DETROIT LIONS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS The Detroit Lions will host the Atlanta Falcons this week at Ford Field. Detroit will be looking to get back on track after a frustrating 25-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers while Atlanta is looking to build on their 31-17 divisional win against the Carolina Panthers. The game will be televised on WJBK-TV FOX 2 in Metro Detroit (subject to blackout) with Sam Rosen handling play-by-play, Brian Billick adding color commentary and Laura Okmin reporting from the sideline. The game will also air live on the Lions Radio Network (WXYT 97.1 FM) with announcer Dan Miller handling play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter adding color commentary and Tony Ortiz reporting from the sideline. LIONS TAKE FIRST LOSS On Sunday, the Detroit Lions took their fi rst loss of the season and fi rst loss since last December against the San Francisco 49ers, 25-19. It was a hard fought game between two young NFC teams, and both are now 5-1 on the season. While it was the fi rst loss in a long time for Detroit, Head Coach Jim Schwartz isn t concerned with how the team is handling coming out on the other end; it s something that they can learn from moving forward. Schwartz: That s life in the NFL. You know, it s been a long time since we ve been through that. This franchise went through a lot of lean years lean being probably a pretty nice term right there. We ve dealt with coming back from losses and things like that and we ve dealt with long losing streaks, but it s been almost eleven months since we had to go into a locker room after a game and not be on the right side of the score. We need to remember how it feels to lose; we don t need to be losing very often, but maybe there is an edge you can get from that. We don t need any worries about talking about being 6-0, I mean obviously we re not, we re 5-1. We don t need to talk about anything other than the Atlanta Falcons and moving on to that game. While the game remained close throughout all four quarters, the Lions will be the fi rst to admit that they struggled in all three phases of the game. Looking at how everything unfolded, penalties and mistakes in a handful of specifi c plays changed the game s outcome. 2011 DETROIT LIONS SCHEDULE (*** DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***) REGULAR SEASON DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT Sun., Sept. 11 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W, 27-20 Sun., Sept. 18 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS W, 48-3 Sun., Sept. 25 at Minnesota Vikings W, 26-23 (OT) Sun., Oct. 2 at Dallas Cowboys W, 34-30 Mon., Oct. 10 CHICAGO BEARS W, 24-13 Sun., Oct. 16 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS FOX L, 25-19 Sun., Oct. 23 ATLANTA FALCONS FOX 1:00 p.m. Sun., Oct. 30 at Denver Broncos FOX 4:05 p.m. Sun., Nov. 6 *** BYE WEEK *** Sun., Nov. 13 at Chicago Bears FOX 1:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 20 CAROLINA PANTHERS FOX 1:00 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 24 GREEN BAY PACKERS FOX# 12:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4 at New Orleans Saints FOX 1:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 11 MINNESOTA VIKINGS FOX 1:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 18 at Oakland Raiders FOX 4:05 p.m. Sat., Dec. 24 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS CBS 4:05 p.m. Sun., Jan. 1 at Green Bay Packers FOX 1:00 p.m. All times Eastern Time; Home Games in BOLD CAPS # Nationally Televised FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: NFL Sun. games during flexible Weeks 10-15 and 17 are subject to change 12 days in advance. Week 17 schedule is subject to change six days in advance. Games are subject to move to different time slots but dates will remain as announced. GAME INFORMATION Date:... Sun., Oct. 23 Kickoff:...1:00 p.m. ET Stadium:...Ford Field Capacity:... 64,500 Television:...WJBK-TV FOX Ch. 2 Play-By-Play:...Sam Rosen Color:...Brian Billick Sideline:... Laura Okmin LIONS RADIO NETWORK Flagship:... 97.1 FM The Ticket (WXYT-FM) Play-By-Play:...Dan Miller Color:...Jim Brandstatter Sideline:...Tony Ortiz 2011 Records:... Lions 5-1; Falcons 3-3 Playing Surface:... FieldTurf LIONS TEAM CAPTAINS The team s captains for 2011 are QB Matthew Stafford (offense), C Dominic Raiola (offense), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (defense) and K Jason Hanson (special teams). Stafford, Raiola, Vanden Bosch and Hanson will wear a team captain patch, that includes a block C, on the right shoulder of their game jerseys. Being named team captain in 2011 marks the sixth-straight season for Raiola and the fi fth consecutive year for both Hanson and Vanden Bosch (2007-09 at Tennessee). The C patches for Raiola and Hanson have four gold stars under the C signifying their four years of being a Lions captain since the NFL began its captain initiative in 2007. This is the sixth-straight year the Lions selected team captains for the entire season. Prior to the launch of the NFL s initiative, the team captains in 2006 were recognized with a gold C on their practice jersey and a sign in their locker.
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Schwartz: We obviously didn t play our best, but you could probably point to about four or fi ve plays and just say, If we just made one of those plays, we d have a different result. You could probably say that about 90% of the games in the NFL, but the fact is, we need to be able to make one of those plays. It wasn t just offense, it wasn t just defense, it wasn t just special teams it was all three. All three of them had opportunities just by themselves (to) make a play and we re on the other side of this score. Settling for two fi eld goals, and allowing the 49ers to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter on fourth-and-6, are part of what DT Ndamukong Suh saw as missed opportunities on both sides of the ball. Suh: It is defi nitely a team issue of what we didn t do for ourselves. We didn t capitalize in the red zone as we normally do and for whatever that reason is, it is that way. On the defensive side of the ball, we didn t hold them. He (Frank Gore) had 100+ rushing yards, so it is both sides. It is defi nitely a team effort of what we didn t do and there is no reason to point fi ngers to anybody. It was a collective failing. OFFENSE COULDN T FIND IT S RHYTHM WR Nate Burleson said following the game, Give credit where credit is due. Burleson was referring to the play of the 49ers topranked red zone defense, which did a good job of keeping the Lions in check throughout the game. The Lions only scored a touchdown on 2-of-4 trips into the redzone, settling for fi eld goals on two fi rst-and-goal opportunites. WR Nate Burleson: San Francisco has a good defense. They came out and made some plays, which we knew they were going to do. There are going to be times where you put up a ton of points and there are going to be times where we battle it out. For the majority of the game it was back and fourth. Sometimes it s going to be like that. You can t be too upset when you re playing against one of the best defenses in the league. Obviously, our expectations are higher for ourselves, so we would love to put up big numbers, but we just have to go back and fi gure out how we can have a more rhythmic consistent game. QB Matthew Stafford, who fi nished with 28-of-50 completions for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns, found it difficult to get into a good rhythm. San Francisco s backfi eld did a good job of covering Stafford s targets, while their front seven kept him under duress, sacking the passer fi ve times for a loss of 49 yards. LIONS-FALCONS SERIES The Detroit-Atlanta series has been one sided throughout the years, with the Lions winning 23 of the 33 meetings between the two franchises. They fi rst met in 1966 with the Lions winning 28-10. Detroit went on to win the next eight matchups before the Falcons won two straight in 1977-1978. In their last eight games against one another, the two teams have gone back and forth on wins. SERIES BY THE NUMBERS Regular Season Record vs. ATL:...23-10-0 Home Record vs. ATL:...14-4-0 Record at Ford Field:... 1-1-0 Road Record vs. ATL:... 9-6-0 Record at the Georgia Dome... 1-3-0 Last regular season game:... Atl 34, Det 21 at Atl (9/7/08) CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Lions DE Lawrence Jackson (2003-2007) and Falcons T Sam Baker (2003-2007) spent all fi ve of their college years together at the University of Southern California. Lions DE Cliff Avril (2004-2007) and Falcons DE Ray Edwards (2003-2006) played a couple years on the same defensive line rushing Big Ten quarterbacks while at Purdue. Lions T Gosder Cherilus (2003-2007) protected Falcons QB Matt Ryan (2003-2007) during their time at Boston College. Lions T Jason Fox (2006-2009) anchored the Miami offensive line while Falcons LB Spencer Adkins (2005-2008) was making tackles for the Hurricanes. Both California natives, Lions RB Jahvid Best (2007-2009) and Falcons S Thomas DeCoud (2003-2007) decided to stay home and play at the University of California. FORMER FALCON FLYING IN DETROIT Lions CB Chris Houston was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played there for three seasons before being traded to the Lions in 2010. LEGENDARY CHIEFS Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham and Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez have a long history together from their time with the Kansas City Chiefs. Cunningham was the defensive coordinator when the team drafted Gonzalez in the fi rst round of the 1997 NFL Draft. JACKSONVILLE DAYS Falcons head coach Mike Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003-2007. In the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Smith and the Jaguars selected current Lions LB Justin Durant (48th overall selection). MICHIGAN TIES Falcons defensive coordinator Brian Van Gorder has roots to the state of Michigan. He was born in Jackson and got his start in coaching as an assistant at West Bloomfi eld High School. He then went on to coach at Grand Valley State, Wayne State University and Central Michigan University. MEDIA.DETROITLIONS.COM Media. is the team s media-only Internet site. Information that can be found on the site includes the daily schedules, press releases, news clippings, statistics, updated rosters and current depth chart. Individual registration is required. GAME CREDENTIALS Applications for media credentials for 2011 Detroit Lions home games are being accepted via Media.. Applicants must complete the credential application form through Media.. Requests are only being accepted on a game-by-game basis and must be submitted by Noon Mon. of each game week.
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Stafford: They re a good football team. They do a great job of stopping the run and getting after the passer. They played a lot of coverage tonight and took away some of our guys and did what they ve been doing all season. They did a good job in the red zone and held us out of some touchdowns. Stafford connected with WR Calvin Johnson seven times for 113 yards, including a long of 41. Detroit moved the receiver around quite a bit, which enabled him to get some big plays, but the 49ers did a good job of trying to take him out of the equation. Schwartz: We want to get the ball to Calvin; we were moving him around a lot. A couple of those passes, where he was getting glances inside of a corner, he s playing a position that he normally doesn t play. Scott (Linehan) was moving him around a lot to try and get him open. We said before, we all need to do a better job. We all need to do a better job of getting open and winning one-on-ones when teams take that approach with Calvin. Schwartz says the combination of pressure, coverage and difficulty in getting the ground game going was what prevented the Lions from being as successful as they would have liked to be in the passing game. The Lions fi nished with just 18 carries for 66 yards. RB Jahvid Best had 12 of those attempts for 37 yards. Schwartz: When we would get guys free, we never really got great run after the catch, which you need to do when you re playing those kinds of things. The other part of it was, Matt didn t have a whole lot of time and we had a hard time getting the run game going. When it s one-dimensional that way, and I think it was, you re going to have a difficult time. A positive on offense was that they had good control of the ball, with zero turnovers. Winning the turnover battle was something Schwartz emphasized going into the game. Schwartz: I think that s the reason that we say that we played poorly, but we were also one play away from winning that game is the fact that we did get two turnovers and we didn t turn the ball over. Even though we didn t play our best, we were still in it to the very end, mainly because of that. STOPPING THE RUN The 49ers offense didn t really do anything to surprise the Lions, and the defense s primary focus remained the same as it is every week to stop the run and make the team one-dimensional. RB Frank Gore currently ranks fi fth in the League in rushing yards with 541 (109 carries). Against the Lions he had 15 carries for 141 yards; 102 of those yards came on two runs of 47 and 55 yards. STATISTICAL COMPARISON OFFENSE...Det....Atl....NFL/Avg FIRST DOWNS...122...128...110.8 Rushing...25...36...32.7 Passing...81...80...68.6 Penalty...16...12...9.4 YDS GAINED (tot)...2208...2017...1995.3 Avg per Game...368.0...336.2...354.7 RUSHING (net)...545...660...629.8 Avg per Game...90.8...110.0...112.0 Rushes...139...151...148.3 Yards per Rush...3.9...4.4...4.2 PASSING (net)...1663...1357...1365.6 Avg per Game...277.2...226.2...242.8 Passes Att....238...218...196.4 Completed...148...134...119.3 Pct Completed...62.2...61.5...60.8 Yards Gained...1757...1465...1448.1 Sacked...11...15...12.7 Yards Lost...94...108...82.5 Had intercepted...4...6...5.5 Yards Opp Ret...43...62...81.0 Opp TDs on Int...1...0...0.5 PUNTS...36...27...26.6 Avg Yards...42.9...37.1...44.9 PUNT RETURNS...18...10... 12.6 Avg Return...8.7...8.0...10.1 Returned for TD...0...0...0.2 KICKOFF RETURNS...8...11...14.2 Avg Return...21.4...21.6...24.5 Returned for TD...0...0...0.2 PENALTIES...47...36...36.2 Yards Penalized...391...308...302.7 FUMBLES BY...9...4...7.4 Fumbles Lost...0...4... 3.3 Opp Fumbles...9...9...7.4 Opp Fum Lost...5...3... 3.3 POSS. TIME (avg)...29:26...29:43...30:00 TOUCHDOWNS...20...16...14.1 Rushing...3...7...4.4 Passing...15...8...8.4 Returns...2...1...1.3 EXTRA-PT KICKS...19/19...15/15...100% 2-PT CONVERSIONS...0/1...0/1...44% FIELD GOALS/FGA...13/14...8/8...10/11 POINTS SCORED...178...135...127.8 DEFENSE...Det....Atl....NFL/Avg POINTS ALLOWED...114...147...127.8 OPP FIRST DOWNS...107...127...110.8 Rushing...27...42...32.7 Passing...70...73...68.6 Penalty...10...12...9.4 OPP YARDS GAINED...2010...2285...1995.3 Avg per Game...335.0...380.8...354.7 OPP RUSHING(net)...777...588...629.8 Avg per Game...129.5...98.0...112.0 Rushes...149...153...148.3 Yards per Rush...5.2...3.8...4.2 OPP PASSING(net)...1233...1697...1365.6 Avg per Game...205.5...282.8...242.8 Passes Att....222...213...196.4 Completed...145...142...119.3 Pct Completed...65.3...66.7...60.8 Sacked...14...11...12.7 Yards Lost...82...61...82.5 INTERCEPTED BY...8...9...5.5 Yards Returned...165...169...81.0 Returned for TD...2...1...0.5 OPP PUNT RETURNS...13...11...12.6 Avg return...13.8...8.5...10.1 OPP KICKOFF RET...20...20...14.2 Avg return...29.5...22.0...24.5 OPP TOUCHDOWNS...10...16...14.1 Rushing...2...6...4.4 Passing...7...9...8.4 Returns...1...1...1.3
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Aside from those two big plays, Suh feels they did an okay job of keeping him contained, but obviously not good enough. Suh: I think we defi nitely had him contained, but I mean those are big plays and that is what the NFL is all about. Big plays that turn into scores for them and it is unfortunate that we couldn t bounce back like we have in the past. LB DeAndre Levy says those two big runs are nothing new to the defense, having seen the play several times before early in the season, as well as in the preseason. Levy: Obviously they re seeing something that we re having a hard time fi tting up and one missed gap on that play and they can split you. It s kind of a tricky thing, but it s something we ve worked on. (Coach) Burke gave us that play every week in practice. It s just something that we ve got to put the fi re out on. DE Kyle Vanden Bosch also noticed the way teams are attacking the defense, running similar plays to gain these explosive runs. Vanden Bosch: The thing we ve done up to this point is when we ve seen something early in the game and don t fi t up well or don t play a certain play very well, we ve done a good job of making halftime adjustments and sideline adjustments and corrections. Something we probably could have done better as players in this game. It seemed like we were getting beat, especially in the run game, by the same play; but it s defi nitely something we can fi x and will fi x this week. The defense had two turnovers in the game on a 30-yard interception return from S Amari Spievey and a sackfumble from Vanden Bosch on the 49ers fi rst offensive play. Vanden Bosch recovered the ball to set the Lions up for a 25-yard Jason Hanson fi eld goal. Regardless, Vanden Bosch knows they didn t play their best football, and their efforts on defense weren t enough to overcome all of the other mistakes that were made on both sides. Vanden Bosch: We have the ability to dominate games offensively, defensively and on special teams with the players we have and the coaches we have. We re not playing dominant football right now. The thing I like about this team is the way we work, the way we approach each week. I can guarantee the problems we had in this game, we ll get them fi xed in a hurry and they won t be reoccurring throughout the season. We need to be more consistent and not make the mistakes that come back and affect the outcomes of games. 2011 NUNCIATION CHART Cliff Avril... A-vrill Jahvid Best...JAH-vid Nate Burleson...BURL-uh-sun Gosder Cherilus... GOS-der SHARE-uh-less Rashied Davis...RA-sheed Louis Delmas...DEL-mus Isaiah Ekejiuba...ek-a-juba Doug Hogue...Ho-ge DeAndre Levy...LEV-ee Don Muhlbach... MULE-bach Dominic Raiola...rye-OH-la Amari Spievey...uh-MAR-ee spuh-vay Maurice Stovall... More-eece STOW-vall Ndamukong Suh... En-dom-ah-ken Soo Stephen Tulloch...TULL-uck HISTORIC WINS In a three week span, the Lions claimed victories over the Kansas City Chiefs (9/18), at Minnesota Vikings (9/25) and at Dallas (10/2) in historic fashion. In the 48-3 win over the Chiefs, the Lions set a new franchise record for margin of victory in the regaular season with a 45-point margin. The only other game in team history with that large of a victory margin was the 59-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in the 1957 NFL Championship Game. In Week 3 at Minnesota, the Lions won 26-23 in overtime, after trailing 20-0 at halftime. It was the team s largest comeback on the road in team history and it was the third largest comeback overall (regular season). It was the fi rst time in team history that the Lions trailed by at least 20 points and came back to win. In the 34-30 win last week, the Lions 24-point comeback over the Cowboys matched the franchise-best for comebacks equaling the come-from-behind win October 20, 1957 vs. Baltimore. It sets the franchise record for the largest comeback on the road in team history, breaking the previous record of a 20-point comeback set last week at Minnesota (9/25). The Lions are the fi rst team in NFL history to record 20+-point comebacks in consecutive weeks. With the 24-point comeback on the road, the Lions tied an NFL record for the largest comeback by a road team, accomplished three previous times. The last 24-point comeback occurred December 6, 1992 when the Los Angeles Rams won at Tampa Bay 31-27 after trailing by 24 points. Lions Leaders, Largest Margin of Victory Date Opp Det Opp Margin 12/29/57# Cle 59 14 +45 9/18/11 KC 48 3 +45 2/17/95 Jax 44 0 +44 9/22/68 Chi 42 0 +42 11/24/83 Pit 45 3 +42 10/29/67 at SF 45 3 +42 Lions Leaders, Largest Comebacks Date Opp Det Opp Deficit QB 10/20/57 Bal 31 27-24 B. Layne 10/2/11 at Dal 34 30-24 M. Stafford 11/22/09 Cle 38 37-21 M. Stafford 12/22/57# at SF 31 27-20 T. Rote 9/25/11 at Min 26 20 (ot) -20 M. Stafford # postseason NFL Leaders, Largest Road Comeback Wins Date Deficit Tm Pts Opp Pts 10/02/2011 24 Det 34 at DAL 30 12/06/1992 24 LARm 31 at TB 27 9/26/1988 24 LARd 30 at DEN 27 9/23/1979 24 Hou 30 at CIN 27 RECORD CROWD The Lions claimed a 24-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football (10/10) which marked the team s fi rst appearance on Monday Night Football since 2001. The crowd of 67,861 for the Lions Monday Night Football game set a new Ford Field record for a Lions game since the team opened the stadium in 2002. The previous record was 63,257 vs. Green Bay November 11, 2007. Monday night s crowd was only 345 fans shy of the attendance for Super Bowl XL (68,206).
