis Lincoln, Ill. D-5 ’94 12/9/1/0 86 Sloan, David TE 6-6 260 6/8/72 7 New Mexico Tollhouse, Calif. D-3 ’95 12/12/0/1 66 Stai, Brenden G 6-4 312 3/30/72 7 Nebraska Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ’01 13/13/0/0 34 Stewart, James RB 6-1 226 12/27/71 7 Tennessee Morristown, Tenn. UFA (Jax) ’00 9/9/0/4 36 Trejo, Stephen TE 6-2 258 11/20/77 R Arizona State Casa Grade, Ariz. FA ’01 11/0/0/2 25 Warren, Lamont RB 5-11 202 1/4/73 7 Colorado Los Angeles, Calif. FA ’01 13/1/0/0 32 Westbrook, Bryant CB 6-0 198 12/19/74 5 Texas Oceanside, Calif. D-1 ’97 7/1/0/6 99 Williams, Brian LB 6-1 257 12/17/72 7 Southern California Dallas, Tex. W (NO) ’01 0/0/0/2 27 Wyrick, Jimmy CB 5-9 179 12/31/76 2 Minnesota DeSoto, Tex. FA ’00 13/0/0/0 Injured Reserve 35 Bailey, Robert CB 5-10 182 9/3/68 11 Miami (Fla.) Miami, Fla. FA ’01 9/0/0/2 10 Batch, Charlie QB 6-2 220 12/5/74 4 Eastern Michigan Homestead, Pa. D-2b ’98 10/9/1/0 57 Boyd, Stephen LB 6-0 242 8/22/72 7 Boston College Valley Stream, N.Y. D-5a ’95 4/4/0/5 82 Crowell, Germane WR 6-3 216 9/13/76 4 Virginia Winston Salem, N.C. D-2a ’98 5/4/0/0 33 Irvin, Sedrick RB 5-11 226 3/30/78 3 Michigan State Miami, Fla. D-4 ‘99 0/0/0/0 84 Moore, Herman WR 6-4 218 10/20/69 11 Virginia Danville, Va. D-1 ’91 4/2/0/0 28 Rice, Ron S 6-1 217 11/9/72 7 Eastern Michigan Detroit, Mich. FA ’95 8/8/0/1 29 Supernaw, Kywin S 6-1 207 6/2/75 4 Indiana Claremore, Okla. FA ‘98 0/0/0/0 Reserve – Suspended 42 Bennett, Tommy S 6-2 212 2/19/73 6 UCLA San Diego, Calif. FA ’01 7/1/1/4 Practice Squad 1 5 Grim, Latef WR 6-0 188 9/26/78 R Pittsburgh Stockton, Calif. FA ’01 0/0/0/0 18 Rone, Andre’ WR 5-10 180 4/14/76 1 Mississippi Daytona Beach, Fla. FA ’00 0/0/0/0 53 Rogers, Wayne LB 6-1 232 2/10/78 R Houston Waco, Tex. FA ’01 0/0/0/0 64 Hopson, Tyrone G 6-2 305 5/28/76 3 Eastern Kentucky Owensboro, Ky FA ’01 0/0/0/0 70 Josh Lovelady G 6-3 330 1/28/78 R Houston Midfield, Tex. FA ’01 1/0/2/2
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22000011 DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS NNUUMMEERRIICCAALL RROOSSTTEERR Updated December 17, 2001
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. G/S/DNP/I 2 Araguz, Leo P 5-11 190 31 4 Stephen F. Austin Harlingen, Tex. FA ’01 3/0/0/0 4 Jason Hanson K 5-11 182 30 10 Washington State Spokane, Wash. D-2b ‘92 13/0/0/0 8 Mike McMahon QB 6-2 213 22 R Rutgers Wexford, Pa. D-5b ‘01 7/2/0/6 12 Scott Dreisbach QB 6-3 210 25 3 Michigan Mishawaka, Ind. FA ’01 0/0/1/1 14 Ty Detmer QB 6-0 194 33 10 Brigham Young San Antonio, Tex. T (Cle) ’01 2/2/5/6 19 John Jett P 6-0 197 32 9 East Carolina Reedville, Va. UFA (Dal) ‘97 10/0/0/3 21 Reuben Droughns RB 5-11 207 23 2 Oregon Anaheim, Calif. D-3 ’00 6/3/1/4 23 Terry Fair CB 5-9 184 24 4 Tennessee Phoenix, Ariz. D-1 ‘98 13/13/0/0 24 Todd Lyght CB 6-0 190 32 11 Notre Dame Flint, Mich. UFA (StL) ‘01 13/13/0/0 25 Lamont Warren RB 5-11 202 28 7 Colorado