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. MOVING UP THE RANKS The Lions 5-1start to the 2011season has been paced on both sides of the ball with an efficient offense and stingy defense. The Lions currently rank high in critical statistical categories such as scoring, points allowed, Red Zone defense, turnover margin and passer rating. Through 6 games, the Lions are one of four teams in the League ranked in the Top-7 in points scored and points allowed. The team is ranked fourth in scoring (29.7 pts/ game) and tied for seventh in points allowed (19.0 pts/ game). Detroit s 64-point scoring margin through 6 games is fourth overall in the League. The team s success in its historic comebacks on the road and in its win vs. Chicago is due in part to the offense fi nding a way to put up points and the defense keeping the opponents off the board. In the second half, the Lions are fi rst in the NFL with 118 points and fourth in points allowed with 36. The team s 82-point second half margin leads the league. In the Red Zone, the Lions defense has allowed just a TD rate 38.1-percent in the Red Zone (8 TDs on 21 drives), which ranks fourth in the League. When it comes to passing efficiency (rating), the Lions are highly ranked on both sides of the ball. On offense, the team has accumulated a 98.7 passer rating, the fourth-best in the NFL. On defense, the Lions have limited opponents to a passer rating of 76.7. The passer rating difference of 22.0 is the second-best passer rating margin in the NFL. The Lions are tied for fi rst in turnover margin through 6 games with +9 (13 takeaways, 4 giveaways). Their 13 takeaways are tied for the sixth-most in the NFL this season. They are also tied for fi fth in the NFL with 8 interceptions. On offense, their TD pass to interception ratio is 15-to- 4. On defense, that ratio is 7-to-8. STAFFORD S GRESS Lions QB Matthew Stafford is in his third NFL season and directs an offense that features weapons like WRs Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson and Titus Young, TEs Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler and RB Jahvid Best. Stafford has 1,729 passing yards (147-of-237, 62.0 pct) with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions through the fi rst six games. He has a passer rating of 98.2. His 1,729 yards and 15 touchdowns are the most by a Lions quarterback through the fi rst six games of a season. His 15 touchdown passes are third in the NFL trailing only Green Bay s Aaron Rodgers and New England s Tom Brady. Rodgers leads the League with 17 TD passes and Brady is second with 16. Stafford has averaged 288.2 passing yards through the fi rst six games which is eighth in the NFL. His 98.2 passer rating ranks him fourth in the NFL. He has thrown 2 touchdown passes in each of the season s fi rst six games and at least 2 touchdown passes in 10 of his 19 career NFL starts. His 110.5 fourth quarter passer rating is good for third in the NFL. Stafford is 34-of-54 for 325 yards and 5 touchdowns (0 ints) in the fourth quarter in 2011. LEAGUE TEAM SCORING LEADERS 2011 NFL Leaders, Team Scoring Rk Tm G TD PAT FG 2pt Saf Pts Pts/G 1 GB 6 24 23 10 0 0 197 32. 2 Buf 6 23 23 9 0 0 188 31.3 3 NE 6 22 21 10 1 0 185 30.8 4 Det 6 20 19 13 0 0 178 29.7 5 Bal 5 15 14 14 1 0 148 29.6 2011 NFL Leaders, Team Opponent Scoring Rk Tm G TD PAT FG 2pt Saf Pts Pts/G 1 Bal 5 8 8 5 0 0 71 14.2 2 SF 6 9 8 11 0 1 97 16.2 3 Was 5 8 8 9 0 0 83 16.6 4 Pit 6 11 10 8 1 0 102 17.0 5 Cin 6 12 12 9 0 0 111 18.5 6 Ten 5 10 10 8 0 0 94 18.8 7t Det 6 10 10 14 0 1 114 19.0 7t GB 6 13 12 8 0 0 114 19.0 2011 NFL Leaders, Scoring Margin Rk Team G Pts Opp Diff Diff/G 1 GB 6 197 114 83 13.8 2 Bal 5 148 71 77 15.4 3 SF 6 167 97 70 11.7 4 Det 6 178 114 64 10.7 5 NE 6 185 135 50 8.3 2011 NFL Leaders, Offensive Points Allowed Rk Tm G Rush Pass FG Pts 1 Bal 5 1 4 5 50 2 Was 5 4 4 9 83 3 Ten 5 1 9 8 94 4t Pit 6 4 6 8 95 4t SD 5 3 7 8 95 4t SF 6 0 9 11 95 7 Dal 5 1 9 10 100 8 Cle 5 2 8 11 103 9 Cin 6 5 6 9 104 10 Det 6 2 7 14 105 2011 NFL Leaders, Second Half/OT Scoring Rk Tm TD PAT FG 2pt Saf Pts 1 Det 14 13 7 0 0 118 2 Buf 13 13 3 0 0 100 3 SF 11 11 7 0 0 98 4 Cinc 10 9 7 0 1 92 5t NE 11 10 4 1 0 90 5t NO 10 8 6 2 0 90 2011 NFL Leaders, Second Half/OT Opponent Scoring Rk Tm TD PAT FG 2pt Saf Pts 1 Bal 3 3 3 0 0 30 2 Was 3 3 4 0 0 33 3 StL 4 4 2 0 0 34 4 Det 3 3 5 0 0 36 5t GB 5 4 2 0 0 40 5t Ten 4 4 4 0 0 40 2011 NFL Leaders, Second Half/OT Scoring Margin Rk Tm Pts Opp Diff 1 Det 118 36 82 2 GB 87 40 47 3 SF 98 54 44 4 Cin 92 50 42 5 NO 90 54 36 (GRID)IRON MAN Lions T Jeff Backus has the most consecutive starts among active (offensive and defensive) linemen in the NFL with 165. He has battled through injuries during his career to start every game for Detroit since being drafted in the fi rst round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Backus is second in Lions history for most consecutive games started behind Hall of Fame CB Dick LeBeau (171). Only Backus and LeBeu have ever started 165 consecutive games during their career with the Lions. NFL, Consecutive Starts Among Active Offensive Linemen Rk Player Pos Tm G 1 Jeff Backus T Det 165 2 Casey Wiegmann C KC 164 3 Olin Kreutz C NO 139 NFL, Consecutive Starts Among Active Players Rk Player Tm Pos G 1 Ronde Barber TB CB 188 2 London Fletcher Was LB 168 3 Jeff Backus Det T 165
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Stafford fi nished 19-of-26 (73.1) for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns (1 int) vs. Chicago (10/10), highlighted by a 73-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson in the second quarter. The 73-yard touchdown pass was the second longest completion of his career. The longest was in 2009 vs. Cleveland (11/22/09) when he connected with Johnson on a 75-yard touchdown. Stafford was 5-of-6 for 51 yards on the Lions fi rst drive of the third quarter which culminated in an 18-yard touchown strike to TE Brandon Pettigrew to give Detroit the lead for good. Stafford was 21-of-43 for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Week 4 comeback win at Dallas (10/2). He helped lead the Lions to his third career 20-point comeback, and second in consecutive weeks. Stafford now joins Hall of Fame QB Bobby Layne as the only quarterbacks in team history to lead the Lions back to victories from 24-point defi cits. Stafford has led the team s only 24-point comeback on the road. Stafford got things going offensively at the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth when he directed a 5-play 80-yard drive (2:00). He was 4-for- 4 for 77 yards on the drive which culminated in a 23-yard touchdown pass to WR Calvin Johnson. On the game-winning touchdown drive, Stafford went 3-for-3 for 26 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown pass to Johnson with 1:39 remaining. In the fourth quarter, he was 10-of-16 (62.5-percent) for 121 yards and threw 2 touchdowns. His rating in the last quarter was 125.3. The win marked Stafford s fourth career fourth quarter comeback victory in only 17 starts. Stafford was 32-of-46 (69.5 pct) for 378 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Week 3 win at Minnesota (9/25). His 378 yards was his third career game throwing for more than 300 yards. Trailing 20-0 at the half, Stafford was 22-of-30 for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns with a passer rating of 129.0 in the second half and overtime. His 314 yards in the second half and overtime are the most in the League after halftime in a single game so far this season. Stafford was 23-of-39 (58.9 pct.) for 294 yards and 4 touchdowns in Week 2 vs. Kansas City (9/18) and fi n- ished with a passer rating of 106.1. He led the offense on three straight touchdown scoring drives in the second half vs. the Chiefs (9/18). He also directed three consecutive scoring drives (2 fi eld goals and 1 touchdown) in the team s fi nal three drives of the fi rst half. By recording back-to-back games with a passer rating over 100.0 (118.9 in Week 1 at Tampa Bay), he accomplished that feat for the fi rst time for the Lions since QB Jon Kitna in 2007 (100.5 at Philadelphia 9/23/07 and 137.3 vs. Chicago 9/30/07). It is the fi rst time that a Lions quarterback had a passer rating over 100.0 in the fi rst two games of the season since Gary Danielson in 1984 (119.6 vs. San Francisco 9/2/84 and 110.2 at Atlanta 9/9/84). He had 200 passing yards in the fi rst half for a second consecutive week and third time in his career. STAFFORD AT THE CONTROLS Stafford s Last 5 Starts Date Opp W/L Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 9/12/10 at Chi* L 15 11 83 73.3 0 0 86.3 10/31/10 Was W 45 26 212 57.8 4 1 90.2 11/7/10 NYJ* L 36 20 240 55.6 2 0 94.7 9/11/11 at TB W 33 24 305 72.7 3 1 118.9 9/18/11 KC W 39 23 294 59.0 4 1 106.1 9/25/11 at Min W 46 32 378 69.9 2 0 108.8 10/2/11 at Dal W 43 21 240 48.8 2 1 71.9 10/10/11 Chi W 26 19 219 73.1 2 1 107.7 10/16/11 SF L 50 28 293 56.0 2 0 86.5 Totals 6-3 333 204 2264 61.3 21 5 96.2 *Left game due to injury 2011 NFL Leaders, Passing Touchdowns Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Aaron Rodgers GB 208 146 2031 70.2 17 3 122.5 2 Tom Brady NE 237 160 2163 67.5 16 8 104.8 3 Matthew Stafford Det 237 147 1729 62.0 15 4 98.2 4 Drew Brees NO 264 181 2152 68.6 13 8 97.0 5 Ryan Fitzpatrick Buf 202 134 1477 66.3 12 6 95.3 2011 NFL Leaders, Passer Rating Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Aaron Rodgers GB 208 146 2031 70.2 17 3 122.5 2 Tom Brady NE 237 160 2163 67.5 16 8 104.8 3 Eli Manning NYG 196 125 1778 63.8 11 5 101.1 4 Matthew Stafford Det 237 147 1729 62.0 15 4 98.2 5 Drew Brees NO 264 181 2152 68.6 13 8 97.0 2011 NFL Leaders, Passing Yards Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Tom Brady NE 237 160 2163 67.5 16 8 104.8 2 Drew Brees NO 264 181 2152 68.6 13 8 97.0 3 Aaron Rodgers GB 208 146 2031 70.2 17 3 122.5 4 Cam Newton Car 229 134 1847 58.5 7 9 78.3 5 Eli Manning NYG 196 125 1778 63.8 11 5 101.1 6 Matthew Stafford Det 237 147 1729 62.0 15 4 98.2 2011 NFL Leaders, Completions Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Drew Brees NO 264 181 2152 68.6 13 8 97.0 2 Tom Brady NE 237 160 2163 67.5 16 8 104.8 3 Matthew Stafford Det 237 147 1729 62.0 15 4 98.2 4 Aaron Rodgers GB 208 146 2031 70.2 17 3 122.5 5 Josh Freeman TB 219 137 1459 62.6 5 6 78.2 2011 NFL Leaders, Passer Rating - 2nd Half/OT Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Matthew Stafford Det 109 70 862 64.2 9 0 116.1 2 Aaron Rodgers GB 94 63 932 67.0 7 3 110.8 3 Ryan Fitzpatrick Buf 96 68 683 70.8 7 2 106.4 2011 NFL Leaders, Passing Touchdowns - 2nd Half/OT Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 Matthew Stafford Det 109 70 862 64.2 9 0 116.1 2t Tom Brady NE 122 79 1074 64.8 8 5 97.5 2t Drew Brees NO 137 91 1068 66.4 8 4 97.2 2011 NFL Leaders, Passer Rating - 4th Qtr Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rate 1 Philip Rivers SD 42 31 351 73.8 3 0 122.2 2 Eli Manning NYG 60 42 601 70.0 5 2 116.0 3 Matthew Stafford Det 54 34 325 63.0 5 0 110.5 2011 NFL Leaders, Passing Touchdowns - 4th Qtr Rk Player Tm Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rate 1t Tom Brady NE 59 34 512 57.6 5 3 93.3 1t Drew Brees NO 78 48 639 61.5 5 2 98.2 1t Eli Manning NYG 60 42 601 70.0 5 2 116.0 1t Matthew Stafford Det 54 34 325 63.0 5 0 110.5 Lions, Leaders, Career 300-Yard Passing Games Rk Player G Years 1 Scott Mitchell 8 1994-98 2 Jon Kitna 7 2006-08 3 Bobby Layne 5 1950-58 4 Gary Danielson 4 1976-84 5t Eric Hipple 3 1980-89 5t Joey Harrington 3 2002-05 5t Matthew Stafford 3 2009-5t Shaun Hill 3 2010- PASS TECTORS In 2011, the Lions have not allowed a sack in three of the team s fi rst six games. The team ranks ninth in the NFL in sacks per pass play (4.42 pct). 2011 NFL Leaders, Sacks Per Pass Play Rk Tm G Att Sk Sk% 1 Buf 6 203 7 3.33 2 Ten 5 182 7 3.70 3 Oak 6 180 7 3.74 4 TB 6 224 9 3.86 5t Cle 5 217 9 3.98 5t Phi 6 217 9 3.98 7 NO 6 264 11 4.00 8 Dal 5 203 9 4.25 9 Det 6 238 11 4.42
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Stafford opened the 2011 season with 305 passing yards (24-of-33, 72.7 pct) and 3 touchdowns to help Detroit to a 27-20 season-opening victory at Tampa Bay (9/11). Stafford led the offense on scoring drives in fi ve of the Lions fi rst seven possessions against the Bucs, including three straight touchdown drives. His 305 yards passing at Tampa marked the third 300-yard passing game by a Lions quarterback on opening day, and he became only the second player in team history to accomplish this feat. The last time was QB Bobby Layne when he had 364 yards vs. Pittsburgh September 27, 1953. Stafford s 300-yard game is also the most by a Lions quarterback on the road to open the season. His 265 yards in the fi rst half were the third most by a Lions passer in the fi rst half of a game since 1991, and it is Stafford s second highest fi rst-half total of his career. He threw for 270 yards in the fi rst half vs. Cleveland November 22, 2009. Stafford s 3 touchdowns marked his third career game with 3+ touchdown passes. CALVIN ON THE RISE Fifth-year WR Calvin Johnson continues to establish himself as one of the NFL s elite receivers. Last season, Johnson started in the Pro Bowl after fi nishing tied for second in the NFL (tied for fi rst in the NFC) with 12 touchdown catches. Johnson leads the NFL in touchdown receptions with 9. He also ranks fi fth in the NFL (third in NFC) with 564 receving yards and is tied for fi fth in receptions (tied for fourth in NFC) with 36. With his fi rst reception of the game vs. San Francisco (10/16), Johnson reached 300 receptions for his career, and he accomplished this feat in his 66th career game. He has recorded 300 career catches faster than any player in Lions history. The previous high was 70-career games by WR Herman Moore. He became the fi rst player in NFL history with nine touchdown receptions through the fi rst fi ve games of a season. He was also the fi rst Lions player to score touchdowns in fi ve consecutive games since WR Roy Williams had a fi ve-game stretch to end the 2006 season and to begin the 2007 season. Johnson became the fi rst receiver to register touchdown catches in fi ve-straight games during the same season since WR Herman Moore in 1994. He also has 5 catches of 25+ yards. He now has 43 career receptions of 25+ yards, and 37 since the beginning of the 2008 season. Johnson fi nished with 7 catches for 113 yards in the Week 6 loss to the 49ers (10/16). It was his third 100-yard receiving outing in the past four games. The 113-yard effort was Johnson s 16th career 100- yard game, which is now the third-most in team history. With 16 100-yard games, he broke a tie with WR Terry Barr (15, 1957-65). He also moved into sixth place on the Lions all-time receiving yards list, now with 4,755 yards. ON THE RECEIVING END 2011 NFL Leaders, Touchdown Receptions Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Calvin Johnson Det 6 36 564 15.7 73t 9 2 Wes Welker NE 6 51 785 15.4 99t 6 3 Rob Gronkowski NE 6 29 401 13.8 30 5 2011 NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Wes Welker NE 6 51 785 15.4 99t 6 2 Steve Smith Car 6 32 675 21.1 77t 3 3 Jimmy Graham NO 6 39 620 15.9 59 3 4 Mike Wallace Pit 6 33 612 18.5 81t 4 5 Calvin Johnson Det 6 36 564 15.7 73t 9 2011 NFL Leaders, Receptions Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Wes Welker NE 6 51 785 15.4 99t 6 2t Jimmy Graham NO 6 39 620 15.9 59 3 2t Darren Sproles NO 6 39 310 7.9 36 1 4 Jeremy Maclin Phi 6 37 489 13.2 59 3 5t Matt Forte Chi 6 36 381 10.6 56t 1 5t Calvin Johnson Det 6 36 564 15.7 73t 9 2011 NFL Leaders, Total Touchdowns Rk Player Tm G TD Ru Rec Ret 2pt Pts 1 Calvin Johnson Det 6 9 0 9 0 0 54 2 LeSean McCoy Phi 6 8 6 2 0 0 48 3 Adrian Peterson Min 6 7 7 0 0 0 42 OVER THE YEARS NFL Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns Since 2008 Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 25+ 1 Calvin Johnson Det 51 258 3999 15.5 96t 38 37 2 Larry Fitzgerald Arz 53 310 4087 13.2 78t 33 33 3t Dwayne Bowe KC 48 228 3193 14.0 75t 30 27 3t Roddy White Atl 54 322 4297 13.3 90t 30 33 NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards Since 2008 Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 25+ 1 Andre Johnson Hou 49 327 4712 14.4 72t 27 36 2 Roddy White Atl 54 322 4297 13.3 90t 30 33 3 Greg Jennings GB 54 259 4200 16.2 86t 29 46 4 Reggie Wayne Ind 54 320 4154 13.0 65t 23 26 5 Wes Welker NE 51 371 4146 11.2 99t 20 22 6 Larry Fitzgerald Arz 53 310 4087 13.2 78t 33 33 7 Calvin Johnson Det 51 258 3999 15.5 96t 38 37 NFL Leaders, 25+-Yard Receptions Since 2008 Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 25+ 1t DeSean Jackson Phi 51 195 3580 18.4 91t 19 46 1t Greg Jennings GB 54 259 4200 16.2 86t 29 46 3 Steve Smith Car 49 221 3632 16.4 77t 18 44 4 Calvin Johnson Det 51 258 3999 15.5 96t 38 37 5t Andre Johnson Hou 49 327 4712 14.4 72t 27 36 5t Mike Wallace Pit 38 132 2625 19.9 81t 20 36 SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER NFL Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns in September Rk Player Yr Tm G Rec Yds Avg TD 1 Daryl Turner 1985 Sea 4 15 302 20.1 7 2t Ahmad Rashad 1979 Min 5 25 412 16.5 6 2t Mark Duper 1984 Mia 5 30 649 21.6 6 2t Louis Lipps 1985 Pit 4 22 375 17.0 6 2t Jerry Rice 1991 SF 5 22 445 20.2 6 2t Tim Brown 1996 Oak 5 34 358 10.5 6 2t Tony Martin 1996 SD 5 33 386 11.7 6 2t Marvin Harrison 1999 Ind 3 28 422 15.1 6 2t Jimmy Smith 2000 Jac 4 36 516 14.3 6 2t Plaxico Burress 2007 NYG 4 19 286 15.1 6 2t Calvin Johnson 2011 Det 3 16 225 14.1 6 Lions Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns in September Rk Player Year G Rec Yds Avg TD 1 Calvin Johnson 2011 3 16 225 14.1 6 2 Leonard Thompson 1984 5 19 286 15.1 5 3t Robert Clark 1990 4 18 260 14.4 4 3t Willie Green 1991 5 10 161 16.1 4 3t Herman Moore 1997 5 37 480 13.0 4 3t Roy Williams 2004 3 17 277 16.3 4 Lions Leaders, Total Touchdowns in September Rk Player Year G TD Ru Rec Ret 1t Billy Sims 1980 4 6 5 1 0 1t Billy Sims 1981 4 6 5 1 0 1t Barry Sanders 1991 4 6 6 0 0 1t Calvin Johnson 2011 3 6 0 6 0 5t Leonard Thompson 1984 5 5 0 5 0 5t James Jones 1986 4 5 4 1 0 5t Jahvid Best 2010 3 5 4 1 0