Los Angeles, Calif. FA ‘01 13/1/0/0 26 Brock Olivo FB 6-0 232 24 4 Missouri Washington, Mo. FA ‘98 13/0/0/0 27 Jimmy Wyrick CB 5-9 179 24 2 Minnesota DeSoto, Tex. FA ‘00 13/0/0/0 30 Cory Schlesinger FB 6-0 246 28 7 Nebraska Duncan, Neb. D-6b ‘95 13/11/0/0 31 Aveion Cason RB 5-10 210 22 R Illinois State St. Petersburg, Fla. FA '01 3/0/0/3 32 Bryant Westbrook CB 6-0 198 26 5 Texas Oceanside, Calif. D-1 ‘97 7/1/0/6 34 James Stewart RB 6-1 227 29 7 Tennessee Morristown, Tenn. UFA (Jax) ‘00 9/9/0/4 36 Stephen Trejo TE 6-2 258 23 R Arizona State Casa Grande, Ariz. FA ‘01 11/0/0/2 38 Marty Carter S 6-1 213 31 11 Middle Tenn. State La Grange, Ga. FA '01 6/5/0/0 39 Lamar Campbell S 5-11 183 24 4 Wisconsin Chester, Pa. FA ‘98 10/10/0/3 40 Chidi Iwuoma CB 5-8 180 23 R California Pasadena, Calif. FA ‘01 11/0/1/1 45 Kurt Schulz S 6-1 208 32 10 Eastern Washington Yakima, Wash. UFA (Buf) ‘00 8/7/0/5 47 Ray McElroy CB 5-11 207 29 7 Eastern Illinois Bellwood, Ill. FA ’01 1/0/0/0 50 Chris Claiborne LB 6-3 255 22 3 Southern California Riverside, Calif. D-1a ‘99 13/13/0/0 51 Dominic Raiola C 6-1 303 22 R Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii D-2a ‘01 13/0/0/0 52 Scott Kowalkowski LB 6-2 220 32 11 Notre Dame Orchard Lake, Mich. FA ‘94 12/0/0/1 54 Barrett Green LB 6-0 232 23 2 West Virginia West Palm Beach, Fla. D-2 ‘00 13/9/0/0 55 Allen Aldridge LB 6-1 254 29 8 Houston Missouri City, Tex. UFA (Den) ‘98 13/13/0/0 58 Clint Kriewaldt LB 6-1 236 25 3 Wisc.-Stevens Point Shiocton, Wisc. D-6 ‘99 11/0/0/2 59 Khari Samuel LB 6-3 240 25 3 Massachusetts Framington, Mass. FA '01 6/0/1/2 62 Tony Semple G 6-5 303 30 8 Memphis Lincoln, Ill. D-5 ‘94 12/9/1/0 65 Kerlin Blaise G 6-5 323 26 4 Miami (Fla.) Orlando, Fla. FA ‘98 7/0/3/4 66 Brenden Stai G 6-4 312 29 7 Nebraska Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ‘01 13/13/0/0 67 Travis Kirschke DT 6-3 287 26 5 UCLA Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ’97 13/4/0/0 73 Stockar McDougle G 6-6 350 24 2 Oklahoma Deerfield, Fla. D-1 ‘00 6/3/0/7 75 Matt Joyce T 6-7 305 29 7 Richmond Scottsdale, Ariz. FA ‘01 13/9/0/0 76 Jeff Backus T 6-5 308 23 R Michigan Norcross, Ga. D-1 ‘01 13/13/0/0 77 Herron, Anthony DE 6-3 280 22 R Iowa Bolingbrook, Ill. FA ’01 0/0/0/3 79 Eric Beverly C 6-3 294 27 4 Miami (Ohio) Bedford Heights, Ohio FA ‘97 13/13/0/0 80 Desmond Howard WR 5-10 185 31 10 Michigan Cleveland, Ohio FA ‘99 11/0/0/2 81 Larry Foster WR 5-10 196 24 2 Louisiana State Harvey, La. FA ‘00 12/5/0/1 83 Bert Emanuel WR 5-10 185 31 8 Rice Houston, Tex. FA ’01 3/2/0/5 86 David Sloan TE 6-6 260 29 7 New Mexico Tollhouse, Calif. D-3 ‘95 12/12/0/1 87 Johnnie Morton WR 6-0 190 29 8 Southern California Manhattan Beach, Calif. D-1 ‘94 13/13/0/0 88 Scotty Anderson WR 6-2 184 21 R Grambling State Jonesboro, La. D-5a ‘01 7/3/1/5 89 Bradford Banta TE 6-6 255 30 8 Southern California Baton Rouge, La. UFA (NYJ) ‘01 13/0/0/0 91 Robert Porcher DE 6-3 282 31 10 South Carolina St. Wando, S.C. D-1 ‘92 13/13/0/0 92 Shaun Rogers DT 6-4 331 22 R Texas LaPorte, Tex. D-2b ‘01 13/13/0/0 93 Kelvin Pritchett DT 6-3 319 30 11 Mississippi Atlanta, Ga. UFA (Jax) '99 13/1/0/0 94 Luther Elliss DT 6-5 305 28 7 Utah Mancos, Colo. D-1 ‘95 11/9/0/2 95 Jared DeVries DE 6-4 280 25 3 Iowa Aplington, Iowa D-3 ‘99 8/0/0/0 96 James Hall DE 6-2 271 24 2 Michigan New Orleans, La. FA ‘00 13/0/0/0 97 Tracy Scroggins DE 6-3 273 31 10 Tulsa Checotah, Okla. D-2a ‘92 13/13/0/0 99 Brian Williams LB 6-1 257 29 7 Southern California Dallas, Tex. W (NO) ’01 0/0/0/2 Injured Reserve 10 Charlie Batch QB 6-2 220 26 4 Eastern Michigan Homestead, Pa. D-2b ‘98 10/9/1/0 28 Ron Rice S 6-1 217 28 7 Eastern Michigan Detroit, Mich. FA ‘95 8/8/0/1 29 Kywin Supernaw S 6-1 207 25 4 Indiana Claremore, Okla. FA ‘98 0/0/0/0 33 Sedrick Irvin RB 5-11 226 23 3 Michigan State Miami, Fla. D-4 ‘99 0/0/0/0 35 Robert Bailey CB 5-10 182 32 11 Miami (Fla.) Miami, Fla. FA ’01 9/0/0/2 57 Stephen Boyd LB 6-0 242 28 7 Boston College Valley Stream, N.Y. D-5a ‘95 4/4/0/5 82 Germane Crowell WR 6-3 216 24 4 Virginia Winston Salem, N.C. D-2a ‘98 5/4/0/0 84 Herman Moore WR 6-4 218 31 11 Virginia Danville, Va. D-1 ‘91 3/1/0/1 Reserve – Suspended 42 Tommy Bennett S 6-2 212 27 6 UCLA San Diego, Calif. FA '01 8/1/1/3 Practice Squad 15 Latef Grim WR 6-0 188 24 R Pittsburgh Stockton, Calif. FA ’01 0/0/0/0 18 Andre’ Rone WR 5-10 180 25 1 Mississippi Daytona Beach, Fla. FA ’00 0/0/0/0 53 Wayne Rogers LB 6-1 232 23 R Houston Waco, Tex. FA ’01 0/0/0/0 64 Tyrone Hopson G 6-2 305 25 3 Eastern Kentucky Owensboro, Ky. FA ’01 0/0/0/0 70 Josh Lovelady G 6-3 330 23 R Houston Midfield, Tex. FA ’01 1/0/2/2
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22000011 DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS PPOOSSIITTIIOONN--BBYY--PPOOSSIITTIIOONN As of December 17, 2001
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS (3) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 14 Detmer, Ty QB 6-0 194 10/30/67 10 Brigham Young San Antonio, Tex. T (Cle) ’01 12 Scott Dreisbach QB 6-3 210 12/16/75 3 Michigan Mishawaka, Ind. FA-'01 8 McMahon, Mike QB 6-2 213 2/8/79 R Rutgers Wexford, Pa. D-5b ‘01 RUNNING BACKS (6) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 21 Droughns, Reuben RB 5-11 207 8/21/78 2 Oregon Anaheim, Calif. D-3 ’00 34 Stewart, James RB 6-1 226 12/27/71 7 Tennessee Morristown, Tenn. UFA (Jax) ’00 25 Warren, Lamont RB 5-11 202 1/4/73 7 Colorado Los Angeles, Calif. FA ‘01 26 Olivo, Brock FB 6-0 232 6/24/76 4 Missouri Washington, Mo. FA ’98 30 Schlesinger, Cory FB 6-0 246 6/23/72 7 Nebraska Duncan, Neb. D-6b ’95 31 Aveion Cason RB 5-10 210 7/12/79 R Illinois State St. Petersburg, Fla. FA '01 WIDE RECEIVERS (5) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 88 Anderson, Scotty WR 6-2 184 11/24/79 R Grambling State Jonesboro, La. D-5a ‘01 17 