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Johnson had 5 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in the Week 5 victory over Chicago (10/10). He gave the Lions a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter on a 73-yard pass from Stafford. It was his fi fth career reception of 70+ yards. He ties WR Leonard Thompson (5) for the most 70+-yard receptions in team history. He surpassed 100 yards for the 15th time in his career. He tied WR Terry Barr (15, 1957-65) for the third-most 100-yard receiving games in Lions history. In the last six full games with Matthew Stafford under center, Johnson has 12 touchdown catches. He had 3 vs. Was (10/31/10) and then 2 each at TB (9/11), vs. KC (9/18), at Min (9/25), at Dal (10/2) and then 1 vs. Chi (10/10). Johnson fi nished with 8 catches for 96 yards and 2 TDs in the Lions come-from-behind win at Dallas (10/2). Five of his receptions were in the fourth quarter. He joined Vikings WR Cris Carter (1995) as the only receivers in NFL history to record 2 touchdowns catches in four-straight games. Johnson is the fi rst player to accomplish this feat in the season s fi rst four games. He recorded both his TD receptions in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner (2-yards) with 1:39 remaining. He became the fi rst player in NFL history to start the season off by catching at least 2 touchdowns in each of the team s fi rst four games. On Johnson s fi rst touchdown reception, he pulled the ball down in the midst of three Cowboys defenders to put the Lions within 6 points, 30-24. It was Johnson s seventh touchdown of the season and his 40th career touchdown catch. He became the second player in Lions history to record 40 career receiving touchdowns (WR Herman Moore 62, 1991-2001). The performance marked Johnson s eighth career game of at least 2 touchdowns. He is the second player in Lions history with eight games of 2+ receiving touchdowns; WR Herman Moore (1991-2001) holds the franchise record with 9. In the Lions comeback victory at Minnesota (9/25), Johnson fi nished with 7 receptions for 108 yards and 2 TDs. He also had a 40-yard catch in overtime that put Detroit in position to kick the game-winning fi eld goal. He became the fi rst player in NFL history to start the season off by catching at least 2 touchdowns in each of the team s fi rst three games. Johnson had 6 receiving touchdowns for the month of September which is the most receiving touchdowns by a Lions receiver in the fi rst month of a season. The previous best was 5 touchdown grabs by WR Leonard Thompson in September 1984. Johnson also became the third player (fourth time) in team history to register six touchdowns in September. He joins RB Billy Sims (6, 1980, 6, 1981) and RB Barry Sanders (6, 1991) with six touchdowns in September. NFL SCORING LEADERS 2011 NFL Leaders, Points Scored Rk Player Tm G TD Ru Rec Ret PAT FG 2pt S Pts 1 John Kasay NO 6 0 0 0 0 17 14 0 0 59 2 Jason Hanson Det 6 0 0 0 0 19 13 0 0 58 3 David Akers SF 6 0 0 0 0 18 13 0 0 57 4 Billy Cundiff Bal 5 0 0 0 0 14 14 0 0 56 5 Dan Bailey Dal 5 0 0 0 0 10 15 0 0 55 6t Robbie Gould Chi 6 0 0 0 0 15 13 0 0 54 6t Calvin Johnson Det 6 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 54 RISING AMONG LIONS LEGENDS Lions Leaders, Career Receiving Touchdowns Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Years 1 Herman Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001 2 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 42 2007- Lions Leaders, Career Receptions Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Years 1 Herman Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001 2 Johnnie Morton 469 6499 13.9 35 1994-2001 3 Brett Perriman 428 5244 12.3 25 1991-96 4 Barry Sanders 352 2903 8.2 10 1989-98 5 Charlie Sanders 336 4817 14.3 31 1968-77 6 Gail Cogdill 325 5221 16.1 28 1960-68 7 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 42 2007- Lions Leaders, Career Receiving Yards Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Years 1 Herman Moore 670 9174 13.7 62 1991-2001 2 Johnnie Morton 469 6499 13.9 35 1994-2001 3 Brett Perriman 428 5244 12.3 25 1991-96 4 Gail Cogdill 325 5221 16.1 28 1960-68 5 Charlie Sanders 336 4817 14.3 31 1968-77 6 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 42 2007- Lions Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns in First Five Seasons Rk Player Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 96t 42 2007-2 Herman Moore 318 4895 15.4 93t 35 1991-95 3 Gail Cogdill 234 4199 17.9 84t 26 1960-64 Lions Leaders, Receptions in First Five Seasons Rk Player Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Brett Perriman 334 4223 12.6 91t 20 1991-95 2 Herman Moore 318 4895 15.4 93t 35 1991-95 3 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 96t 42 2007- Lions Leaders, Receiving Yards in First Four Seasons Rk Player Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Herman Moore 318 4895 15.4 93t 35 1991-95 2 Calvin Johnson 306 4755 15.5 96t 42 2007- Lions Leaders, Total Touchdowns Rk Player TD PAT FG S 2pt Pts Years 1 Barry Sanders 109 0 0 0 0 654 1989-98 2 Herman Moore 62 0 0 0 2 376 1991-01 3 Billy Sims 47 0 0 0 0 282 1980-84 4 Calvin Johnson 43 0 0 0 2 262 2007- Lions Leaders, Receiving Touchdowns in September Rk Player Year G Rec Yds Avg TD 1 Calvin Johnson 2011 3 16 225 14.1 6 2 Leonard Thompson 1984 5 19 286 15.1 5 3t Robert Clark 1990 4 18 260 14.4 4 3t Willie Green 1991 5 10 161 16.1 4 3t Herman Moore 1997 5 37 480 13.0 4 3t Roy Williams 2004 3 17 277 16.3 4 Lions Leaders, Total Touchdowns in September Player Year G TD Ru Rec Ret 1t Billy Sims 1980 4 6 5 1 0 1t Billy Sims 1981 4 6 5 1 0 1t Barry Sanders 1991 4 6 6 0 0 1t Calvin Johnson 2011 3 6 0 6 0 5t Leonard Thompson 1984 5 5 0 5 0 5t James Jones 1986 4 5 4 1 0 5t Jahvid Best 2010 3 5 4 1 0
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. He joined RB Mel Farr (1970) and E Cloyce Box (1952) as the only players in Lions history to record at least two touchdowns in three-straight games. Johnson began the season with another dominating performance at Tampa (9/11), pulling in 6 receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns. His performance against the Bucs was highlighted by a 36-yard touchdown reception on fourth-andthree in the second quarter that gave Detroit a 13-10 lead which they would never relinquish. Johnson extended the Lions lead in the second half on a 1-yard touchdown catch, giving him his fi fth career game with two-or-more receiving touchdowns. He became the ninth player in team history to accomplish that feat. END IN SIGHT TE Brandon Pettigrew had one of the best seasons ever for a Lions tight end last year and is aiming to establish an even higher standard this season. In 2010, he started all 16 games and was second on the team with 71 receptions (most by a tight end in team history) for 722 yards and four touchdowns. Through six games, Pettigrew s 34 receptions are second in the NFL among tight ends and his 321 yards tie him for fi fth amongst League tight ends. Pettigrew was again a frequent target for QB Matthew Stafford as he had 8 receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown vs. San Francisco (10/16). He caught a 16-yard TD pass in the fi rst quarter to give the Lions the early 10-0 lead. It was his second TD catch of the season. His 8 receptions were a team-high. Pettigrew continued to be a vital part of the Lions offense as he had 4 grabs for 39 yards and a touchdown in Detroit s Monday Night Football victory over the Bears (10/10). On the fi rst drive of the second half, Stafford hit Pettigrew down the middle for an 18-yard score to give the Lions a lead they would never relinquish. Pettigrew had another productive day at Dallas (10/2) with 6 grabs for 64 yards in the comeback victory. His 22-yard reception at the end of the third quarter helped spark the offense to their fi rst touchdown of the game. Pettigrew had a career day in Week 3 at Minnesota (9/25), fi nishing with career-highs of 11 receptions for 112 yards to help fuel the Lions comeback victory. Pettigrew s 11 catches set a new team record for receptions by a Lions tight end in a single game. It was only the second time in Lions history that a tight end registered 10 catches in a game. Previously, Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders had 10 catches at Washington, December 15, 1968. His 112 receiving yards marked his second career 100-yard receiving game. Pettigrew joins Sanders (2, 1968-77) and TE Jim Gibbons (2, 1958-68) as the only tight ends in Lions history with 2 100-yard receiving games. TIGHT END DUCTION 2011 NFL Leaders, Receptions by Tight Ends Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Jimmy Graham NO 6 39 620 15.9 59 3 2 Brandon Pettigrew Det 6 34 321 9.4 27 2 3 Jason Witten Dal 5 31 414 13.4 64 2 4 Tony Gonzalez Atl 6 30 318 10.6 30 4 5 Rob Gronkowski NE 6 29 401 13.8 30 5 2011 NFL Leaders, Receiving Yards by Tight Ends Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Jimmy Graham NO 6 39 620 15.9 59 3 2 Jason Witten Dal 5 31 414 13.4 64 2 3 Rob Gronkowski NE 6 29 401 13.8 30 5 4 Fred Davis Was 5 22 343 15.6 40 1 5t Jermichael Finley GB 6 23 321 14.0 39 3 5t Brandon Pettigrew Det 6 34 321 9.4 27 2 NFL Leaders, Receptions by Tight Ends - Past 2 Seasons Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Jason Witten Dal 21 125 1416 11.3 64 11 2 Brandon Pettigrew Det 22 105 1043 9.9 35 6 3 Tony Gonzalez Atl 22 100 974 9.7 34 10 NFl Leaders, Receiveing Yards by Tight Ends - Past 2 Seasons Rk Player Tm G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Jason Witten Dal 21 125 1416 11.3 64 11 2 Vernon Davis SF 22 80 1185 14.8 66t 10 3 Brandon Pettigrew Det 22 105 1043 9.9 35 6 4 Dustin Keller NYJ 22 76 1006 13.2 41 7 5 Kellen Winslow TB 22 93 987 10.6 41t 5 Lions Leaders, Receptions by Tight End - Game Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Opp Date 1 Brandon Pettigrew 11 112 10.2 0 at Min 9/25/11 2 Charlie Sanders 10 133 13.3 0 at Was 12/15/68 3t Jim Gibbons 9 96 10.7 0 at LARm 10/30/60 3t David Hill 9 98 10.9 1 GB 10/25/81 5t Brandon Pettigrew 8 91 11.4 0 at GB 10/3/10 5t Brandon Pettigrew 8 75 9.4 0 at Dal 11/21/10 Lions Leaders, Receiving Yards by TE - Game Rk Player Rec Yds Avg TD Opp Date 1 Jim Gibbons 4 161 40.3 2 SF 12/13/64 2 Charlie Sanders 7 146 20.9 1 GB 10/27/74 3 Charlie Sanders 10 133 13.3 0 at Was 12/15/68 4 John Hilton 3 120 40.0 1 NYG 9/17/72 5t Brandon Pettigrew 11 112 10.2 0 at Min 9/25/11 5t Brandon Pettigrew 7 108 15.4 0 Phi 9/19/10 Lions Leaders, Career Receptions By Tight Ends Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Charlie Sanders 128 336 4817 14.3 54 31 1968-77 2 Jim Gibbons 140 287 3561 12.4 82t 20 1958-68 3 David Hill 100 245 3054 12.5 61 23 1976-82 4 David Sloan 90 180 2024 11.2 74t 15 1995-01 5 Brandon Pettigrew 33 135 1389 10.3 35 8 2009- Lions Leaders, Career Receiving Yards By Tight Ends Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Charlie Sanders 128 336 4817 14.3 54 31 1968-77 2 Jim Gibbons 140 287 3561 12.4 82t 20 1958-68 3 David Hill 100 245 3054 12.5 61 23 1976-82 4 David Sloan 90 180 2024 11.2 74t 15 1995-01 5 Brandon Pettigrew 33 135 1389 10.3 35 8 2009- Lions Leaders, Career Receiving TDs By Tight Ends Rk Player G Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Years 1 Charlie Sanders 128 336 4817 14.3 54 31 1968-77 2 David Hill 100 245 3054 12.5 61 23 1976-82 3 Jim Gibbons 140 287 3561 12.4 82t 20 1958-68 4 David Sloan 90 180 2024 11.2 74t 15 1995-01 5t Ulysses Norris 68 41 510 12.4 41 8 1979-83 5t Brandon Pettigrew 33 135 1389 10.3 35 8 2009- SPECIAL SPECIAL TEAMERS Lions S John Wendling is one of the NFL s elite speical team players. Few players in the League produce like he does on both kickoff and punt team cover units. During his fi ve-year career, Wendling has tallied 80 special teams tackles, the most in the NFL over the past five seasons. In 2010, Wendling led the NFL with 24 special teams tackles. In 2011, Wendling has 7 special teams tackles in the fi rst 6 games, including a potential touchdown saving tackle at Tampa Bay (9/11) after a long kickoff return that eventually resulted in just a fi eld goal. His 7 special teams tackles are tied for second in the NFL this year. NFL Leaders, Special Teams Tackles, Past 2 Seasons Rk Player G STT ST AT 1 John Wendling 22 31 25 6 2 Corey Graham 22 30 28 2 3 Danny McCray 21 25 19 6 NFL Leaders, Special Teams Tackles Since 2007 Rk Player G STT ST AT 1 John Wendling 68 80 65 15 2 Corey Graham 67 70 62 8 3 Chase Blackburn 62 66 52 14
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Among Pettigrew s big plays against the Vikings, his 27-yard long in the game helped set up the Lions second score of the game (28-yard FG) as he moved the ball down to the 2-yard line. On the drive, Pettigrew caught 3 passes for 42 yards. BECOMING THE BEST RB Jahvid Best showed both speed and versatility when taking the fi eld for the Lions as a rookie in 2010. He led the team in rushing (555 yards) and was third in receptions (58) and was second among all NFL rookies in receptions (58) and fourth in rushing yards (555). Best has gained 677 yards from scrimmage for Detroit in the fi rst six games of his second season, which accounts for more than a quarter of the Lions total offense (30.6-percent). His 677 yards from scrimmage are the third most in the NFC (seventh in the NFL). Best accounted for 110 total yards (37 rushing, 73 receiving) vs. the 49ers (10/16). He was responsible for all 54 yards on the Lions fi rst drive of the third quarter that set up a 24-yard fi eld goal from Jason Hanson to give the Lions the 13-12 lead. He had 2 catches for 53 yards and 1 rush for 1 yard on the drive. Best shined brightest on the biggest stage of Monday Night Football as he had a career night vs. the Bears (10/10). He rushed for 163 yards on just 12 carries and scored on an 88-yard touchdown run. His 88-yard touchdown run was the second-longest run in team history and longest since RB Bob Hoernschmeyer ran a 96-yard touchdown vs. the New York Yanks November 23, 1950. Best s 163 yards vs. Chicago is the most by a Lions back since RB Kevin Jones registered 196 yards vs. Arizona December 5, 2004. It also marked his fi rst career 100-yard rushing game. In addition to his 88-yard touchdown run, he set up the Lions fi nal score of the game (Hanson 31-yard FG) by starting off a fourth quarter drive with a 43-yard run. Best became just the second player in Lions history to register an 80+-yard run (88-yard TD run vs. Chi 10/10/11) and a 75+-yard reception (75-yard TD vs. Phi 9/19/10). He joins RB Billy Sims (81-yard run at SD 9/30/84; 87-yard TD reception at GB 9/14/80; 81-yard TD reception vs. Dal 11/15/81) as the only players in team history to accomplish this feat. Best accounted for 70 total yards in the Lions win at Dallas (10/2). He began the game with a 19-yard rush, his longest of the season and had a 24-yard catch and run that help set up a fi eld goal in the second quarter. In the Lions comeback win against the Vikings (9/25), Best had 88 total yards (74 receiving) His 60-yard screen pass help set up a fourth quarter touchdown to cut the Vikings lead to 3 points. The 60-yard reception gives him 3 career receptions over 50 yards. As a rookie, he recorded receiving touchdowns of 75 and 53 yards. LEAGUE LEADERS 2011 NFL Leaders, Red Zone Defense Rk Tm Poss Pts TD TD% FG Score Score% 1 SF 19 71 6 31.6 10 16 84.2 2 Min 22 83 8 36.4 9 17 77.3 3 Was 16 60 6 37.5 6 12 75.0 4 Det 21 83 8 38.1 9 17 81.0 5 GB 21 79 8 38.1 8 16 76.2 2011 NFL Leaders, Turnover Margin Take-Aways Give-Aways Rk Tm Int Fum Total Int Fum Total Diff 1 Buf 12 4 16 7 0 7 +9 2 Det 8 5 13 4 0 4 +9 3 SF 8 6 14 2 4 6 +8 4 GB 11 3 14 4 3 7 +7 5 Bal 6 8 14 4 5 9 +5 2011 NFL Leaders, Team Passing Rating Rk Tm G Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Rtg 1 GB 6 209 146 2031 69.9 17 4 119.9 2 NE 6 237 160 2163 67.5 16 8 104.8 3 NYG 6 196 125 1778 63.8 11 5 101.1 4 Det 6 238 148 1757 62.2 15 4 98.7 2011 NFL Leaders, Opponent Passing Rating Rk Tm G Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Rtg 1 NYJ 6 186 102 1297 54.8 3 9 62.1 2 Bal 5 187 100 1143 53.5 4 6 65.9 3 Was 5 173 95 1175 54.9 4 5 71.8 4 Hou 6 203 110 1438 54.2 7 6 75.9 5 Det 6 222 145 1315 65.3 7 8 76.7 2011 NFL Leaders, Passer Rating Differential Rk Tm G Rtg Opp Diff 1 GB 6 119.9 81.8 38.1 2 Det 6 98.7 76.7 22.0 3 NYJ 6 82.3 62.1 20.3 4 NYG 6 101.1 81.6 19.5 5 SF 6 95.9 77.7 18.2 LINE SACKERS Second-year DT Ndamukong Suh is tied for the League-high in sacks among defensive tackles since the beginning of the 2010 season. In 2011, he has registered 2.0 sacks in the first three games. NFL Leaders, Sacks By DTs since 2010 Rk Player G Sk Yds 1t Ndamukong Suh 22 12 65.5 1t Cullen Jenkins 17 12 67 3 Richard Seymour 19 10.5 60 4 Tommy Kelly 22 9.5 45 THIRD DOWN DEFENSE NFL Opponents Third Down Statistics Rr Tm Made Att Pct. 1 NYJ 22 77 28.6 2 Was 19 66 28.8 3 Det 23 79 29.1 4 SF 26 83 31.3 5 Sea 22 69 31.9 PICK ARTISTS 2011 NFL Leaders, Team Interceptions Rk Tm G Int Yds Avg Long TD 1 Buf 6 12 186 15.5 43t 3 2 GB 6 11 141 12.8 60 1 3t Atl 6 9 169 18.8 50t 1 3t NYJ 6 9 273 30.3 100t 2 5t Det 6 8 165 20.6 56t 2 5t NE 6 8 97 12.1 28 0 5t SF 6 8 110 13.8 31t 1 2011 NFL Leaders, Intereptions Rk Player Tm G Int Yds Avg Lg TD 1 Kyle Arrington NE 6 4 48 12.0 27 0 2t Morgan Burnett GB 6 3 0 0.0 0 0 2t Kurt Coleman Phi 6 3 25 8.3 24 0 2t Antonio Cromartie NYJ 6 3 105 35.0 42 0 2t Thomas DeCoud Atl 6 3 56 18.7 49 0 2t Chris Houston Det 6 3 82 27.3 56t 1 2t Johnathan Joseph Hou 6 3 11 3.7 5 0 2t Sean Lee Dal 5 3 57 19.0 37 0 2t Darrelle Revis NYJ 6 3 120 40.0 100t 1 2t Carlos Rogers SF 6 3 58 19.3 31t 1 2t Aaron Ross NYG 6 3 19 6.3 19 0 2t George Wilson Buf 6 3 14 4.7 8 0 2t Charles Woodson GB 6 3 36 12.0 30t 1