Emanuel, Bert WR 5-10 185 10/26/70 8 Rice Houston, Tex. FA ‘01 81 Foster, Larry WR 5-10 196 11/7/76 2 Louisiana State Harvey, La. FA ‘00 80 Howard, Desmond WR 5-11 185 5/15/70 10 Michigan Cleveland, Ohio FA ’99 87 Morton, Johnnie WR 6-0 190 10/7/71 8 Southern California Torrance, Calif. D-1 ’94 TIGHT ENDS (3) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 89 Banta, Bradford TE 6-6 255 12/14/70 8 Southern California Baton Rouge, La. UFA (NYJ) ’0 86 Sloan, David TE 6-6 260 6/8/72 6 New Mexico Tollhouse, Calif. D-3 ’95 36 Trejo, Stephen FB 6-2 264 4/8/76 R Maryland Philadelphia, Pa. FA '01 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (8) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 79 Beverly, Eric C 6-3 294 3/28/74 3 Miami (Ohio) Bedford Heights, Ohio FA ‘97 51 Raiola, Dominic C 6-1 303 12/30/78 R Nebraska Honolulu, Hi. D-2a ’01 65 Blaise, Kerlin G 6-5 323 12/25/74 3 Miami (Fla.) Orlando, Fla. FA ’98 73 McDougle, Stockar G 6-6 350 1/11/77 2 Oklahoma Deerfield Beach, Fla. D-1 ’00 62 Semple, Tony G 6-5 303 12/20/70 7 Memphis Lincoln, Ill. D-5 ’94 66 Stai, Brenden G 6-4 312 3/30/72 7 Nebraska Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ‘01 76 Backus, Jeff T 6-5 308 9/21/77 R Michigan Norcross, Ga. D-1 ‘01 75 Joyce, Matt T 6-7 305 3/30/72 7 Richmond Scottsdale, Ariz. FA ’01
SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKERS (3) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 4 Hanson, Jason K 5-11 182 6/17/70 10 Washington State Spokane, Wash. D-2b '92 19 Jett, John P 6-0 197 11/11/68 9 East Carolina Reedville, Va. UFA (Dal) ‘97 2 Araguz, Leo P 5-11 190 1/18/70 4 Stephen F. Austin Harlingen, Tex. FA '01
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2001 DETROIT LIONS POSITION-BY-POSITION
DEFENSE DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (9) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 96 Hall, James DE 6-2 271 2/4/77 2 Michigan New Orleans, La. FA ’00 91 Porcher, Robert DE 6-3 282 7/30/69 10 South Carolina State Wando, S.C. D-1 '92 97 Scroggins, Tracy DE 6-3 273 9/11/69 10 Tulsa Checotah, Okla. D-2a '92 95 DeVries, Jared DE 6-4 280 6/11/76 3 Iowa Aplington, Iowa D-3 ’99 77 Herron, Anthony DE 6-3 280 9/24/79 R Iowa Bolingbrook, Ill. FA ’01 94 Elliss, Luther DT 6-5 305 3/22/73 7 Utah Mancos, Colo. D-1 ’95 67 Kirschke, Travis DT 6-3 287 9/6/74 5 UCLA Yorba Linda, Calif. FA ‘97 92 Rogers, Shaun DT 6-4 331 3/12/79 R Texas LaPorte, Tex. D-2b ’01 93 Pritchett, Kelvin DT 6-3 319 10/24/69 11 Mississippi Atlanta, Ga. UFA (Jax) '99 LINEBACKERS (7) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 55 Aldridge, Allen LB 6-1 254 5/30/72 7 Houston Missouri City, Tex. UFA (Den) ’98 50 Claiborne, Chris LB 6-3 255 7/26/78 2 Southern California Riverside, Calif. D-1a '99 54 Green, Barrett LB 6-0 232 10/29/77 R West Virginia West Palm Beach, Fla. D-2 ’00 52 Kowalkowski, Scott LB 6-2 220 8/23/68 10 Notre Dame Orchard Lake, Mich. FA '94 58 Kriewaldt, Clint LB 6-1 236 3/17/76 2 Wisc.-Stevens Point Shiocton, Wisc. D-6 '99 59 Samuel, Khari LB 6-3 240 10/14/76 3 Massachusetts Framingham, Mass. FA '01 99 Williams, Brian LB 6-1 257 12/17/72 7 Southern California Dallas, Tex. FA ‘01 DEFENSIVE BACKS (9) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 23 Fair, Terry CB 5-9 184 7/20/76 4 Tennessee Phoenix, Ariz. D-1 '98 40 Iwuoma, Chidi CB 5-8 180 2/19/78 R California Pasadena, Calif. FA ‘01 24 Lyght, Todd CB 6-0 190 2/9/69 11 Notre Dame Flint, Mich. UFA (StL) ’01 32 Westbrook, Bryant CB 6-0 198 12/19/74 5 Texas Oceanside, Calif. D-1 ‘97 27 Wyrick, Jimmy CB 5-9 179 12/31/76 2 Minnesota DeSoto, Tex. FA ’00 39 Campbell, Lamar S 5-11 183 8/29/76 4 Wisconsin Chester, Pa. FA ’98 45 Schulz, Kurt S 6-1 208 12/12/68 10 Eastern Washington Yakima, Wash. UFA (Buf) ’00 38 Marty Carter S 6-1 213 12/17/69 11 Middle Tenn. State La Grange, Ga. FA '01 47 McElroy, Ray CB 5-11 207 7/31/72 7 Eastern Illinois Bellwood, Ill. FA ’01 RESERVE SUSPENDED (1) 44 Bennett, Tommy S 6-2 212 2/19/73 6 UCLA San Diego, Calif. FA ’01 INJURED/RESERVE (8) 10 Batch, Charlie QB 6-2 220 12/5/74 4 Eastern Michigan Homestead, Pa. D-2b '98 35 Bailey, Robert CB 5-10 182 9/3/68 11 Miami (Fla.) Miami, Fla. FA ‘01 57 Boyd, Stephen LB 6-0 242 8/22/72 6 Boston College Valley Stream, N.Y. D-5a ‘95 82 Crowell, Germane WR 6-3 216 9/13/76 4 Virginia Winston Salem, N.C. D-2a ‘98 33 Irvin, Sedrick RB 5-11 226 3/30/78 3 Michigan State Miami, Fla. D-4 ’99 84 Moore, Herman WR 6-4 218 10/20/69 11 Virginia Danville, Va. D-1 '91 28 Rice, Ron S 6-1 217 11/9/72 7 Eastern Michigan Detroit, Mich. FA ‘95 29 Supernaw, Kywin S 6-1 207 6/2/75 4 Indiana Claremore, Okla. FA ’98 PLAYER PRONUNCIATION Leo Araguz ara-GOOSE Kerlin Blaise BLAZE Aveion Cason av-VEE-on KAY-son Germane Crowell Crow-EL Reuben Droughns RU-ben DRONES Jared DeVries de-VREEZ Travis Kirschke kersh-KEY Scott Kowalkowski ko-wal-KOW-ski Clint Kriewaldt KREE-walt Stockar McDougle STOCKER Brock Olivo o-leeve-o Robert Porcher por-SHAY Dominic Raiola rye-OH-la Khari Samuel CAR-ee Cory Schlesinger shles-in-jer Kywin Supernaw KI-win SUPER-naw Stephen Trejo TRAY-ho John Waerig ............................................ WAY-ridge
POSITIONS BREAKDOWN OFFENSE Quarterbacks ..................................................3 Running Backs...............................................6 Running Backs......................................4 Fullbacks...............................................2 Wide Receivers ..............................................5 Tight Ends ......................................................3 Offensive Linemen ........................................8 Centers ..................................................2 Guards...................................................4 Tackles ..................................................2 Total ............................................................ 25 SPECIAL TEAMS Kickers ...........................................................1 Punters ............................................................2 Total ...............................................................3