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. In Detroit s home-opening 48-3 win vs. Kansas City (9/18), Jahvid Best rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown (16 carries, 3.6 avg) and had six receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown for a total of 108 total yards from scrimmage. Best s touchdowns were both in the fourth quarter: a 9-yard catch-and-run and a 1-yard dive over the top, for his fi rst scores of the season. He had both a rushing and receiving touchdown for the second time in his career and it was his third career multi-touchdown game. DEFENSE IN THE D Through six games, they are tied for the fi fth-fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (2). The Lions defense has collected 13 takeaways (8 interceptions and 5 fumble recoveries) which is tied for the third most in the NFC and fi fth in the NFL. They rank seventh in the League having allowed 19.0 points per game. PASS DEFENSE VS. THE 49ERS San Francisco QB Alex Smith only threw for 125 yards vs. the Lions (10/16). He also threw an interception. His passer rating was 60.0. They limited Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis to just 8 yards receiving on 2 receptions. The 8 yards are the fewest he has had in a game this season. The Lions pass defense is ranked sixth in the NFL allowing only 205.5 yards per game. STANDOUT PERFORMANCES Lions LB DeAndre Levy had a team-high 12 tackles against San Francisco (10/16). Levy leads the team with 48 tackles through the fi rst six games. Lions LB Stephen Tulloch recorded 6 tackles and a sack in the loss to the 49ers (10/16). Tulloch is second on the team in tackles with 38. Lions S Amari Spievey had an interception vs. San Francisco (10/16). It was his fourth career interception and second this season. On the 49ers opening offensive play of the game, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch sacked QB Alex Smith, forced a fumble and recovered it. It was his fourth sack of the season and third forced fumble. It was his fi rst recovery. The Lions had four tackles-for-loss vs. San Francisco (10/16). NOT SUH PRISED Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh exploded onto the NFL scene as a rookie when he lead all defensive tackles with 10.0 sacks and had 66 tackles (49 solo). Suh had 2 tackles in the Week 6 loss to San Francisco (10/16), but he supplied continuous pressure on 49ers QB Alex Smith. Suh recorded 4 solo tackles in the Lions win on Monday Night Football vs. Chicago (10/10). In the fi rst quarter, Suh penetrated the Bears offensive line and stopped RB Matt Forte on a 4th-and-1 at the Lions 26-yard line. NFL S SCORING ELITE NFL Leaders, Career Points Rk Player Exp G TD PAT FG 2pt Saf Pts 1 Morten Andersen 25 382 0 849 565 0 0 2544 2 Gary Anderson 23 353 0 820 538 0 0 2434 3 John Carney 23 302 0 628 478 0 0 2062 4 Matt Stover 19 297 0 591 471 0 0 2004 5 George Blanda 26 340 9 943 335 0 0 2002 6 Jason Elam 17 263 0 675 436 0 0 1983 7 Jason Hanson* 20 301 0 592 452 0 0 1948 NFL Leaders,Years Leading Team in Scoring Rk Player Yrs 1 Gary Anderson 23 2 Morten Andersen 21 3t Jason Hanson* 18 3t George Blanda 18 3t John Carney 18 3t Norm Johnson 18 3t Jan Stenerud 18 3t Matt Stover 18 NFL Leaders, Career Field Goals Rk Player Yrs G M A Pct Lg 1 Morten Andersen 25 382 565 709 79.7 60 2 Gary Anderson 23 353 538 672 80.1 55 3 John Carney 23 302 478 580 82.4 54 4 Matt Stover 19 297 471 563 83.7 55 5 Jason Hanson* 20 301 452 550 82.2 56 NFL Leaders, Career PATs Rk Player Yrs G M A Pct 1 George Blanda 26 340 942 958 98.3 2 Morten Andersen 25 382 849 859 98.8 3 Gary Anderson 23 353 820 827 99.2 4 Jason Elam 17 263 675 679 99.4 5 Lou Groza 17 216 641 657 97.6 6 Norm Johnson 18 273 638 644 99.1 7 John Carney 23 302 628 638 98.4 8 Matt Stover 19 297 591 594 99.5 10 Jason Hanson* 20 301 592 600 98.7 * Active NFL Leaders, Career Games with 4 FGs Rk Player G 1 John Carney 29 2 Matt Stover 27 3 Jason Hanson 23 A LION S LONGEVITY NFL Leaders, Career Games Rk Player G 1 Morten Andersen 382 2 Gary Anderson 353 3 Jeff Feagles 352 4 George Blanda 340 5 Jerry Rice 303 6t John Carney 302 6t Brett Favre 302 8 Jason Hanson* 301 NFL Leaders, 20+ Seasons with Team that Drafted Them Rk Player Tm Yrs 1t Jackie Slater LaRm 20 1t Darrell Green Was 20 1t Jason Hanson* Det 20 NFL Leaders, Most Games Played with One Team Rk Player Tm G 1 Jason Hanson* Det 301 2 Bruce Matthews Hou/Ten 296 NFL Leaders, Career Seasons Rk Player Yrs 1 George Blanda 26 2 Morten Andersen 25 3t Gary Anderson 23 3t John Carney 23 5 Jeff Feagles 22 6t Sean Landeta 21 6t Earl Morrall 21 6t Vinny Testaverde 21 9t Brett Favre 20 9t Darrell Green 20 9t Jim Marshall 20 9t Jerry Rice 20 9t Junior Seau 20 9t Jackie Slater 20 9t Jason Hanson* 20 Seasons with at least one game played. * Active
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. Suh had 3 tackles, including one for a loss, in the Lions comeback victory at Dallas (10/2). Suh was bearing down on Cowboys QB Tony Romo (while being held; penalty declined), to force a pass off Romo s backfoot. The pass, intended for TE Jason Witten, was intercepted by LB Stephen Tulloch to give Detroit s offense the ball at the Dallas 40-yard line. The turnover led to the Lions game-winning touchdown. Suh had 5 tackles (3 solo), including one for a loss and 1.0 sack in the Lions win against the Vikings (9/25). On Minnesota s second drive of the game and facing 3rd-and-4 at the Lions 14-yard line, he dropped the Vikings QB Donovan McNabb for a 9-yard loss forcing a Vikings 41-yard fi eld goal Suh has now tallied 2.0 sacks in the season s fi rst three games for the second consecutive year. Suh had his fi rst sack of the season vs. Kansas City (9/18), taking QB Matt Cassell down for a 9-yard loss to end the fi rst half. It was the 11th sack of his career and he now has registered a sack in the last two home openers. GETTING A KICK OUT OF HANSON The Lions two-time Pro Bowl kicker Jason Hanson is one of the NFL s top all-around kickers. He is in his 20th season and is the franchise leader for most seasons played with the Lions. Hanson continues to show consistent accuracy and distance on both fi eld goals and kickoffs. Hanson ranks fi rst in every statistical category for a place kicker in Lions history with longest fi eld goal (56), fi eld goals made (452) and attempted (550), extra points made (592) and extra points attempted (600. He also ranks as the franchise leader in games played (301) and was named to the Lions 75th Season All- Time Team in 2008. Hanson s 1,948 career points ranks fi rst in all-time scoring among active players (seventh overall). He has led the team in scoring 18 seasons, which is tied for third all-time. Hanson extended his streak of fi eld goals made to 22 with his 25-yard fi eld goal in the fi rst quarter vs. San Francisco (10/16), which was the second longest streak of his career. Though he missed on a 52-yard attempt in the second quarter, Hanson has made 30 of his last 33 fi eld goal attempts dating back to the end of the 2009 season (12/27 at SF). Hanson s longest streak of consecutive fi eld goals is 24 (9/7/97 vs. TB to 11/14/97 vs. Min). Hanson was 1-for-1 on fi eld goals and 3-for-3 on extra points in the Lions 24-13 win vs. Chicago (10/10) He became the fi rst player in NFL history to play 300 career games with one team. In Week 2, he set the NFL record (297) for the most games played with one team in NFL history. Hanson is the eighth player in NFL history to play 300 career games. In the Lions win at Dallas (10/2), Hanson kicked two fi eld goals, including a 51-yarder to close the gap to 3 points late in the fourth quarter. HANSON S LONG RANGE NFL Leaders, All-Time 50-Yard Field Goals Rk Player Yrs G M A Pct Lg 1 Jason Hanson 20 301 48 86 55.2 56 2 John Kasay 21 291 41 81 50.6 56 3 Morten Andersen 25 382 40 84 47.6 60 NFL Leaders, 50-Yard Field Goals Since 2005 Rk Player Exp Tm G M A Pct Lg 1 Seb. Janikowski 12 Oak 102 27 49 55.1 63 2 Josh Brown 9 StL 101 26 37 70.3 55 3 Jason Hanson 20 Det 93 23 34 67.6 56 Hanson s Career 50-Yard FG Breakdown 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Total 12 9 11 8 5 1 2 48 NFL Leaders, All-Time Single Season 50-Yard Field Goals Rk Player Year Tm Yr G M A Pct 1t Jason Hanson 2008 Det 17 16 8 8 100.0 1t Morten Andersen 1995 Atl 14 16 8 9 88.9 3t Ryan Longwell 2008 Min 12 16 6 6 100.0 3t Chris Jacke 1993 GB 5 16 6 7 85.7 3t Neil Rackers 2005 Arz 6 15 6 7 85.7 3t Josh Brown 2009 StL 7 16 6 7 85.7 3t Dean Biasucci 1988 Ind 4 16 6 8 75.0 3t Tony Zendejas 1993 LaRm 9 16 6 8 75.0 3t Josh Brown 2008 StL 6 14 6 8 75.0 3t Seb. Janikowski 2009 Oak 10 16 6 8 75.0 3t Mike Vanderjagt 1998 Ind 1 14 6 9 66.7 3t Seb. Janikowski 2007 Oak 8 16 6 11 54.5 NFL Leaders, Career Games of Multiple 50-yard FGs Rk Player G 1t Jason Hanson 4 1t Josh Brown 4 1t John Kasay 4 1t Martin Gramatica 4 1t Neil Rackers 4 6t John Carney 3 6t Morten Andersen 3 6t Nick Lowery 3 6t Seb. Janikkowski 3 NFL Leaders, All-Time 56+-Yard FG by Oldest Kicker Rk Kicker Yds Age Opp Date 1 Jason Hanson 56 38 yrs,152 days at Car 11/16/08 2 Morten Andersen 59 35 yrs,127 days SF 12/24/95 Lions Leaders, All-Time Longest Field Goals Rk Player Yds Opp Date 1t Jason Hanson 56 Cle 10/8/95 1t Jason Hanson 56 at Car 11/18/08 3t Jason Hanson 55 Ind 11/23/97 3t Dave Rayner 55 Min 1/2/11 5t Glenn Presnell 54 at GB 10/7/34 5t Eddie Murray 54 at Cin 12/11/83 5t Eddie Murray 54 at SF 12/31/83# 5t Jason Hanson 54 Was 9/10/00 5t Jason Hanson 54 GB 11/22/01 5t Jason Hanson 54 Oak 11/2/03 5t Jason Hanson 54 at Hou 10/19/08 5t Jason Hanson 54 at Hou 10/19/08 NFL S KICKING LEADERS 2011 NFL Leaders, Scoring Among Kickers Overall PAT Rk Player Tm G M A Pct Lg M A Pct Pts 1 John Kasay NO 6 14 16 87.5 53 17 17 100.0 59 2 Jason Hanson Det 6 13 14 92.9 51 19 19 100.0 58 3 David Akers SF 6 13 15 86.7 55 18 18 100.0 57 4 Billy Cundiff Bal 5 14 16 87.5 48 14 14 100.0 56 5 Dan Bailey Dal 5 15 16 93.8 48 10 10 100.0 55 2011 NFL Leaders, Field Goals Overall PAT Rk Player Tm G M A Pct Lg M A Pct Pts 1 Dan Bailey Dal 5 15 16 93.8 48 10 10 100.0 55 2t Billy Cundiff Bal 5 14 16 87.5 48 14 14 100.0 56 2t John Kasay NO 6 14 16 87.5 53 17 17 100.0 59 4t David Akers SF 6 13 15 86.7 55 18 18 100.0 57 4t Robbie Gould Chi 6 13 13 100 51 15 15 100.0 54 4t Jason Hanson Det 6 13 14 92.9 51 19 19 100.0 58 4t Mike Nugent Cin 6 13 14 92.9 47 12 13 92.3 51 2011 NFL Leaders, 50-Yard Field Goals Overall 50+ Rk Player Tm G M A Pct M A Pct Lg Pts 1 Seb. Janikowski Oak 6 12 13 92.3 5 6 83.3 63 52 2t David Akers SF 6 13 15 86.7 3 3 100.0 55 57 2t Jason Hanson Det 6 13 14 92.9 3 4 75 51 58
MEDIA INFORMATION -- Media. With a 50-yard fi eld goal against Dallas he extended his NFL record of career 50-yard fi eld goals to 48. He has made 3 50-yard fi eld goals this year. It is the 10th time in his career he has made 3 50-yard fi eld goals in a season. It marked the fourth time in his career he has scored 10+ points in three consecutive games during his career (2007, 1994, 1993). In Week 3 at Minnesota (9/25), Hanson sealed the game with a 32-yard fi eld goal in overtime. It was the 18th time in his career that he has made a game-winning kick in the fourth quarter or overtime, and it was his eighth game-winning kick in overtime. Hanson scored 14 points in the Lions win (4 FG, 2 PAT). It was the 17th time in his career that he has recorded 14-or-more points in a game and his 61st career-game with10-or-more points. He was 4-for-4 on fi eld goal attempts at Minnesota, making fi eld goals of 28, 50, 40 and 32 yards. It was the 23rd time in his career that he has made four fi eld goals in a game. He moved passed K Gary Anderson for third place on the League s record list for most career games with four fi eld goals. He is tied for the most games (4) connecting on two 50-yard fi eld goals in the same game. His 21 50- yard fi eld goals since 2005 rank third in the League for the most 50-yarders over the past six seasons. Against the Chiefs (9/18), Hanson set an all-time NFL record by playing in his 297th career game for the Lions, which is the most games played by one player for one team. He surpassed Hall of Fame C Bruce Matthews who played 296 games for the Houston Oilers/ Tennessee Titans. On a PAT following the Lions fi rst touchdown against Kansas City (9/18), Hanson reached 1,900 career points to become the seventh player in NFL history with 1,900 career points. He ended the game with 12 points (2 FGs and 6 PATs). In the season-opener at Tampa (9/11), Hanson became the 15th player in NFL history to play in 20 seasons. He joined Hall of Famers T Jackie Slater (Los Angeles Rams; 20) and CB Darrell Green (Washington, 20) for the most seasons played for a team that originally drafted them. Hanson is one of only two kickers (Saints K John Kasay) in the League who was active the last time the kickoffs were placed at the 35-yard line (1993). During his fi rst two years (1992-93) in the NFL, Hanson registered 60 touchbacks, including 46 in 1993, kicking off at the 35-yard line. Since entering the NFL in 1992, Hanson has registered the most touchbacks (248) in the NFL. From 1994-2010, when kickoffs were moved to the 30-yard line (tee was also lowered to 1 inch in 1994), Hanson recorded the second-most touchbacks (188) during that span. LIONS GO STREAKING LIONS 9 GAME WIN STREAK In Week 6, the Lions nine-game win streak, dating back to last season, was snapped. It marked the third nine-game win streak in team history. Previously, the Lions won nine games in a row in 1953-54 and 10-straight games in 1934. The Lions 24-13 win over Chicago in Week 5 moved their record to 5-0 on the season, their fi rst 5-0 start since 1956. It is the third 5-0 start in team history previously accomplished in 1934 and 1956. The Lions nine-game win streak was the longest (regular season) win streak in the NFL at the time. ROAD WARRIORS Combined with their fi nal two road wins of 2010, the Lions current fi ve-game road winning streak is the longest in team history. The team has now won their fi rst three road games of the season. It is the fi rst time since 2004 that they started out 3-0 on the road. 2010 FINAL FOUR The Detroit Lions were one of only four teams (only NFC) to end the 2010 season on a four-game winning streak. With the 20-13 win over Minnesota in the fi nale, Detroit fi n- ished with four-straight wins. The last time the Lions won four consecutive games was October-November 1999 (25-23 vs. Min 10/17/99; 24-9 at Car October 10/10/99; 20-3 vs. TB 10/31/99 and 31-27 vs. StL 11/7/99). The win over the Vikings marked the fi rst four-game winning streak in December since the team won all four games in December 1995 (27-7 vs. Chi 12/4/95; 24-17 at Hou 12/10/95; 44-0 vs. Jax 12/17/10 and 37-10 at TB 12/23/95). Years ending 4-game winning streak: 1944 (5), 1953 (6), 1960 (4), 1970 (5), 1989 (5), 1991 (6), 1995 (7) and 2010 (4). ROAD WORK The win over Miami (12/26), combined with the team s 23-20 overtime win at Tampa Bay (12/29) the prior week gave the Lions their fi rst consecutive road wins since they opened the 2004 season with three straight road victories (20-16 at Chi 9/12/04; 17-10 at Atl 10/10/04 and 28-13 at the NYG 10/24/04). The road wins in those two weeks are the fi rst road wins in consecutive weeks since October 1993 when the Lions won 16-13 at the Los Angeles Rams (10/24/93) and at Minnesota (10/31/93). With a win at Miami, the Lions won back-to-back road games in December for the fi rst time since 1991 (21-17 at Green Bay 12/15/91 and 17-14 in OT at Buffalo 12/22/91). The victory at Tampa Bay (12/19) not only ended the club s 26-game skid on the road, but the overtime win was the club s fi rst road overtime win since the Lions defeated the New York Giants 28-25 October 30, 1994 in sudden death. NEW TO DETROIT IN 2011 2011 UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS Davis, Rashied WR 5-9 187 San Jose St. UFA-Chi 11 Durant, Justin LB 6-1 240 Hampton UFA-Jax 11 Harrison, Jerome RB 5-9 205 Washington St. UFA-Phi 11 Stovall, Maurice WR 6-5 220 Notre Dame UFA-TB 11 Tulloch, Stephen LB 5-11 240 No. Carolina St. UFA-Ten 11 Wright, Eric CB 5-10 190 UNLV UFA-Cle 11 2011 DRAFT CLASS Fairley, Nick DT 6-4 298 Auburn D-1 11 Young, Titus WR 5-11 174 Boise State D-2a 11 Leshoure, Mikel RB 6-0 233 Illinois D-2b 11 Hogue, Doug LB 6-2 266 Syracuse D-5 11 Culbreath, Johnny T 6-5 322 So. Carolina St. D-7 11 2011 FREE AGENTS Coleman, Erik S 5-10 207 Washington St. FA 11 Madison, Anthony CB 5-9 180 Alabama FA 11 2011 WAIVERS Williams, Keiland RB 5-11 230 LSU W-Was 11 2011 UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENTS Donohue, Ryan P 6-3 190 Iowa FA 11
2011 DETROIT LIONS DEPTH CHART **** UNOFFICIAL **** Updated: October 17, 2011 OFFENSE WR 13 Nate Burleson 16 Titus Young 82 Rashied Davis LT 76 Jeff Backus 70 Jason Fox LG 67 Rob Sims C 51 Dominic Raiola RG 66 Stephen Peterman 65 Dylan Gandy RT 77 Gosder Cherilus 78 Corey Hilliard TE 87 Brandon Pettigrew 89 Will Heller TE 85 Tony Scheffler 40 Joe Jon Finley WR 81 Calvin Johnson 80 Maurice Stovall 11 Stefan Logan QB 9 Matthew Stafford 14 Shaun Hill 5 Drew Stanton RB 44 Jahvid Best 28 Maurice Morris 36 Jerome Harrison 34 Keiland Williams DEFENSE LE 92 Cliff Avril 94 Lawrence Jackson DT 90 Ndamukong Suh 91 Sammie Hill DT 99 Corey Williams 96 Andre Fluellen 98 Nick Fairley RE 93 Kyle Vanden Bosch 79 Willie Young OLB 52 Justin Durant 59 Bobby Carpenter MLB 55 Stephen Tulloch 58 Ashlee Palmer OLB 54 DeAndre Levy 57 Doug Hogue LCB 23 Chris Houston 27 Alphonso Smith 32 Aaron Berry RCB 21 Eric Wright 33 Brandon McDonald 30 Anthony Madison SS 42 Amari Spievey 38 Vincent Fuller FS 26 Louis Delmas 29 John Wendling SPECIAL TEAMS PK 4 Jason Hanson P 6 Ryan Donahue H 6 Ryan Donahue LS 48 Don Muhlbach PR 11 Stefan Logan 13 Nate Burleson KR 11 Stefan Logan Italics indicate injured player; Underline indicates rookie player Practice Squad: T Casy Bender, G Jacques McClendon, C Dan Gerberry, WR Nate Hughes, LB Aaron Lavarias, DE Kyle Moore, TE Nathan Overbay, S Ricardo Silva Reserve/Injured: S Erik Coleman, T Johnny Culbreath, LB Isaiah Ekejiuba, RB Mikel Leshoure 2011 DETROIT LIONS COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH: Jim Schwartz Gunther Cunningham (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator) Scott Linehan (Offensive Coordinator) Danny Crossman (Special Teams Coordinator) Jason Arapoff (Coordinator of Physical Development); Bradford Banta (Assistant Special Teams); Matt Burke (Linebackers); Don Clemons (Defensive Quality Control); Todd Downing (Assistant Quarterbacks Coach); Brandon Fisher (Defensive Coaching Assistant); Sam Gash (Running Backs); Shawn Jefferson (Wide Receivers); Kris Kocurek (Defensive Line); Tim Lappano (Tight Ends); Ted Rath (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Kyle Valero (Offenisve Coaching Assistant); Tim Walton (Secondary); Jeremiah Washburn (Assistant Offensive Line); George Yarno (Offensive Line)
2011 DETROIT LIONS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Updated: October 17, 2011 2011 No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP I 92 Avril, Cliff DE 6-3 260 25 4/8/86 4 Purdue Green Cove Springs, Fla. D-3c 08 6 6 0 0 76 Backus, Jeff T 6-5 305 34 9/21/77 11 Michigan Norcross, Ga. D-1 01 6 6 0 0 32 Berry, Aaron CB 5-11 180 23 6/25/88 2 Pittsburgh Harrisburg, Pa. FA 10 5 0 0 1 44 Best, Jahvid RB 5-10 199 22 1/30/89 2 California Richmond, Calif. D-1b 10 6 6 0 0 13 Burleson, Nate WR 6-0 198 30 8/19/81 9 Nevada Seattle, Wash. UFA-Sea 10 6 4 0 0 59 Carpenter, Bobby LB 6-2 249 28 8/1/83 6 Ohio State Lancaster, Ohio FA 10 6 3 0 0 77 Cherilus, Gosder T 6-7 325 27 6/28/84 4 Boston College Somerville, Mass. D-1 08 6 5 0 0 82 Davis, Rashied WR 5-9 187 32 7/24/79 7 San Jose State Los Angeles, Calif. UFA-Chi 11 3 0 0 3 26 Delmas, Louis S 5-11 202 24 4/12/87 3 Western Michigan North Miami Beach, Fla. D-2 09 6 6 0 0 6 Donahue, Ryan P 6-3 190 23 3/17/88 R Iowa Evergreen Park, Ill. FA 11 6 0 0 0 52 Durant, Justin LB 6-1 240 26 9/20/85 5 Hampton Florence, S.C. UFA-Jax 11 3 3 0 3 98 Fairley, Nick DT 6-4 298 23 1/23/88 R Auburn Mobile, Ala. D-1 11 2 0 0 4 40 Finley, Joe Jon TE 6-6 251 26 1/30/85 1 Oklahoma Arlington, Texas FA 11 0 0 1 0 96 Fluellen, Andre DT 6-2 302 26 3/7/85 4 Florida State Cartersville, Ga. D-3b 08 5 0 0 1 70 Fox, Jason T 6-6 314 23 5/2/88 2 Miami (Fla.) Fort Worth, Texas D-4 10 0 0 0 6 38 Fuller, Vincent S 6-1 192 29 8/3/82 7 Virginia Tech Baltimore, Md. FA 11 1 0 0 1 65 Gandy, Dylan G 6-3 295 29 3/8/82 6 Texas Tech Harlingen, Texas FA 09 6 0 0 0 4 Hanson, Jason K 6-0 190 41 6/17/70 20 Washington State Spokane, Wash. D-2b 92 6 0 0 0 36 Harrison, Jerome RB 5-9 205 28 2/26/83 7 Washington State Kalamazoo, Mich. UFA-Phi 11 4 0 0 2 89 Heller, Will TE 6-6 275 30 2/28/81 10 Georgia Tech Dunwoody, Ga. UFA-Sea 09 6 2 0 0 91 Hill, Sammie DT 6-4 329 24 11/8/86 3 Stillman West Blockton, Ala. D-4 09 6 0 0 0 14 Hill, Shaun QB 6-3 220 31 1/9/80 10 Maryland Parsons, Kan. T-SF 10 1 0 5 0 78 Hilliard, Corey T 6-6 300 26 4/26/85 5 Oklahoma State New Orleans, La. FA 09 6 1 0 0 57 Hogue, Doug LB 6-2 226 22 2/1/89 R Syracuse Yonkers, N.Y. D-5 11 3 0 0 3 23 Houston, Chris CB 5-11 178 27 10/18/84 5 Arkansas Austin, Texas T- Atl 10 6 6 0 0 94 Jackson, Lawrence DE 6-4 271 26 8/30/85 3 Southern California Inglewood, Calif. T-Sea 10 6 0 0 0 81 Johnson, Calvin WR 6-5 236 26 9/29/85 5 Georgia Tech Tyrone, Ga. D-1 07 6 6 0 0 54 Levy, DeAndre LB 6-2 238 24 3/26/87 3 Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. D-3a 09 6 6 0 0 11 Logan, Stefan WR 5-6 180 30 6/2/81 3 South Dakota Miami, Fla. W-Pit 10 6 0 0 0 30 Madison, Anthony DB 5-9 180 30 10/8/1981 6 Alabama Thomasville, Ala. FA 11 3 0 0 0 33 McDonald, Brandon CB 5-10 185 26 8/26/85 5 Memphis Collins, Miss. W-Ari 10 6 0 0 0 28 Morris, Maurice RB 5-11 216 31 12/1/79 10 Oregon Chester, S.C. UFA-Sea 09 6 0 0 0 48 Muhlbach, Don LS 6-4 265 30 8/17/81 8 Texas A&M Lufkin, Texas FA 04 6 0 0 0 58 Palmer, Ashlee LB 6-1 236 25 4/7/86 3 Mississippi Compton, Calif. W-Buf 10 6 0 0 0 66 Peterman, Stephen G 6-4 323 29 1/11/82 7 Louisiana State Waveland, Miss. FA 06 6 6 0 0 87 Pettigrew, Brandon TE 6-5 265 26 2/23/85 3 Oklahoma State Tyler, Texas D-1b 09 6 6 0 0 51 Raiola, Dominic C 6-1 295 32 12/30/78 11 Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii D-2a 01 6 6 0 0 85 Scheffler, Tony TE 6-5 255 28 2/15/83 6 Western Michigan Chelsea, Mich. T-Den 10 5 2 0 1 67 Sims, Rob G 6-3 312 27 12/6/83 6 Ohio State Macedonia, Ohio T-Sea 10 6 6 0 0 27 Smith, Alphonso CB 5-9 190 26 10/20/85 3 Wake Forest Pahokee, Fla. T-Den 10 3 0 0 3 42 Spievey, Amari CB 5-11 195 23 4/15/88 2 Iowa Middleton, Conn. D-3 10 5 5 0 1 9 Stafford, Matthew QB 6-3 232 23 2/7/88 3 Georgia Highland Park, Texas D-1a 09 6 6 0 0 5 Stanton, Drew QB 6-3 230 27 5/7/84 5 Michigan State Farmington Hills, Mich. D-2a 07 0 0 0 6 80 Stovall, Maurice WR 6-5 220 26 2/21/85 6 Notre Dame Radnor, Pa. UFA-TB 11 5 0 0 1 90 Suh, Ndamukong DT 6-4 307 24 1/6/87 2 Nebraska Portland, Ore. D-1a 10 6 6 0 0 55 Tulloch, Stephen LB 5-11 240 26 1/1/85 6 North Carolina State Miami, Fla. UFA-Ten 11 6 6 0 0 93 Vanden Bosch, Kyle DE 6-4 278 32 11/17/78 11 Nebraska Larchwood, Iowa UFA-Ten 10 6 6 0 0 29 Wendling, John S 6-1 222 28 6/4/83 5 Wyoming Rock Springs, Wyo. FA 10 6 1 0 0 99 Williams, Corey DT 6-4 320 31 8/17/80 8 Arkansas State Camden, Ark. T-Cle 10 6 6 0 0 34 Williams, Keiland RB 5-11 230 25 8/14/86 2 Louisiana State Lafayette, La. W-Wash 11 5 0 0 1 21 Wright, Eric CB 5-10 190 26 7/24/85 5 Nevada-Las Vegas San Fransisco, Calif UFA-Cle 11 6 6 0 0 16 Young, Titus WR 5-11 174 22 8/21/89 R Boise State Los Angeles, Calif. D-2a 11 6 4 0 0 79 Young, Willie DE 6-4 251 26 9/19/85 2 North Carolina State Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. D-7a 10 6 0 0 0 PRACTICE SQUAD 60 Bender, Casey T 6-5 295 24 12/22/86 1 South Dakota State Lindsay, Neb. FA 11 0 0 0 0 64 Gerberry, Dan C 6-3 302 25 11/10/85 1 Ball State Austintown, Ohio FA 09 0 0 0 0 86 Hughes, Nate WR 6-2 195 26 1/18/85 2 Alcorn State Starkville, Miss FA 11 0 0 0 0 49 Lavarias, Aaron LB 6-3 248 23 4/27/88 R Idaho Woodinville, Wash. FA 11 0 0 0 0 63 McClendon, Jacques G 6-3 324 23 12/10/87 2 Tennessee Cleveland, Tn. FA 11 0 0 0 4 69 Moore, Kyle DE 6-5 272 25 10/5/86 3 Southern California Kathleen, Ga. FA 11 0 0 0 0 46 Overbay, Nathan TE 6-5 270 24 1/4/1987 1 Eastern Washington Lakewood, Wash. FA 11 0 0 0 0 39 Silva, Ricardo S 6-3 225 23 5/9/88 R Hampton Balitmore, Md. FA 11 0 0 0 0 RESERVE/INJURED 24 Coleman, Erik S 5-10 207 29 5/6/82 8 Washington State Spokane, Wash. FA 11 4 0 0 1 72 Culbreath, Johnny T 6-5 322 23 1/27/88 R South Carolina State Monroe, Ga. D-7 11 0 0 0 0 50 Ekejiuba, Isaiah LB 6-4 240 30 10/5/81 7 Virginia Queens, N.Y. FA 10 3 0 0 0 25 Leshoure, Mikel RB 6-0 233 23 1/25/88 R Illinois Champaign, Ill. D-2b 11 0 0 0 0
2011 DETROIT LIONS NUMERICAL ROSTER Updated: October 17, 2011 2011 No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP I 4 Jason Hanson K 6-0 190 41 6/17/70 20 Washington State Spokane, Wash. D-2b 92 6 0 0 0 5 Drew Stanton QB 6-3 230 27 5/7/84 5 Michigan State Farmington Hills, Mich. D-2a 07 0 0 0 6 6 Ryan Donahue P 6-3 190 23 3/17/88 R Iowa Evergreen Park, Ill. FA 11 6 0 0 0 9 Matthew Stafford QB 6-3 232 23 2/7/88 3 Georgia Highland Park, Texas D-1a 09 6 6 0 0 11 Stefan Logan WR 5-6 180 30 6/2/81 3 South Dakota Miami, Fla. W-Pit 10 6 0 0 0 13 Nate Burleson WR 6-0 198 30 8/19/81 9 Nevada Seattle, Wash. UFA-Sea 10 6 4 0 0 14 Shaun Hill QB 6-3 220 31 1/9/80 10 Maryland Parsons, Kan. T-SF 10 1 0 5 0 16 Titus Young WR 5-11 174 22 8/21/89 R Boise State Los Angeles, Calif. D-2a 11 6 4 0 0 21 Eric Wright CB 5-10 190 26 7/24/85 5 Nevada-Las Vegas San Fransisco, Calif UFA-Cle 11 6 6 0 0 23 Chris Houston CB 5-11 178 27 10/18/84 5 Arkansas Austin, Texas T- Atl 10 6 6 0 0 26 Louis Delmas S 5-11 202 24 4/12/87 3 Western Michigan North Miami Beach, Fla. D-2 09 6 6 0 0 27 Alphonso Smith CB 5-9 190 26 10/20/85 3 Wake Forest Pahokee, Fla. T-Den 10 3 0 0 3 28 Maurice Morris RB 5-11 216 31 12/1/79 10 Oregon Chester, S.C. UFA-Sea 09 6 0 0 0 29 John Wendling S 6-1 222 28 6/4/83 5 Wyoming Rock Springs, Wyo. FA 10 6 1 0 0 30 Anthony Madison DB 5-9 180 30 10/8/1981 6 Alabama Thomasville, Ala. FA 11 3 0 0 0 32 Aaron Berry CB 5-11 180 23 6/25/88 2 Pittsburgh Harrisburg, Pa. FA 10 5 0 0 1 33 Brandon McDonald CB 5-10 185 26 8/26/85 5 Memphis Collins, Miss. W-Ari 10 6 0 0 0 34 Keiland Williams RB 5-11 230 25 8/14/86 2 Louisiana State Lafayette, La. W-Wash 11 5 0 0 1 36 Jerome Harrison RB 5-9 205 28 2/26/83 7 Washington State Kalamazoo, Mich. UFA-Phi 11 4 0 0 2 38 Vincent Fuller S 6-1 192 29 8/3/82 7 Virginia Tech Baltimore, Md. FA 11 1 0 0 1 40 Joe Jon Finley TE 6-6 251 26 1/30/85 1 Oklahoma Arlington, Texas FA 11 0 0 1 0 42 Amari Spievey CB 5-11 195 23 4/15/88 2 Iowa Middleton, Conn. D-3 10 5 5 0 1 44 Jahvid Best RB 5-10 199 22 1/30/89 2 California Richmond, Calif. D-1b 10 6 6 0 0 48 Don Muhlbach LS 6-4 265 30 8/17/81 8 Texas A&M Lufkin, Texas FA 04 6 0 0 0 51 Dominic Raiola C 6-1 295 32 12/30/78 11 Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii D-2a 01 6 6 0 0 52 Justin Durant LB 6-1 240 26 9/20/85 5 Hampton Florence, S.C. UFA-Jax 11 3 3 0 3 54 DeAndre Levy LB 6-2 238 24 3/26/87 3 Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. D-3a 09 6 6 0 0 55 Stephen Tulloch LB 5-11 240 26 1/1/85 6 North Carolina State Miami, Fla. UFA-Ten 11 6 6 0 0 57 Doug Hogue LB 6-2 226 22 2/1/89 R Syracuse Yonkers, N.Y. D-5 11 3 0 0 3 58 Ashlee Palmer LB 6-1 236 25 4/7/86 3 Mississippi Compton, Calif. W-Buf 10 6 0 0 0 59 Bobby Carpenter LB 6-2 249 28 8/1/83 6 Ohio State Lancaster, Ohio FA 10 6 3 0 0 65 Dylan Gandy G 6-3 295 29 3/8/82 6 Texas Tech Harlingen, Texas FA 09 6 0 0 0 66 Stephen Peterman G 6-4 323 29 1/11/82 7 Louisiana State Waveland, Miss. FA 06 6 6 0 0 67 Rob Sims G 6-3 312 27 12/6/83 6 Ohio State Macedonia, Ohio T-Sea 10 6 6 0 0 70 Jason Fox T 6-6 314 23 5/2/88 2 Miami (Fla.) Fort Worth, Texas D-4 10 0 0 0 6 76 Jeff Backus T 6-5 305 34 9/21/77 11 Michigan Norcross, Ga. D-1 01 6 6 0 0 77 Gosder Cherilus T 6-7 325 27 6/28/84 4 Boston College Somerville, Mass. D-1 08 6 5 0 0 78 Corey Hilliard T 6-6 300 26 4/26/85 5 Oklahoma State New Orleans, La. FA 09 6 1 0 0 79 Willie Young DE 6-4 251 26 9/19/85 2 North Carolina State Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. D-7a 10 6 0 0 0 80 Maurice Stovall WR 6-5 220 26 2/21/85 6 Notre Dame Radnor, Pa. UFA-TB 11 5 0 0 1 81 Calvin Johnson WR 6-5 236 26 9/29/85 5 Georgia Tech Tyrone, Ga. D-1 07 6 6 0 0 82 Rashied Davis WR 5-9 187 32 7/24/79 7 San Jose State Los Angeles, Calif. UFA-Chi 11 3 0 0 3 85 Tony Scheffler TE 6-5 255 28 2/15/83 6 Western Michigan Chelsea, Mich. T-Den 10 5 2 0 1 87 Brandon Pettigrew TE 6-5 265 26 2/23/85 3 Oklahoma State Tyler, Texas D-1b 09 0 0 0 0 89 Will Heller TE 6-6 275 30 2/28/81 10 Georgia Tech Dunwoody, Ga. UFA-Sea 09 6 2 0 0 90 Ndamukong Suh DT 6-4 307 24 1/6/87 2 Nebraska Portland, Ore. D-1a 10 6 6 0 0 91 Sammie Hill DT 6-4 329 24 11/8/86 3 Stillman West Blockton, Ala. D-4 09 6 0 0 0 92 Cliff Avril DE 6-3 260 25 4/8/86 4 Purdue Green Cove Springs, Fla. D-3c 08 6 6 0 0 93 Kyle Vanden Bosch DE 6-4 278 32 11/17/78 11 Nebraska Larchwood, Iowa UFA-Ten 10 6 6 0 0 94 Lawrence Jackson DE 6-4 271 26 8/30/85 3 Southern California Inglewood, Calif. T-Sea 10 6 0 0 0 96 Andre Fluellen DT 6-2 302 26 3/7/85 4 Florida State Cartersville, Ga. D-3b 08 5 0 0 1 98 Nick Fairley DT 6-4 298 23 1/23/88 R Auburn Mobile, Ala. D-1 11 2 0 0 4 99 Corey Williams DT 6-4 320 31 8/17/80 8 Arkansas State Camden, Ark. T-Cle 10 6 6 0 0 PRACTICE SQUAD 39 Ricardo Silva S 6-3 225 23 5/9/88 R Hampton Balitmore, Md. FA 11 0 0 0 0 46 Nathan Overbay TE 6-5 270 24 1/4/1987 1 Eastern Washington Lakewood, Wash. FA 11 0 0 0 0 49 Aaron Lavarias LB 6-3 248 23 4/27/88 R Idaho Woodinville, Wash. FA 11 0 0 0 0 60 Casey Bender T 6-5 295 24 12/22/86 1 South Dakota State Lindsay, Neb. FA 11 0 0 0 0 63 Jacques McClendon G 6-3 324 23 12/10/87 2 Tennessee Cleveland, Tn. FA 11 0 0 0 4 64 Dan Gerberry C 6-3 302 25 11/10/85 1 Ball State Austintown, Ohio FA 09 0 0 0 0 69 Kyle Moore DE 6-5 272 25 10/5/86 3 Southern California Kathleen, Ga. FA 11 0 0 0 0 86 Nate Hughes WR 6-2 195 26 1/18/85 2 Alcorn State Starkville, Miss FA 11 0 0 0 0 RESERVE/INJURED 24 Erik Coleman S 5-10 207 29 5/6/82 8 Washington State Spokane, Wash. FA 11 4 0 0 1 25 Mikel Leshoure RB 6-0 233 23 1/25/88 R Illinois Champaign, Ill. D-2b 11 0 0 0 0 50 Isaiah Ekejiuba LB 6-4 240 30 10/5/81 7 Virginia Queens, N.Y. FA 10 3 0 0 0 72 Johnny Culbreath T 6-5 322 23 1/27/88 R South Carolina State Monroe, Ga. D-7 11 0 0 0 0
2011 DETROIT LIONS POSITION BY POSITION ROSTER Updated: October 17, 2011 OFFENSE Quarterbacks No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 14 Hill, Shaun QB 6-3 220 31 10 Maryland 9 Stafford, Matthew QB 6-3 232 23 3 Georgia 5 Stanton, Drew QB 6-3 230 27 5 Michigan State Running Backs No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 44 Best, Jahvid RB 5-10 199 22 2 California 36 Harrison, Jerome RB 5-9 205 28 7 Washington State 28 Morris, Maurice RB 5-11 216 31 10 Oregon 34 Williams, Keiland RB 5-11 230 25 2 Louisiana State Wide Receivers No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 13 Burleson, Nate WR 6-0 198 30 9 Nevada 82 Davis, Rashied WR 5-9 187 32 7 San Jose State 81 Johnson, Calvin WR 6-5 236 25 5 Georgia Tech 11 Logan, Stefan WR 5-6 180 30 3 South Dakota 80 Stovall, Maurice WR 6-5 220 26 6 Notre Dame 16 Young, Titus WR 5-11 174 23 R Boise State Tight Ends No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 40 Finley, Joe Jon TE 6-6 251 26 1 Oklahoma 89 Heller, Will TE 6-6 275 30 10 Georgia Tech 87 Pettigrew, Brandon TE 6-5 265 26 3 Oklahoma State 85 Scheffler, Tony TE 6-5 255 28 6 Western Michigan Offensive Line No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 51 Raiola, Dominic C 6-1 295 32 11 Nebraska 65 Gandy, Dylan G 6-3 295 29 6 Texas Tech 66 Peterman, Stephen G 6-4 323 29 7 Louisiana State 67 Sims, Rob G 6-3 312 27 6 Ohio State 76 Backus, Jeff T 6-5 305 33 11 Michigan 77 Cherilus, Gosder T 6-7 325 27 4 Boston College 70 Fox, Jason T 6-6 314 23 2 Miami (Fla.) 78 Hilliard, Corey T 6-6 300 26 5 Oklahoma State DEFENSE Defensive Line No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 92 Avril, Cliff DE 6-3 260 25 4 Purdue 94 Jackson, Lawrence DE 6-4 271 26 3 Southern California 93 Vanden Bosch, Kyle DE 6-4 278 32 11 Nebraska 79 Young, Willie DE 6-4 251 25 2 North Carolina State 98 Fairley, Nick DT 6-4 298 23 R Auburn 96 Fluellen, Andre DT 6-2 302 26 4 Florida State 91 Hill, Sammie DT 6-4 329 24 3 Stillman 90 Suh, Ndamukong DT 6-4 307 24 2 Nebraska 99 Williams, Corey DT 6-4 320 31 8 Arkansas State Linebackers No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 59 Carpenter, Bobby LB 6-2 249 28 6 Ohio State 52 Durant, Justin LB 6-1 240 25 5 Hampton 57 Hogue, Doug LB 6-2 266 22 R Syracuse 54 Levy, DeAndre LB 6-2 238 24 3 Wisconsin 58 Palmer, Ashlee LB 6-1 236 25 3 Mississippi 55 Tulloch, Stephen LB 5-11 240 26 6 North Carolina State Defensive Backs No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 32 Berry, Aaron CB 5-11 180 23 2 Pittsburgh 23 Houston, Chris CB 5-11 178 26 5 Arkansas 30 Madison, Anthony CB 5-9 180 30 6 Alabama 33 McDonald, Brandon CB 5-10 185 26 5 Memphis 27 Smith, Alphonso CB 5-9 190 25 3 Wake Forest 42 Spievey, Amari CB 5-11 195 23 2 Iowa 21 Wright, Eric CB 5-10 190 26 5 Nevada-Las Vegas 26 Delmas, Louis S 5-11 202 24 3 Western Michigan 38 Fuller, Vincent S 6-1 192 29 7 Virginia Tech 29 Wendling, John S 6-1 222 28 5 Wyoming SPECIAL TEAMS Specialists No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp College 4 Hanson, Jason K 6-0 190 41 20 Washington State 6 Donahue, Ryan P 6-3 190 23 R Iowa 48 Muhlbach, Don LS 6-4 265 30 8 Texas A&M PRACTICE SQUAD 60 Bender, Casey T 6-5 295 24 1 South Dakota State 64 Gerberry, Dan C 6-3 302 25 1 Ball State 86 Hughes, Nate WR 6-2 195 26 2 Alcorn State 49 Lavarias, Aaron LB 6-3 248 23 R Idaho 63 McClendon, Jacques G 6-3 324 23 2 Tennessee 69 Moore, Kyle DE 6-5 272 25 3 Southern California 46 Overbay, Nathan TE 6-5 270 24 1 Eastern Washington 39 Silva, Ricardo S 6-3 225 23 R Hampton RESERVE/INJURED 24 Coleman, Erik S 5-10 207 29 9 Washington State 72 Culbreath, Johnny T 6-5 322 23 R South Carolina State 50 Ekejiuba, Isaiah LB 6-4 240 30 7 Virginia 25 Leshoure, Mikel RB 6-0 233 23 R Illinois 2011 DETROIT LIONS ROSTER OFFENSE NO. DEFENSE NO. Quarterbacks 3 Defensive Line 9 Running Backs 4 Defensive End 4 Running Backs 4 Defensive Tackle 5 Fullbacks 0 Linebackers 6 Wide Receivers 6 Defensive Backs 10 Tight Ends 4 Cornerbacks 7 Offensive Linemen 8 Safeties 3 Centers 1 TOTALS 25 Guards 3 Tackles 4 ROSTER TOTALS 53 TOTALS 25 SPECIAL TEAMS NO. Practice Squad 8 Kickers 1 Reserve/PUP 0 Punters 1 Reserve/Injured 4 Long Snappers 1 PS Reserve/Injured 0 TOTALS 3