DEFENSE Defensive Linemen .......................................9 Defensive Ends .....................................5 Defensive Tackles.................................4 Linebackers....................................................7 Defensive Backs ............................................9 Cornerbacks .........................................6 Safeties..................................................3 Total.............................................................25 TOTAL PLAYERS ...................................53 Injured Reserve..............................................8 Reserve Suspended........................................1
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22000011 DDEETTRROOIITT LLIIOONNSS SSTTAATTIISSTTIICCSS Through Sunday, December 17, 2001
WON 1, LOST 12 09/09 L 6-28 at Green Bay 59,523 09/23 L 14-24 at Cleveland 73,168 10/08 L 0-35 St. Louis 77,765 10/14 L 26-31 at Minnesota 64,048 10/21 L 24-27 Tennessee 76,940 10/28 L 27-31 Cincinnati 69,343 11/04 L 13-21 at San Francisco 67,605 11/11 L 17-20 Tampa Bay 74,268 11/18 L 38-45 at Arizona 32,322 11/22 L 27-29 Green Bay 77,730 12/02 L 10-13 at Chicago 66,944 12/09 L 12-15 at Tampa Bay 65,514 12/16 W 27-24 Minnesota 72,190 12/23 at Pittsburgh 12/30 Chicago 01/06 Dallas DET OPP TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 239 269 Rushing 62 75 Passing 149 162 Penalty 28 32 3rd Down: Made/Att 62/181 71/169 3rd Down Pct. 34.3 42.0 4th Down: Made/Att 11/20 5/11 4th Down Pct. 55.0 45.5 POSSESSION AVG. 28:45 31:15 TOTAL NET YARDS 4145 4502 Avg. Per Game 318.8 346.3 Total Plays 834 831 Avg. Per Play 5.0 5.4 NET YARDS RUSHING 1136 1589 Avg. Per Game 87.4 122.2 Total Rushes 291 370 NET YARDS PASSING 3009 2913 Avg. Per Game 231.5 224.1 Sacked/Yards Lost 54/297 29/203 Gross Yards 3306 3116 Att./Completions 489/276 432/267 Completion Pct. 56.4 61.8 Had Intercepted 20 15 PUNTS/AVERAGE 59/43.6 57/43.0 NET PUNTING AVG. 59/35.0 57/36.1 PENALTIES/YARDS 108/1011 73/669 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 17/10 19/6 TOUCHDOWNS 26 42 Rushing 8 12 Passing 14 25 Returns 4 5 SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS TEAM 40 66 64 71 0 241 OPPONENTS 73 102 80 88 0 343 SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS Hanson 0 0 0 0 21/21 20/26 0 81 Warren 4 3 1 0 0 26 Sloan 4 0 4 0 0 24 Morton 3 0 3 0 0 18 Schlesinger 3 3 0 0 0 18 Crowell 2 0 2 0 0 12 Stewart 2 1 1 0 0 12 McMahon 1 1 0 0 0 8 Anderson 1 0 1 0 0 6 Bailey 1 0 0 1 0 6 Droughns 1 0 1 0 0 6 Fair 1 0 0 1 0 6 Hall 1 0 0 1 0 6 Howard 1 0 1 0 0 6 Lyght 1 0 0 1 0 6 TEAM 26 8 14 4 21/21 20/26 0 241 OPPONENTS 42 12 25 5 40/40 15/21 1 343 2-Pt. Conversions: McMahon, Warren, TEAM 2-5, OPPONENTS 2-2 SACKS: Porcher 10.0, Claiborne 4.0, Hall 4.0, S. Rogers 3.0, Scroggins 2.0, Aldridge 1.0, Boyd 1.0, Green 1.0, Rice 1.0, Spellman 1.0, TEAM 29.0, OPPONENTS 54.0