2011 DETROIT LIONS PARTICIPATION attb KC atmin atdal CHI SF ATL atden atchi CAR GB atno MIN atoak SD atgb 2011 PLAYER 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/10 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/24 12/4 12/11 12/18 12/24 1/1 G S DNP I Avril, Cliff S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Backus, Jeff S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Berry, Aaron P P P I P P 5 0 0 1 Best, Jahvid S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Burleson, Nate P S S P S S 6 4 0 0 Carpenter, Bobby P P P S S S 6 3 0 0 Cherilus, Gosder S P S S S S 6 5 0 0 Davis, Rashied P P I I I P 3 0 0 3 Delmas, Louis S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Donahue, Ryan P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Durant, Justin S S S I I I 3 3 0 3 Fairley, Nick I I I I P P 2 0 0 4 Finley, Joe Jon N N N N N DNP 0 0 1 0 Fluellen, Andre P P P P P I 5 0 0 1 Fox, Jason I I I I I I 0 0 0 6 Fuller, Vincent N N N N P I 1 0 0 1 Gandy, Dylan P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Hanson, Jason P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Harrison, Jerome P P P P I I 4 0 0 2 Heller, Will S P P S P P 6 2 0 0 Hill, Sammie P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Hill, Shaun DNP P DNP DNP DNP DNP 1 0 5 0 Hilliard, Corey P S P P P P 6 1 0 0 Hogue, Doug I I I P P P 3 0 0 3 Houston, Chris S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Jackson, Lawrence P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Johnson, Calvin S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Levy, DeAndre S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Logan, Stefan P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Madison, Anthony N N N P P P 3 0 0 0 McDonald, Brandon P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Morris, Maurice P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Muhlbach, Don P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Palmer, Ashlee P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 Peterman, Stephen S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Pettigrew, Brandon S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Raiola, Dominic S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Scheffler, Tony S P P S P I 5 2 0 1 Sims, Rob S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Smith, Alphonso I I I P P P 3 0 0 3 Spievey, Amari S S S S I S 5 5 0 1 Stafford, Matthew S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Stanton, Drew I I I I I I 0 0 0 6 Stovall, Maurice P I P P P P 5 0 0 1 Suh, Ndamukong S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Tulloch, Stephen S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Vanden Bosch, Kyle S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Wendling, John P P P P S P 6 1 0 0 Williams, Corey S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Williams, Keiland I P P P P P 5 0 0 1 Wright, Eric S S S S S S 6 6 0 0 Young, Titus P S S P S S 6 4 0 0 Young, Willie P P P P P P 6 0 0 0 PRACTICE SQUAD Bender, Casey PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Gerberry, Dan PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Hughes, Nate PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Irvin, Corvey PS PS PS PS PS N 0 0 0 0 Lavarias, Aaron N N N N N PS 0 0 0 0 McClendon, Jacques I I I I PS PS 0 0 0 4 Moore, Kyle PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Overbay, Nathan N PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Spencer, Owen N N N PS N N 0 0 0 0 Silva, Ricardo PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Toone, Tim N N PS N N N 0 0 0 0 Warren, Donovan PS PS N N N N 0 0 0 0 RESERVE/INJURED Coleman, Erik P P P P I IR 4 0 0 1 Culbreath, Johnny IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 Ekejiuba, Isaiah P P P IR IR IR 3 0 0 0 Leshoure, Mikel IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 PRACTICE SQUAD RESERVE/INJURED Ingram, Cornelius PS IR/PS IR/PS N N N 0 0 0 0 Games 45 46 45 45 45 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Starts 22 22 22 22 22 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Did Not Play 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 7 7 7 7 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reserve/PUP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reserve/IR 2 2 2 3 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Practice Squad 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Practice Squad/IR 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-played; S-started; DNP-did not play; IR-injured reserve; N-not with team; I-inactive; NFI-non-football injury; PUP-physically unable to perform; RE-NFL roster exemption; DNR-Reserve did not report; PS-Practice Squad; IR/PS-injured reserve/practice squad; NFI-E-non-football injury NFL Europe; R/S-Reserve/Suspended
AUG. 2010 Aug. 4...Lions sign first-round draft selection DT Ndamukong Suh. The Lions also sign S Randy Phillips and release DT Leger Douzable and S Marquand Manuel. Aug. 7...Lions signed DB Paul Pratt and release DT Rob Callaway. Aug. 9...Lions release DT Joe Cohen and re-sign DT Rob Callaway. Aug. 16...Lions place LB Jordon Dizon on injured/reserve and re-sign LB Lee Campbell. The Lions also release DE Jason Hunter. Aug. 17...Lions release TE Richard Dickson and sign DE Korey Bosworth and DB Jahi Word-Daniels. Aug. 18...Lions claim K Steven Hauschka from the Atlanta Falcons and release FB Matt Clapp, S Marvin White and DB Jahi-Word Daniels. The Lions also sign CB T.J. Rushing. Aug. 19...Lions trade for DE Lawrence Jackson and claim DB David Roach. Aug. 20...Lions sign G Noah Franklin and release G Roy Schuening. Aug. 23...Lions release WR Contrevious Parks. Aug. 24...Lions picked up T Cliff Louis from the New York Giants. Aug. 25...Lions claim T Tyler Polumbus and release from the Denver Broncos and waived/injured G Trevor Canfi eld. Aug. 27...Lions claim DT Jaron Baston and DS John Wendling and have placed DE Jared DeVries on Injured Reserve and also waived/injured DB David Roach. Aug. 30...Lions sign LB Rocky Boiman; release WR Eric Fowler, LB Lee Campbell and DE Chima Ihekwoaba; waive/injured FB Jake Nordin. Aug. 31...Lions trade T Tyler Polumbus to Seattle for a 2012 draft pick and place CB Jack Williams on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List. SEPT. 2010 Sept. 3...Lions release DT Jaron Baston. Sept. 4...Lions release the following players: CB Dre Bly, DE Korey Bosworth, DT Rob Callaway, LB Caleb Campbell, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Brian Clark, DT Landon Cohen, RB DeDe Dorsey, G Noah Franklin, C Dan Gerberry, K Steven Hauschka, CB Jonathan Hefney, T Jon Jansen, CB Eric King, T Cliff Louis, WR Michael Moore, CB Paul Pratt, CB T.J. Rushing, WR Tim Toone and S Ko Simpson, CB Dante Wesley. Sept. 5...Lions release LB Rocky Boiman and WR Dennis Northcutt. Sept. 6...Lions claim LB Spencer Havner and RS Stefan Logan and trade TE Dan Gronkowski to the Denver Broncos for CB Alphonso Smith. The Lions and Broncos also exchanged undisclosed 2011 draft picks. Sept. 8...Lions sign TE Joe Jon Finley to the practice squad. Sept. 14...Lions sign CB Nathan Vasher and place CB Aaron Berry on Injured Reserve. Sept. 21...Lions sign C Cody Wallace to the practice squad and release DB Jonathan Hefney from the practice squad. Sept. 30...Lions sign S Dante Wesley and release S Randy Phillips. OCT. 2010 Oct. 2...Lions sign S Randy Phillips to the practice squad and release S Cody Wallace from the practice squad. Oct. 5...Lions release G Manny Ramirez. Oct. 6...Lions claim T Jamon Meredith from the Buffalo Bills. Oct. 7...Lions sign WR Alric Arnett to the practice squad and place WR Tim Toone on Practice Squad Reserve/Injured. Oct. 14...Lions release LB Spencer Havner and sign LB Vinny Ciurciu. Oct. 16...Lions waive T Jamon Meredith and activate DB Paul Pratt from the practice squad to the active roster. Oct. 19...Lions release DB Paul Pratt and DB Dante Wesley. Oct. 20...Lions sign LB Bobby Carpenter, sign C Cody Wallace from the New York Jets practice squad, and sign DB Paul Pratt to the practice squad. Oct. 27...Lions place LB Zack Follett on Injured Reserve. Oct. 28...Lions claim CB Brandon McDonald off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. NOV. 2010 Nov. 9...Lions release DB Jonathan Wade and C Cody Wallace, sign K Dave Rayner and claim QB Zac Robinson from the Seattle Seahawks. DB Jack Williams remains on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform. Nov. 20...Lions place RB Kevin Smith on Injured Reserve and sign LB Caleb Campbell from the practice squad to the active roster. Nov. 23...Lions release LB Caleb Campbell and sign G Donald Thomas. Nov. 24...Lions re-sign LB Caleb Campbell to the practice squad. DEC. 2010 Dec. 1...Lions place K Jason Hanson on Injured Reserve and sign CB Tye Hill. Dec. 8...Lions place CB Alphonso Smith and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch on Injured Reserve and sign CB Prince Miller from the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. Dec. 9...Lions claim DE Barry Turner from the Chicago Bears. Dec. 10...Lions place WR Derrick Williams on Injured Reserve and sign WR Brian Clark. Dec. 11...Lions place LB Isaiah Ekejiuba on Injured Reserve and sign T Tony Ugoh. Dec. 14...Lions place DB Brandon McDonald on Injured Reserve, sign LB Caleb Campbell from the Practice Squad, and sign WR Roy Hall to the Practice Squad. Dec. 15...Lions place T Gosder Cherilus on Injured Reserve. Dec. 16...Lions claim DB Eric King off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Dec. 24...Lions place QB Matthew Stafford on Injured Reserve and activate S Randy Phillips from the practice squad to the active roster. Dec. 30...Lions place LB Landon Johnson on Injured Reserve, sign DB Paul Pratt from the practice squad to the active roster, and release WR Michael Moore from the practice squad. JAN. 2011 Jan. 3...Lions re-sign G Rob Callaway, TE Jon Joe Finley, C Dan Gerberry, RB Ian Johnson, WR Michael Moore and WR Tim Toone. Jan. 31...Lions sign FB Matt Clapp. FEBRUARY 2011 Feb 1:...The Lions sign RB Matt Clapp for the 2011 season. Feb. 11:...The Lions release G Trevor Canfi eld. LIONS ROSTER MOVES Feb. 14:...The Lions release CB Eric King. Feb. 23:...The Lions sign S Erik Coleman. MAR. 2011 Mar. 4:...The Lions re-sign CB Nathan Vasher and release LB Julian Peterson. JULY 2011 July 29:...The Lions sign the following 2011 draft choices: T Johnny Culbreath, DT Nick Fairley, LB Doug Hogue, RB Mikel Leshoure and WR Titus Young. July 29:...The Detroit Lions sign the following rookie free agents: LB Daunte Akra, WR Demario Ballard, WR Dominique Barnes, DB Branden Bufford, LB Quentin Davie, TE Preston Dial, P Ryan Donahue, LB DeJuan Fulghum, WR Marcus Harris, OL Pat Illig, WR Jared Jenkins, DB Marquise Liverpool, OL Jeff Maddux, LB Cobrani Mixon, DB Jamal Robinson, DB Ricardo Silvia, DB Brandon Stephens and DE Narada Williams July 29:...The Lions released LB Jordon Dizon and WR Bryant Johnson. July 29:...The Lions sign the following unrestricted free agents: WR Rashied Davis, LB Justin Durant, C Dylan Gandy, K Dave Rayner, QB Drew Stanton and S John Wendling. July 29:...The Lions sign free agents CB Maurice Leggett and DT Quinn Pitcock; the Lions also sign restricted free agents: FB Jerome Felton and DT Andre Fluellen July 29:...The Lions sign exclusive rights players: LB Korey Bosworth, LB Caleb Campbell, T Corey Hilliard, WR Stefan Logan, CB Prince Miller, LB Ashlee Palmer, S Randy Phillips and CB Paul Pratt. July 29:...The Lions place T Jeff Backus and CB Alphonso Smith on the Active/Non- Football Injury List. July 30:...The Lions sign unrestricted free agents CB Brandon McDonald and CB Eric Wright and release CB Marquis Liverpool. AUG. 2011 Aug. 1:...The Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Stephen Tulloch. Aug. 2:...The Lions sign WR Maurice Stovall and release LB Zack Follett and WR Jared Jenkins. Aug. 3:...The Lions release LB Korey Bosworth, LB Zack Follett and CB Jack Williams and sign DE Greg Banks. Aug. 4:...The Lions sign LB Bobby Carpenter, CB Chris Houston, DE Cliff Avril and T Isaac Sowells and release CB Branden Bufford, G Pat Illig, WR Michael Moore and CB Brandon Stephens. Aug. 4:...The Lions claimed WR Nate Hughes (Jacksonville) and G Greg Niland (Arizona) from waivers. Aug. 8:...The Lions release LB Daunte Akra, DE Greg Banks and CB Jamal Robinson and sign DE Keyunta Dawson and DT Montavious Stanley. Aug. 9:...The Lions sign RB Mike Bell and RB Jerome Harrison, release FB Preston Dial and waive/injure CB Maurice Leggett. Aug. 10:...The Lions sign S Michael Johnson and C Rudy Niswanger and release LB Quentin Davie. Aug. 11:...The Lions sign T Kirk Chambers and waive/injured G Jeff Maddux. Aug. 13:...The Lions place RB Mikel Leshoure on the reserve/injured list. Aug. 14:...The Lions sign CB Anthony Madison and release T Tony Ugoh. Aug. 16:...The Lions sign DB Aaron Francisco Aug. 21:...The Lions place S Randy Phillips on IR and release T Issac Sowells. Aug. 22:...The Lions sign TE Gijon Robinson Aug. 24...The Lions sign C Chris Morris and release G Greg Niland Aug. 29:...The Lions release WR Demario Ballard, RB Mike Bell, TE Richard Dickson, LB DeJuan Fulghum, WR Marcus Harris, DB Michael Johnson, K Dave Rayner, and DT Montavious Stanley Aug. 30:...The Lions release FB Jerome Felton. SEPT. 2011 Sept. 3:...The Lions activate CB Alphonso Smith off the Active/Non-Football injury list and place T Johnny Culbreath on Reserve/Injured. Sept. 3:...The Lions release the following players: WR Dominique Barnes, DT Robert Callaway, LB Caleb Campbell, T Kirk Chambers, RB Matt Clapp, DE Keyunta Dawson, TE Joe Jon Finley, DB Aaron Francisco, C Dan Gerberry, P Nick Harris, WR Nate Hughes, RB Ian Johnson, DB Anthony Madison, DB Prince Miller, LB Cobrani Mixon (waived-injured), C Rudy Niswanger, DT Quinn Pitcock, DB Paul Pratt, TE Gijon Robinson, QB Zac Robinson, DB Ricardo Silva, G Donald Thomas, WR Tim Toone, DB Nathan Vasher, WR Derrick Williams, and DE Narada Williams. Sept. 4:...The Lions release RB Aaron Brown and C Chris Morris and claim G Jacquez McClendon and RB Keiland Williams off waivers. Sept. 5:...The Lions sign the following players to the practice squad: C Dan Gerberry, WR Nate Hughes, S Ricardo Silva, and T Casey Bender. Sept. 6:...The Lions sign the following players to the practice squad: TE Cornelius Ingram, DT Corvey Irvin,, DE Kyle Moore, and CB Donovan Warren. Sept. 12:...The Lions release DB Randy Phillips from reserve/injured. Sept. 14:...The Lions place TE Cornelius Ingram on the practice squad/injured list and sign TE Nathan Overbay to the practice squad. Sept. 20:...The Lions release DB Donovan Warren from the practice squad and sign WR Tim Toone to the practice squad. Sept. 27:...The Lions place LB Isaiah Ekejiuba on Reserve/Injured, sign WR Owen Spencer to the practice squad, re-sign DB Anthony Madison, and release the following players from the Practice Squad: TE Cornelius Ingram and WR Tim Toone. OCT. 2011 Oct. 6...The Lions release G Jacques McClendon and sign S Vincent Fuller. Oct. 8...The Lions sign G Jacques McClendon to the practice squad and release WR Owen Spencer from the practice squad. Oct. 12:...The Lions release DT Corvey Irvin from the practice squad and sign LB Aaron Lavarias to the practice squad. Oct. 13:...The Lions place S Erik Coleman on Reserve/Injured and sign TE Joe Jon Finley.
2011 DETROIT LIONS HOW THEY WERE BUILT DRAFT (23) FREE AGENT (20) TRADE (7) UFA/WAIVERS (15) 1992 K Jason Hanson (Rd. 2) 2001 T Jeff Backus (Rd. 1) C Dominic Raiola (Rd. 2a) 2004 LS Don Muhlbach 2006 G Stephen Peterman 2007 WR Calvin Johnson (Rd. 1) QB Drew Stanton (Rd. 2) 2008 T Gosder Cherilus (Rd. 1) DT Andre Fluellen (Rd. 3b) DE Cliff Avril (Rd. 3c) 2009 QB Matthew Stafford (Rd. 1a) G Dylan Gandy TE Will Heller (UFA-Sea) TE Brandon Pettigrew (Rd. 1b) T Corey Hilliard RB Maurice Morris (UFA-Sea) S Louis Delmas (Rd. 2) C Dan Gerberry (PS) LB DeAndre Levy (Rd. 3a) DT Sammie Hill (Rd. 4) 2010 DT Ndamukong Suh (Rd. 1a) CB Aaron Berry QB Shaun Hill (T-SF) WR Nate Burleson (UFA-Sea) RB Jahvid Best (Rd. 1b) *LB Isaiah Ekejiuba CB Chris Houston (T-Atl) DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (UFA-Ten) CB Amari Spievey (Rd. 3) S John Wendling DE Lawrence Jackson (T-Sea) LB Ashlee Palmer (W-Buf) T Jason Fox (Rd. 4) LB Bobby Carpenter TE Tony Scheffler (T-Den) WR Stefan Logan (W-Pit) DE Willie Young (Rd. 7a) G Rob Sims (T-Sea) CB Brandon McDonald (W-Ari) DT Corey Williams (T-Cle) CB Alphonso Smith (T-Den) 2011 DT Nick Fairley (Rd. 1) P Ryan Donahue WR Rashied Davis (UFA-Chi) WR Titus Young (Rd. 2a) WR Nate Hughes (PS) OLB Justin Durant (UFA-Jax) *RB Mikel Leshoure (Rd. 2b) S Ricardo Silva (PS) MLB Stephen Tulloch (UFA-Ten) LB Doug Hogue (Rd. 5) T Casey Bender (PS) WR Maurice Stovall (UFA-TB) *OT Johnny Culbreath (Rd. 7) DT Corvey Irvin (PS) CB Eric Wright (UFA-Cle) DE Kyle Moore (PS) RB Jerome Harrison (UFA-Phi) DB Anthony Madison RB Keiland Williams (W-Was.) *S Erik Coleman G Jacques McClendon (W-Ind.) TE Nathan Overbay (PS) S Vincent Fuller LB Aaron Lavarias (PS) *INJURED RESERVE; #RESERVE/PUP; (PS) PRACTICE SQUAD
2011 DETROIT LIONS SEASON STATISTICS Won 5, Lost 1 Date W-L Score OT Opponent Attendance 9/11 W 27-20 at Tampa Bay 51,274 9/18 W 48-3 Kansas City 60, 040 9/25 W 26-23 OT at Minnesota 62,466 10/2 W 34-30 at Dallas 78,122 10/10 W 24-13 Chicago 67,861 10/16 L 19-25 San Francisco 62,061 10/23 Atlanta 10/30 at Denver 11/6 BYE WEEK 11/13 at Chicago 11/20 Carolina 11/24 Green Bay 12/4 at New Orleans 12/11 Minnesota 12/18 at Oakland 12/24 San Diego 1/1 at Green Bay Team Stats Det Opp Total First Downs 122 107 Rushing 25 27 Passing 81 70 Penalty 16 10 3rd Down: Made/Att 25/82 23/79 3rd Down Pct. 30.5 29.1 4th Down: Made/Att 4/5 2/7 4th Down Pct. 80.0 28.6 Possession Avg. 29:26 30:34 Total Net Yards 2208 2010 Avg. Per Game 368.0 335.0 Total Plays 388 385 Avg. Per Play 5.7 5.2 Net Yards Rushing 545 777 Avg. Per Game 90.8 129.5 Total Rushes 139 149 Net Yards Passing 1663 1233 Avg. Per Game 277.2 205.5 Sacked/Yards Lost 11/94 14/82 Gross Yards 1757 1315 Att./Completions 238/148 222/145 Completion Pct. 62.2 65.3 Had Intercepted 4 8 Punts/Average 36/42.9 33/46.6 Net Punting Avg. 36/36.3 33/40.6 Penalties/Yards 47/391 60/445 Fumbles/Ball Lost 9/0 9/5 Touchdowns 20 10 Rushing 3 2 Passing 15 7 Returns 2 1 Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT Pts Team 23 37 55 60 3 178 Opponents 26 52 13 23 0 114 Scoring TD Ru Rec Ret PAT FG S Pts Hanson 0 0 0 0 19/19 13/14 0 58 Johnson 9 0 9 0 0 54 Best 3 2 1 0 0 18 Pettigrew 2 0 2 0 0 12 Scheffler 2 0 2 0 0 12 Burleson 1 0 1 0 0 6 Carpenter 1 0 0 1 0 6 Houston 1 0 0 1 0 6 K. Williams 1 1 0 0 0 6 Team 20 3 15 2 19/1913/140 178 Opponents 10 2 7 1 10/1014/151 114 2-Pt Conv: TM 0-1, OPP 0-0 Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD Best 84 390 4.6 88t 2 K. Williams 19 49 2.6 14 1 Harrison 14 41 2.9 9 0 Burleson 3 24 8.0 20 0 Morris 9 20 2.2 11 0 Stafford 6 9 1.5 9 0 Logan 3 7 2.3 6 0 Scheffler 1 5 5.0 5 0 Team 139 545 3.9 88t 3 Opponents 149 777 5.2 55 2 Receiving Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Johnson 36 564 15.7 73t 9 Pettigrew 34 321 9.4 27 2 Best 27 287 10.6 60 1 Burleson 21 221 10.5 29 1 T. Young 15 209 13.9 43 0 Morris 5 55 11.0 16 0 Scheffler 4 63 15.8 36t 2 Heller 3 12 4.0 9 0 Davis 1 14 14.0 14 0 Stovall 1 8 8.0 8 0 Harrison 1 3 3.0 3 0 Team 148 1757 11.9 73t 15 Opponents 145 1315 9.1 45 7 Interceptions Int Yds Avg Lg TD Houston 3 82 27.3 56t 1 Spievey 2 45 22.5 30 0 Carpenter 1 34 34.0 34t 1 Wright 1 4 4.0 4 0 Tulloch 1 0 0.0 0 0 Team 8 165 20.6 56t 2 Opponents 4 43 10.8 28t 1 Punting Pnt Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Donahue 36 1546 42.9 36.3 3 10 60 0 Team 36 1546 42.9 36.3 3 10 60 0 Opponents 33 1538 46.6 40.6 2 9 68 0 Punt Returns PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD Logan 17 12 157 9.2 20 0 McDonald 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 Team 18 12 157 8.7 20 0 Opponents 13 7 180 13.8 53 0 Kickoff Returns KR Yds Avg Lg TD Logan 6 150 25.0 28 0 Fluellen 1 6 6.0 6 0 Morris 1 15 15.0 15 0 Team 8 171 21.4 28 0 Opponents 20 590 29.5 78 0 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Hanson 0/0 6/6 3/3 1/1 3/4 Team 0/0 6/6 3/3 1/1 3/4 Opponents 0/0 1/1 7/7 5/6 1/1 Hanson: (23G,28G)(51G,28G)(28G,50G,40G,32G)(33G, 51G)(31G)(25G,52N,24G) OPP: (38G,31G)(33G,44N)(33G,41G,49G)(41G,35G, 23G)(44G,49G)(55G,31G,37G) Sacks: Vanden Bosch 4, Avril 2, Suh 2, Tulloch 2, W. Young 2,Jackson 1, Spievey 1, TM 14, OPP 11 FUM/Lost: Stafford 3/0, Logan 1/0, McDonald 1/0, Morris 1/0, Scheffler 1/0, K. Williams 1/0, T. Young 1/0 Passing Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Avg TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk/Y Rtg Stafford 237 147 1729 62.0 7.30 15 6.3 4 1.7 73t 11/94 98.2 Sh. Hill 1 1 28 100.0 28.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 28 0/0 118.8 Team 238 148 1757 62.2 7.38 15 6.3 4 1.7 73t 11/94 98.7 Opponents 222 145 1315 65.3 5.92 7 3.2 8 3.6 45 14/82 76.7
2011 DETROIT LIONS SEASON STATISTICS Based On Press Box Statistics (Updated October 17, 2011) DEFENSE TT ST AT Sk SkY Int IntY PD FF FR Saf Levy, DeAndre 48 31 17 0.0 0 Tulloch, Stephen 38 30 8 2.0 11 1 0 2 0 1 Houston, Chris 30 26 4 0.0 0 3 82 8 Delmas, Louis 30 21 9 0.0 0 2 0 1 Wright, Eric 28 24 4 0.0 0 1 4 3 1 0 Durant, Justin 21 18 3 0.0 0 Spievey, Amari 18 17 1 1.0 0 2 45 2 Suh, Ndamukong 18 12 6 2.0 18 Vanden Bosch, Kyle 15 12 3 4.0 23 3 1 Berry, Aaron 13 11 2 0.0 0 3 Avril, Cliff 13 9 4 2.0 12 3 1 1 Williams, Corey 12 6 6 0.0 0 0 0 1 Carpenter, Bobby 11 8 3 0.0 0 1 34 1 Jackson, Lawrence 10 6 4 1.0 0 Young, Willie 8 6 2 2.0 18 0 0 1 Hill, Sammie 6 3 3 0.0 0 McDonald, Brandon 6 2 4 0.0 0 Fluellen, Andre 5 4 1 0.0 0 1 0 Wendling, John 4 3 1 0.0 0 Ekejubia, Isaiah 1 1 0 0.0 0 Palmer, Ashlee 1 1 0 0.0 0 Coleman, Erik 0 0 0 0.0 0 Fairley, Nick 0 0 0 0.0 0 Hogue, Doug 0 0 0 0.0 0 Smith, Alphonso 0 0 0 0.0 0 Madison, Anthony 0 0 0 0.0 0 TOTALS 336 251 85 14.0 82 8 165 26 6 4 0 Opponents 327 244 83 11.0 94 4 43 30 5 0 1 Special Teams TT ST AT FF FR Bl-XP Bl-FG Bl-Pnt TD Saf MISCELLANEOUS TT ST AT FF FR Saf Wendling, John 7 7 0 Stafford, Matthew 0 1 McDonald, Brandon 4 4 0 Sims, Rob 0 1 Stovall, Maurice 3 3 0 Scheffler, Tony 1 1 0 0 1 Spievey, Amari 2 2 0 Gandy, Dylan 0 1 Coleman, Erik 2 2 0 Best, Jahvid 0 1 Carpenter, Bobby 2 2 0 Burleson, Nate 1 1 Smith, Alphonso 2 2 0 Backus, Jeff 0 1 Ekejiuba, Isaiah 2 1 1 Young, Titus 0 1 Hanson, Jason 2 1 1 Donahue, Ryan 2 1 1 Logan, Stefan 1 1 0 0 1 Muhlbach, Don 1 1 0 TEAM 1 1 0 Palmer, Ashlee 1 1 0 Hogue, Doug 1 1 0 Morris, Maurice 1 0 1 Williams, Keiland 1 0 1 TOTALS 35 30 5 0 1 LIONS 2 2 0 0 7 Opponent 28 24 4 0 0 Opponent 9 9 0 0 4 TAKEAWAYS GIVEAWAYS MARGIN Game Date W/L Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Gm 2011 at Tampa Bay 9/11 W 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 KANSAS CITY 9/18 W 3 3 6 1 0 1 5 6 at Minnesota 9/25 W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 at Dallas 10/2 W 3 0 3 1 0 1 2 8 CHICAGO 10/10 W 0 0 0 1 0 1-1 7 SAN FRANCISCO 10/16 L 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 9 ATLANTA 10/23 at Denver 10/30 at Chicago 11/13 CAROLINA 11/20 GREEN BAY 11/24 at New Orleans 12/4 MINNESOTA 12/11 at Oakland 12/18 SAN DIEGO 12/24 at Green Bay 1/1 Totals 0 8 5 13 4 0 4 9
DETROIT LIONS 2011 ACTIVE SCORING CHART Updated October 17, 2011 Player TD Ru Pa Int FR KR PR BFG FGR BP PAT FG Ru2pt Pa2pt S Pts Best, Jahvid 9 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 Burleson, Nate 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 Carpenter, Bobby 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Delmas, Louis 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 Hanson, Jason 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 592 452 0 0 0 1948 Heller, Will 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Houston, Chris 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Johnson, Calvin 43 1 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 262 Levy, DeAndre 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Logan, Stefan 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Morris, Maurice 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 44 Pettigrew, Brandon 8 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 Scheffler, Tony 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Smith, Alphonso 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Stafford, Matthew 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Stanton, Drew 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Suh, Ndamukong 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Williams, Keiland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 NFL CAREER SCORING Player TD Ru Pa Int FR KR PR BFG FGR BP PAT FG Ru2pt Pa2pt S Pts Burleson, Nate 37 0 33 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 224 Davis, Rashied 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Fuller, Vincent 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Harrison, Jerome 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 Heller, Will 11 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 Hill, Shaun 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Houston, Chris 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 McDonald, Brandon 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Morris, Maurice 16 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 98 Scheffler, Tony 15 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 Stovall, Maurice 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Vanden Bosch, Kyle 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Williams, Keiland 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Wright, Eric 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
GAME SUMMARIES Media. 2011 DETROIT LIONS TEAM STATISTICS 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/10 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/24 12/4 12/11 12/18 12/24 1/2 2011 2011 2011 2011 at TB KC at Min at Dal CHI SF ATL at Den at Chi CAR GB at NO MIN at Oak SD at GB Home Road 2011 HI LO FIRST DOWNS Total 25 23 19 18 16 21 39 83 122 25 16 Rush 6 7 1 3 5 3 12 13 25 7 1 Pass 17 12 16 13 9 14 21 60 81 17 9 Pen 2 4 2 2 2 4 6 10 16 4 2 THIRD DOWNS Att 11 15 17 13 11 15 26 56 82 17 11 Made 2 5 7 4 5 2 10 15 25 7 2 Pct 18.2 33.3 41.2 30.8 45.5 13.3 38.5 26.8 30.5 45.5 13.3 FOURTH DOWNS Att 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 5 2 0 Made 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 4 2 0 Pct 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 100.0 66.7 80.0 100.0 0.0 TOTAL OFFENSE Net Yds 431 411 358 303 395 310 806 1402 2208 431 303 Ply 68 70 70 60 47 73 117 271 388 73 47 Avg/P 6.3 5.9 5.1 5.1 8.4 4.2 6.9 5.2 5.7 8.4 4.2 RUSHING Net Yds 126 89 20 63 181 66 270 275 545 181 20 Att 35 30 19 17 20 18 50 89 139 35 17 Avg 3.6 3.0 1.1 3.7 9.1 3.7 5.4 3.1 3.9 9.1 1.1 Tkl-Loss 5 3 6 1 2 1 5 13 18 6 1 Yds Lost 11 6 10 1 8 1 14 23 37 11 1 PASSING Net Yds 305 322 338 240 214 244 536 1127 1663 338 214 Att 33 40 46 43 26 50 66 172 238 50 26 Cmp 24 24 32 21 19 28 43 105 148 32 19 Int 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 4 1 0 Gross Yds 305 322 378 240 219 293 541 1216 1757 378 219 Sk 0 0 5 0 1 5 1 10 11 5 0 Sky 0 0 40 0 5 49 5 89 94 49 0 Avg/PP 9.2 8.1 6.6 5.6 7.9 4.4 8.0 6.2 6.7 9.2 4.4 KICKOFFS KO 6 9 6 7 5 6 14 25 39 9 5 EZ 5 8 6 6 4 5 12 22 34 8 4 TB 5 5 1 4 1 2 6 12 18 5 1 PUNTS Pnt 5 5 7 6 5 8 10 26 36 8 5 Yds 241 206 325 262 162 350 368 1178 1546 350 162 Avg 48.2 41.2 46.4 43.7 32.4 43.8 36.8 45.3 42.9 48.2 32.4 Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TB 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 1 0 Net Avg 44.6 41.0 33.6 37.3 32.2 32.3 29.4 38.9 36.3 44.6 32.2 TOTAL RETURNS Ret Yards* 34 52 37 102 26 71 78 244 322 102 26 PR 5 1 4 1 4 3 8 10 18 5 1 PR Yds 34 7 37 12 26 41 74 83 157 41 7 KR 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 8 8 5 0 KR Yds 0 0 95 76 0 0 0 171 171 95 0 Int 1 3 0 3 0 1 4 4 8 3 0 Int Yds 0 45 0 90 0 30 75 90 165 90 0 *Does not include KO FIELD GOALS Made 2 2 4 2 1 3 6 8 14 4 1 Att 2 2 4 2 1 2 5 8 13 4 1 Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXTRA POINTS PAT Made 3 6 2 4 3 1 10 9 19 6 1 PAT Att 3 6 2 4 3 1 10 9 19 6 1 PAT Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rush Made 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rush Att 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pass Made 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 Pass Att 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PENALTIES Pen 8 4 7 10 12 6 22 25 47 12 4 PenY 68 35 65 75 94 54 183 208 391 94 35 FUMBLES Fumbles 4 1 1 0 1 2 4 5 9 4 0 Fum Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SCORING Pts 27 48 26 34 24 19 91 87 178 48 19 TD Ru 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 2 0 TD Pa 3 4 2 2 2 2 8 7 15 4 2 TD Ret 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 PAT 3 6 2 4 3 1 10 9 19 6 1 2 pt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FG 2 2 4 2 1 2 5 8 13 4 1 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TIME OF POSESSION Possession 36:25 32:24 34:09 23:21 20:57 30:21 23:42 31:18 35:31 36:25 20:57
GAME SUMMARIES Media. 2011 DETROIT LIONS OPPONENTS STATISTICS 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/10 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/24 12/4 12/11 12/18 12/24 1/2 2011 2011 2011 2011 at TB KC at Min at Dal CHI SF ATL at Den at Chi CAR GB at NO MIN at Oak SD at GB Home Road 2011 HI LO FIRST DOWNS Total 17 12 16 25 23 14 35 72 107 25 12 Rush 1 5 5 4 5 7 10 17 27 7 1 Pass 15 6 10 19 14 6 20 50 70 19 6 Pen 1 1 1 2 4 1 5 5 10 4 1 THIRD DOWNS Att 14 11 14 13 13 14 24 55 79 14 11 Made 6 2 4 5 4 2 6 17 23 6 2 Pct 42.9 18.2 28.6 38.5 30.8 14.3 25.0 30.9 29.1 42.9 14.3 FOURTH DOWNS Att 2 0 1 2 1 1 1 6 7 2 0 Made 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 Pct 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 33.3 28.6 100.0 0.0 TOTAL OFFENSE Net Yds 315 267 321 434 359 314 626 1384 2010 434 267 Ply 64 54 63 75 66 63 120 265 385 75 54 Avg/P 4.9 4.9 5.1 5.8 5.4 5.0 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.8 4.9 RUSHING Net Yds 56 151 132 113 122 203 273 504 777 203 56 Att 16 29 23 27 25 29 54 95 149 29 16 Avg 3.5 5.2 5.7 4.2 4.9 7.0 5.1 5.3 5.2 7.0 3.5 Tkl-Loss 0 1 2 1 2 3 3 6 9 3 0 Yds Lost 0 2 5 4 2 8 4 17 21 8 0 PASSING Net Yds 259 116 189 321 237 111 353 880 1233 321 111 Att 46 23 36 34 38 32 61 148 209 46 23 Cmp 29 15 22 47 28 17 43 115 158 47 15 Int 1 3 0 3 0 1 3 5 8 3 0 Gross Yds 266 133 211 331 249 125 382 933 1315 331 125 Sk 2 2 4 1 3 2 5 9 14 4 1 Sky 7 17 22 10 12 14 29 53 82 22 7 Avg/PP 5.4 4.6 4.7 9.2 5.8 3.3 5.3 5.6 5.5 9.2 3.3 KICKOFFS KO 4 2 7 6 4 5 6 22 28 7 2 EZ 3 2 5 5 4 5 6 18 24 5 2 TB 3 2 2 3 4 5 6 13 19 5 2 PUNTS Pnt 5 5 6 3 5 9 10 23 33 9 3 Yds 261 198 267 161 44.2 430 242.2 1119 1361.2 430 44.2 Avg 52.2 39.6 44.5 53.7 8.8 47.8 24.2 48.7 41.2 53.7 8.8 Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TB 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 Net Avg 45.4 38.2 38.3 43.0 3.6 41.0 16.8 37.4 35.3 45.4 3.6 TOTAL RETURN Ret Yards* 26 5 90 29 1 72 6 217 223 90 1 PR 1 1 4 3 1 3 5 8 13 4 1 PR Yds -2 1 90 18 1 72 74 106 180 90-2 KR 1 3 5 3 4 4 11 9 20 5 1 KR Yds 78 69 160 94 84 105 258 332 590 160 69 Int 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 4 1 0 Int Yds 28 4 0 11 0 0 4 39 43 28 0 *Does not include KO FIELD GOALS Made 2 1 3 3 2 3 6 8 14 3 1 Att 2 2 3 3 2 3 7 8 15 3 2 Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXTRA POINTS PAT Made 2 0 2 3 1 2 3 7 10 3 0 PAT Att 2 0 2 3 1 2 3 7 10 3 0 PAT Bl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rush Made 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rush Att 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pass Made 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pass Att 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PENALTIES Pen 6 8 10 7 14 15 37 23 60 15 6 PenY 39 70 79 33 104 120 294 151 445 120 33 FUMBLES Fumbles 4 3 1 0 0 1 4 5 9 4 0 Fum Lost 1 3 0 0 0 1 4 1 5 3 0 SCORING Pts 20 3 23 30 13 25 41 73 114 30 3 TD Ru 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 TD Pa 1 0 1 3 1 1 2 5 7 3 0 TD Ret 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 PAT 2 0 2 3 1 2 3 7 10 3 0 2 pt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FG 2 1 3 3 2 3 6 8 14 3 1 S 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 TIME OF POSSESSION Possession 23:35 27:36 27:50 36:39 39:03 29:39 36:18 29:21 36:52 39:03 23:35