RUSHING NO. YDS AVG LONG TD Stewart 128 615 4.8 38 1 McMahon 25 124 5.0 22 1 Warren 46 124 2.7 15 3 Schlesinger 37 120 3.2 26 3 Droughns 30 72 2.4 15 0 Batch 12 45 3.8 12 0 Howard 4 20 5.0 7 0 Crowell 1 6 6.0 6 0 Foster 2 6 3.0 3 0 Detmer 3 4 1.3 4 0 Cason LG 2 0 0.0 1 0 Cason TM 2 0 0.0 1 0 Jett 1 0 0.0 0 0 TEAM 291 1136 3.9 38 8 OPPONENTS 370 1589 4.3 96t 12 RECEIVING NO. YDS AVG LONG TD Morton 60 947 15.8 76 3 Schlesinger 46 375 8.2 38 0 Warren 34 280 8.2 36 1 Sloan 24 284 11.8 27 4 Crowell 22 289 13.1 46t 2 Stewart 22 241 11.0 56 1 Foster 21 273 13.0 36 0 Emanuel LG 14 151 10.8 29 0 Emanuel TM 10 126 12.6 29 0 Anderson 11 208 18.9 69 1 Howard 8 110 13.8 36t 1 Mitchell 5 29 5.8 12 0 Moore 4 76 19.0 25 0 Trejo 4 41 10.3 15 0 Droughns 4 21 5.3 8t 1 Waerig 1 6 6.0 6 0 TEAM 276 3306 12.0 76 14 OPPONENTS 267 3116 11.7 68t 25 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Lyght 4 72 18.0 59t 1 Bailey 2 74 37.0 74t 1 Fair 2 29 14.5 26t 1 Schulz 2 22 11.0 19 0 Claiborne 2 11 5.5 6 0 Rice 2 9 4.5 8 0 Westbrook 1 0 0.0 0 0 TEAM 15 217 14.5 74t 3 OPPONENTS 20 316 15.8 93t 2 PUNTING NO. YDS AVG NET TB IN LG B Jett 42 1859 44.3 35.5 4 10 62 0 Araguz 17 713 41.9 34.0 4 6 55 0 TEAM 59 2572 43.6 35.0 8 16 62 0 OPPONENTS 57 2451 43.0 36.1 8 16 61 0 PUNT RETURNS RET FC YDS AVG LONG TD Howard 17 13 178 10.5 34 0 Fair 4 2 37 9.3 21 0 Foster 3 0 17 5.7 9 0 TEAM 24 15 232 9.7 34 0 OPPONENTS 34 13 345 10.1 84t 1 KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YDS AVG LONG TD Howard 43 1136 26.4 91 0 Fair 10 187 18.7 32 0 Foster 9 182 20.2 36 0 Cason LG 4 73 18.3 26 0 Morton 1 4 4.0 4 0 Olivo 1 40 40.0 40 0 Raiola 1 11 11.0 11 0 Schlesinger 1 10 10.0 10 0 Warren 0 -4 --- -4 0 TEAM 66 1566 23.7 91 0 OPPONENTS 47 1001 21.3 53 0 FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Hanson 1/ 1 2/ 2 8/ 8 5/10 4/5 TEAM 1/ 1 2/ 2 8/ 8 5/10 4/5 OPPONENTS 0/ 1 2/ 2 7/ 8 5/ 9 1/1 Hanson: (49G,39G)()()(19G,51G,65N)(40B,23G) (51G,24G)(43N,39G,45G)(38G)(49G)(33G,54G)(45N, 48N,36G,40N)(39G,30G,50G,42G)(44G,36G) OPPONENTS: (48N)(33G,46N)()(41G)(38G,46G,30G, 46G)(47N,39G)(49B,19B)(37G,35G)(50G)(46G,39G) (46G,26G,39N)()(27G)
PASSING ATT CMP YDS CMP% YDS/ATT TD TD% INT INT% LONG SACK/LOST RATING Batch 341 198 2392 58.1 7.01 12 3.5 12 3.5 76 33/ 176 76.8 McMahon 87 41 553 47.1 6.36 1 1.1 0 0.0 69 15/ 81 71.7 Detmer 60 37 361 61.7 6.02 1 1.7 8 13.3 26 6/ 40 44.5 Warren 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/ 0 39.6 TEAM 489 276 3306 56.4 6.76 14 2.9 20 4.1 76 54/ 297 69.8 OPPONENTS 432 267 3116 61.8 7.21 25 5.8 15 3.5 68t 29/ 203 88.5
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DETROIT LIONS 2001 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Based on Coaches Film -- as of 12/17/01
TACKLES SACKS INTS FUMBLES Player Total Solo Asst Sack Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Saf. Chris Claiborne 128 75 53 4.0 31.0 2 11 5 3 1 Barrett Green 106 55 51 1.0 10.0 2 1 Shaun Rogers 78 49 29 3.0 14.5 4 Ron Rice 70 28 42 1.0 8.0 2 8 6 Todd Lyght 69 48 21 4 72 13 Allen Aldridge 55 29 26 1.0 16.0 Terry Fair 53 34 19 2 29 15 Kurt Schulz 53 30 23 2 22 4 Lamar Campbell 51 34 17 4 1 1 Robert Porcher 46 30 16 10.0 62.0 5 2 James Hall 39 18 21 4.0 27.5 1 2 Luther Elliss 34 22 12 3 1 Stephen Boyd 34 17 17 1.0 0.0 1 Tracy Scroggins 25 15 10 2.0 15.0 Tommy Bennett 25 14 11 2 Kelvin Pritchett 25 12 13 1 Clint Kriewaldt 20 10 10 Bryant Westbrook 17 15 2 1 0 2 Travis Kirschke 17 8 9 Jared DeVries 15 6 9 Jimmy Wyrick 14 11 3 2 Robert Bailey 14 8 6 2 74 3 Alonzo Spellman 4 2 2 1.0 7.0 Chidi Iwuoma 3 1 2 Scott Kowalkowski 1 1 0 TEAM 0 0 0 1.0 6.0 LIONS TOTAL 996 572 424 29.0 197.0 15 216 72 9 4 0 OPPONENT 676 501 175 54.0 297.0 20 291 91 11 8 1
Special Teams Statistics TACKLES FUMBLES BLOCKED Miscellaneous Statistics TACKLES FUMBLES Player Total Solo Asst FF FR PAT FG Punts TD Saf. Player Total Solo Asst FF FR Clint Kriewaldt 19 12 7 Tony Semple 3 2 1 Stephen Trejo 15 9 6 Germane Crowell 2 2 0 1 Cory Schlesinger 14 5 9 Larry Foster 2 2 0 Jimmy Wyrick 13 7 6 1 David Sloan 2 2 0 Brock Olivo 13 6 7 1 Lamont Warren 2 2 0 Chidi Iwouma 11 6 5 John Jett 1 1 0 Reuben Droughns 10 5 5 Brenden Stai 1 1 0 Larry Foster 9 8 1 1 Herman Moore 1 1 0 0 0 Brad Banta 6 3 3 Mike McMahon 1 1 0 Scott Kowalkowski 6 0 6 Bert Emanuel 1 1 0 Barrett Green 5 3 2 Johnnie Morton 1 1 0 Robert Bailey 5 2 3 Matt Joyce 1 1 0 1 Lamont Warren 4 2 2 James Stewart 1 0 1 0 0 Todd Lyght 3 0 3 Jeff Backus 1 0 1 Tommy Bennett 3 0 3 Charlie Batch 0 0 0 2 Ron Rice 2 2 0 TEAM 1 1 0 Kurt Schulz 2 2 0 LIONS TOTAL 21 18 3 0 4 Allen Aldridge 2 1 1 OPPONENT 10 8 2 0 8
Khari Samuel 2 1 1 James Hall 1 0 1 Shaun Rogers 0 0 0 2 LIONS TOTAL 145 74 71 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 OPPONENT 92 81 11 1 3 0 1 0 1 0
Turnover Ratio TAKEAWAYS GIVEAWAYS MARGIN Opponent Date W/L Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Game Season at Green Bay 9/9 L 0 1 1 2 1 3 -2 -2 at Cleveland 9/23 L 2 0 2 7 0 7 -5 -7 ST. LOUIS 10/8 L 0 1 1 2 1 3 -2 -9 at Minnesota 10/14 L 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 -9 TENNESSEE 10/21 L 2 0 2 1 1 2 0 -9 CINCINNATI 10/28 L 2 0 2 2 1 3 -1 -10 at San Francisco 11/4 L 2 1 3 0 0 0 3 -7 TAMPA BAY 11/10 L 0 1 1 2 1 3 -2 -9 at Arizona 11/18 L 1 0 1 3 0 3 -2 -11 GREEN BAY 11/22 L 0 2 2 1 1 2 0 -11 at Chicago 12/2 L 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 -11 at Tampa Bay 12/9 L 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 -10 MINNESOTA 12/16 W 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 -9 TOTALS 15 6 21 20 10 30 -9
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