GAME SUMMARIES Media. GAME #1 LIONS 27, BUCCANEERS 20 RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 51,274 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final DETROIT LIONS 6 14 7 0-27 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 10 3 0 7-20 LIONS...Hanson 23 yd. Field Goal BUCCANEERS...Barth 38 yd. Field Goal BUCCANEERS...Talib 28 yd. interception return (Barth kick) LIONS...Hanson 28 yd. Field Goal LIONS...C. Johnson 36 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Scheffler 11 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) BUCCANEERS...Barth 31 yd. Field Goal LIONS...C. Johnson 1 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) BUCCANEERS...M. Williams 5 yd. pass from Freeman (Barth kick) LIONS BUCCANEERS First Downs 25 17 Total Net Yards 431 313 Net Yards Rushing 126 56 Net Yards Passing 305 257 (Att/Comp/Int) 33-24-1 46-29-1 Punts-Average 5-48.2 5-52.2 Fumbles-Lost 4-0 4-1 Sacks-Yards 0-0 1-6 Penalties-Yards 8-68 6-39 Time of Possession 36:25 23:35 RUSHING LIONS: Best 21-72; Harrison 8-27; Burleson 1-20; Scheffler 1-5; Morris 2-4; Stafford 1-0; Logan 1-(-2). BUCCANEERS: Freeman 4-26; Blount 5-15; Graham 6-13; Johnson 1-2. PASSING LIONS: Stafford 24-33 305 3 TD 1 INT. BUCCANEERS: Freeman 28-43 257 1 TD 1 INT; Johnson 1-3 7. RECEIVING LIONS: C. Johnson 6-88 2 TD; Burleson 5-60; Pettigrew 4-57; Best 4-42; Morris 2-25; Davis 1-14; Scheffler 1-11 1 TD; Stovall 1-8. BUCCANEERS: Graham 8-58; Winslow 6-66; Williams 4-50 1 TD; Parker 4-44; Benn 4-27; Briscoe 2-14; Lumpkin 1-9; SUMMARY The Lions opened their 2011 regular season with a hard-fought victory in steamy Tampa, Florida against the Buccaneers. Coming off four consecutive wins to end 2010, which included one in Tampa in December, and four more wins during the preseason, momentum was on Detroit s side and they showed it right from the opening kickoff. Matthew Stafford, who was one of the League s best quarterbacks during the preseason, got off to a hot start in leading the Lions down the fi eld on a 12-play, 76-yard opening drive to set up K Jason Hanson for a chip-shot fi eld goal of 23 yards out. The Bucs would answer right away with a 78-yard kickoff return by WR Sammie Stroughter to put the ball at the Lions 21-yard line. The Lions defense would hold and force a 38-yard fi eld goal from TB K Connor Barth. On the next Detroit possession, Stafford threw high to TE Will Heller, who tipped the ball into the air, and TB CB Aqib Talib picked it off and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown giving Tampa Bay a 10-3 lead. After the mistake, however, Stafford would settle in and lead the Lions down the fi eld on the next drive to set up Hanson s second fi eld goal, this one from 28-yards out. The Bucs would hold the four-point advantage into the second quarter before the tide started to turn in the favor of the visiting team. Lions CB Chris Houston intercepted Bucs QB Josh Freeman in the end zone to hault a potential scoring drive giving the ball back to the offense, who would take advantage. Stafford hit his favorite target, WR Calvin Johnson, down the right sideline for a 36-yard touchdown strike on a 4th-and-2. This gave the Lions a 13-10 lead - one they would not relinquish the rest of the way. Following a Bucs 3-and-out, Stafford, working primarily out of the shotgun, would drive the Lions again. He hit WR Nate Burleson on a 29-yard pass followed by 14 yard catches by WR Rashied David and TE Brandon Pettigrew. He concluded the drive fi nding TE Tony Scheffler on a roll to the right from 11 yards away for a score to give Detroit the 10-point edge. The Bucs would cut into the lead before halftime as Freeman led the team on a 2-minute drill to set up a 31-yard Barth field goal as time expired for intermission. Following another 3-and-out from Tampa Bay to begin the second half, Stafford and Johnson would strike again. Battling cramps due to the heat, the third-year quarterback found Johnson on a jump ball from 1-yard out for his second touchdown of the game. The play was reviewed, but replay showed Johnson was able to get two feet in bounds with full possession. The Lions would take the 27-13 lead into the fourth quarter, but Freeman would not go quietly on his home fi eld. With just under two minutes to play, the 6-foot-6 Freeman found WR Mike Williams on a toe-tip grab in the back of the end zone to trim the Detroit lead to just a seven. On the subsequent onside kick, Johnson soared into the sky to recover the ball for the Lions. Detroit was unable to get a fi rst down to run the clock out, so with just over a minute remaining, the Bucs got the ball back at their own 20-yard line. Freeman was able to get the team to the Lions 42-yard line, but time would run out and the Lions went back to Detroit 1-0 in the new season. GAME #2 LIONS 48, CHIEFS 3 FORD FIELD, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 60,040 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 3 0 0 0-3 DETROIT LIONS 7 13 7 21-48 LIONS...C. Johnson 15 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) CHIEFS...Succop 33 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Scheffler 36 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Hanson 51 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 28 yd. Field Goal LIONS...C. Johnson 1 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Best 9 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Best 1 yd. run (Hanson kick) LIONS...K. Williams 1 yd. run (Hanson kick) CHIEFS LIONS First Downs 12 23 Total Net Yards 267 411 Net Yards Rushing 151 89 Net Yards Passing 116 322 (Att/Comp/Int) 23-15-3 40-24-1 Punts-Average 5-39.6 5-41.2 Fumbles-Lost 3-3 1-0 Sacks-Yards 0-0 2-17 Penalties-Yards 8-70 4-35 Time of Possession 27:36 32:24 RUSHING CHIEFS: McCluster 8-51; Jones 12-40; Charles 2-27; McClain 4-15; Bowe 1-12; Battle 1-6 LIONS: Best 16-57 1 TD; Williams 9-25 1 TD; Harrison 4-6; Stafford 1-1 PASSING CHIEFS: Cassell 15-23, 133, 3 INT; Palko 0-1 0. LIONS: Stafford 23-39 294 4 TD 1 INT; Hill 1-1 28. RECEIVING CHIEFS: Bowe 5-101; McCluster 4-(-2); 2-12; Pope 2-9; Breaston 1-7; Urban 1-6 LIONS: Burleson 7-93; Best 6-66 1 TD; Young 5-89; C. Johnson 3-29 2 TD; Scheffler 1-36 1 TD; Pettigrew 1-7; Heller 1-2 SUMMARY The Lions opened their home schedule with a dominating performance in front of a sold out crowd at Ford Field defeating the Chiefs 48-3. Midway through the opening drive, quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an interception to Chiefs safety Jon McGraw. On the return, however, McGraw fumbled the ball and Lions TE Tony Scheffler recovered to give the Lions offense another opportunity. With the assistance of two personal foul penalties by the Chiefs defense, Stafford lead the team 56 yards on just two plays and found his favorite target, WR Calvin Johnson, for a 15-yard score. The Chiefs answered with a fi eld goal on their fi rst possession, but suffered a huge loss on the drive when RB Jamaal Charles suffered a knee injury and would not return. The fi rst quarter concluded with the score 7-3. The second quarter would see the Lions take complete control of the game, fi rst with the offense and concluding with their defense. Stafford threw his second touchdown of the game midway through the quarter when he found Scheffler running down the middle of the field for a 36-yard score. It was Scheffler s second straight game with a touchdown catch. With the crowd energized, the Lions defense picked up the pressure on Chiefs QB Matt Cassell and forced him into interceptions on consecutive drives - the fi rst by CB Chris Houston and the second by S Amari Spievey. Each interception set up a fi eld goal by K Jason Hanson - who was playing in his 297th game with the Lions, a new NFL record for most games played with one team. He also went over the 1,900 point mark in his career, only the seventh player in NFL history to do so. Up by 17 at the half, Detroit s offense did not slow down and continued to put points on the board. Stafford hit Johnson for his second touchdown of the game - and fourth in the fi rst two games - in the third quarter to push their lead to 27-3. Trailing by 24, the Chiefs had to abandon their specialty - the run game - and rely on their passing game to try and get back in the game. That gave the Lions defense more opportunities to pressure Cassell and resulted in more turnovers. Following the Johnson score, Lions DE Kyle Vanden Bosch sacked Cassell and caused a fumble that was recovered by LB Stephen Tulloch. With the short fi eld, RB Jahvid Best took a pass from Stafford from 9-yards out and dove into the end zone to push the score to 34-3. The Lions defense would force yet another turnover on the following Chiefs drive when CB Eric Wright forced a fumble by Chiefs RB Dexter McCluster which was recovered by DE Cliff Avril. Again with a short fi eld to work with, Best scored his second touchdown of the fourth quarter on a 1-yard plunge. Wright would get his hands on the ball again on the next Chiefs possession when he picked off Cassell. With the starters pulled, newest Lion RB Keiland Williams took advantage of his opportunity and concluded the scoring when he converted a 4th-and-1 from the 1-yard line for the offense s sixth touchdown and a 48-3 fi nal.
GAME SUMMARIES Media. GAME #3 LIONS 26, VIKINGS 23 OT MALL OF AMERICA FIELD, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 62,466 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final DETROIT LIONS 0 0 10 13 3 26 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 6 14 0 3-23 VIKINGS...Longwell 33 yd. Field Goal VIKINGS...Longwell 41 yd. Field Goal VIKINGS...Peterson 6 yd. run (Longwell kick) VIKINGS...Shiancoe 8 yd. pass from McNabb (Longwell kick) LIONS...Johnson 32 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Hanson 28 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Johnson 5 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Hanson 50 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 40 yd. Field Goal VIKINGS...Longwell 49 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 32 yd. Field Goal LIONS VIKINGS First Downs 19 16 Total Net Yards 358 321 Net Yards Rushing 20 132 Net Yards Passing 338 189 (Att/Comp/Int) 46-32-0 36-22-0 Punts-Average 7-46.4 6-44.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Sacks-Yards 4-22 5-40 Penalties-Yards 7-65 10-79 Time of Possession 34:09 27:50 RUSHING LIONS: Best 12-14; Harrison 2-8; Williams 2-3; Stafford 1-(-1); Morris 2-(-4). VIKINGS: Peterson 17-78 1 TD; Harvin 2-41; McNabb 2-11; Gerhart 2-2. PASSING LIONS: Stafford 32-46 378 2 TD. VIKINGS: McNabb 22-36 211 1 TD. RECEIVING LIONS: Pettigrew 11-112; Johnson 7-108 2 TD; Best 5-74; Young 4-51; Burleson 2-12; Morris 1-14; Scheffler 1-4; Harrison 1-3. VIKINGS: Jenkins 9-88; Peterson 4-19; Harvin 3-47; Rudolph 3-39; Shiancoe 1-8 1 TD; Gerhart 1-5; Aromashodu 1-5. SUMMARY The Detroit Lions traveled to the Metrodome looking for their fi rst win in Minnesota since 1997 and, early on, the Vikings were not welcoming hosts. The Vikings received the opening kickoff and were able to get off to a hot start. On the fi fth play of the drive, RB Adrian Peterson ran off right tackle for 43 yards down to the Lions 20-yard line. The Detroit defense tightened up in the red zone and held the Vikings to a 33-yard fi eld goal by K Ryan Longwell. After a three-and-out by the Lions offense, Minnesota added to its lead. Starting with good fi eld position at its own 47, Minnesota once again drove down into the red zone, but a sack by DT Ndamukong Suh stopped the drive and forced another Longwell fi eld goal. After two FGs, the Vikings fi nally found the end zone in the second quarter. On their second possession of the quarter, WR Percy Harvin took a reverse 39 yards down the left sideline that put the Vikings in scoring position. After consecutive passes from QB Donovan McNabb to TE Kyle Rudolph brought the ball inside the 10-yard line, Peterson fi nished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown run. With just over a minute to go in the half, the Lions were forced to punt the football back to Minnesota. Return man Marcus Sherels brought it back 53 yards and with an additional 15-yard face mask penalty by Detroit, the Vikings started on the Lions 13-yard line with 0:50 remaining. On third down, McNabb found TE Visanthe Shiancoe in the back of the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown and Minnesota took a 20-0 lead to the locker room. After each team punted on their fi rst possession of the second half, the QB Matthew Stafford-led Lions attack fi nally got going on their second drive. Stafford found TE Brandon Pettigrew for back-to-back receptions for 20 total yards and then took a shot deep to his favorite target, WR Calvin Johnson. The third-year QB threw a 32-yard fade pattern to Johnson, who jumped over DB Chris Cook for his fi fth TD reception of the season. Following another Vikings three-and-out, Stafford hit Pettigrew three times on the next drive, including a 27-yarder, which culminated in a 28-yard fi eld goal by K Jason Hanson. With momentum changing sidelines, the Detroit defense forced a third-straight three-and-out. On the subsequent possession, Stafford hit rookie WR Titus Young for 17 yards for a key third down conversion. On the next play, the final one the 3rd quarter, RB Jahvid Best took a screen pass from Stafford and raced down the sideline for a 60-yard gain to the Vikings 5-yard line. The Stafford-Johnson combination struck again on the fi rst play of the fourth quarter for a 5-yard touchdown reception and cut the Lions defi cit to three. Trying to re-establish control of the game, Minnesota drove the ball down to the Lions 17-yard line, where they were faced with a 4th-and-1. Head Coach Leslie Frazier decided to go for it, but the Lions stopped RB Toby Gerhart short of the marker and took over on downs. Down a fi eld goal, Stafford led the offense back down the fi eld and set up Hanson who converted on a game-tying 50-yarder. Tied with just over fi ve minutes to play, the Lions forced the Vikings into another punt. Detroit took over near midfi eld and after a pass to Pettigrew followed by a 15-yard horse collar penalty, the ball was inside the Vikings 25-yard line. Three plays later, Hanson booted a 40-yard fi eld goal to give the Lions their fi rst lead of the game. With 2:25 remaining, McNabb led a 9-play, 52-yard drive to set up Longwell for a game-tying 49-yard fi eld goal ultimately sending the game to overtime. The Lions won the toss in the extra session and elected to receive. On second down, Stafford hit Young on another 17-yard gain to move the ball close to midfi eld. Two plays later, Stafford saw single coverage on Johnson and threw it up to the big wide out. Johnson made an over-the-shoulder catch inside the Vikings 15-yard line. On the next play, Hanson kicked a game-winning 32-yard field goal. GAME #4 LIONS 34, COWBOYS 30 COWBOYS STADIUM, OCTOBER 2, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 78,122 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final DETROIT LIONS 0 3 14 17-34 DALLAS COWBOYS 7 13 10 0-30 COWBOYS...Bryant 25 yd. pass from Romo (Bailey kick) COWBOYS...Bryant 6 yd. pass from Romo (Bailey kick) COWBOYS...Bailey 41 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 33 yd. Field Goal COWBOYS...Bailey 35 yd. Field Goal COWBOYS...Witten 1 yd. pass from Romo LIONS...Carpenter 34 yd. interception return (Hanson kick) LIONS...Houston 56 yd. interception return (Hanson kick) COWBOYS...Bailey 23 yd. Field Goal LIONS...C. Johnson 23 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS...Hanson 51 yd. Field Goal LIONS...C. Johnson 2 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) LIONS COWBOYS First Downs 18 25 Total Net Yards 303 434 Net Yards Rushing 63 113 Net Yards Passing 240 331 (Att/Comp/Int) 43-21-1 47-34-3 Punts-Average 6-43.7 3-53.7 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Sacks-Yards 1-10 0-0 Penalties-Yards 10-75 7-33 Time of Possession 23:31 36:39 RUSHING LIONS: Best 11-47; Williams 4-14; Logan 1-3; Stafford 1-(-1). COWBOYS: Jones 16-57; Choice 6-39; Murray 4-12; Bryant 1-5. PASSING LIONS: Stafford 21-43 240 2 TD 1 INT. BILLS: Romo 34-47 331 3 TD 3 INT. RECEIVING LIONS: C. Johnson 8-96 2 TD; Pettigrew 6-64; Young 3-41; Best 2-23; Burleson 2-16. COWBOYS: Witten 8-94 1 TD; Robinson 7-116; Jones 5-19; Choice 4-23; 3-37 2 TD; Phillips 3-8; Bennett 2-22; Ogletree 1-13; Murray 1-(-1). SUMMARY The Dallas Cowboys hosted the Lions in a marquee matchup of Week 4 of the NFL season. Like a week prior, the Lions quickly had to play from behind as the home team jumped out in front. Following an interception of Lions QB Matthew Stafford by Cowboys S Gerald Sensabaugh, Cowboys QB Tony Romo found WR Dez Bryant on a fade pattern from 25 yards out for the game s fi rst touchdown. On the next Dallas possession, Romo took the Cowboys down to the Lions 1-yard line. Head Coach Jason Garrett decided to go for it on 4th-and-goal from the 1, but RB Felix Jones was stopped short of the goal line. Unfortunately, the Lions offense could not build on the momentum and were forced into another punt. On the subsequent drive, Romo hit Bryant again on a 6-yard touchdown pass to increase the lead to 14-0. The short touchdown reception was set up by a big play from Romo to WR Laurent Robinson of 44 yards. The Cowboys increased the lead to 17-0 midway through the second quarter on a 41-yard fi eld goal by K Dan Bailey. Down three scores, the Lions offense was fi nally able to get something going on their next possession. Stafford hit WR Calvin Johnson for 12 yards and then RB Jahvid Best for 24 to bring Detroit into the red zone. Three incompletions stalled the drive, but K Jason Hanson got the Lions on the scoreboard with a 33-yard fi eld goal. Dallas answered Detroit s three with a fi eld goal of their own to end the fi rst half with a 20-3 advantage. The Cowboys received the second half kickoff and after Hanson slipped on the kick, defensive lineman Sean Lissemore returned it 38 yards to set the Cowboys up in good fi eld position at the Detroit 48-yard line. Six plays later, Romo found TE Jason Witten from 1-yard out to take a 27-3 lead. Following another Lions punt, the Detroit defense would get them back in the game on a 34-yard interception return for a touchdown by LB Bobby Carpenter. The Lions defense got Detroit closer on the next Dallas drive when CB Chris Houston picked off Romo and took it back 56 yards for another touchdown. In a matter of moments, a 24 point lead had been trimmed to 10 and shades of Detroit s Week 3 comeback at Minnesota were starting to creep into Cowboys Stadium. Dallas would regain a three possession lead on the next drive with another Bailey fi eld goal, this one from 23 yards. The 4th quarter started with the Lions down 30-17, but got tighter on just the third play when Stafford connected on a 23-yard jump ball which WR Calvin Johnson caught in the midst of three Cowboys defenders. A Hanson 51-yard fi eld goal with 4:27 remaining cut the Cowboys lead to 30-27 and put the pressure on the Lions defense to regain possession for the offense. On the fi rst play of the Dallas drive, LB Stephen Tulloch dropped into coverage and picked off a Romo pass intended for Witten. The Lions started on the Dallas 40-yard line and six plays later, they had a 3rd-and-goal from the 3-yard line. Stafford tried to hit TE Brandon Pettigrew, but Dallas CB Frank Walker was called for defensive holding giving the Lions an automatic fi rst down. On the next play, Stafford connected with Johnson to give the Lions the lead. Down four, the Cowboys had one last drive for the win, but a DE Willie Young sack all but ended it for Dallas. On 4th-and-20, Romo hit Jones out of the backfi eld who was tackled short of the fi rst down marker and the Lions improved to 4-0 on the season. It marked their fi rst 4-0 start since 1980.
GAME SUMMARIES Media. GAME #5 LIONS 24, BEARS 13 FORD FIELD, OCTOBER 10, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 67,861 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final CHICAGO BEARS 0 10 0 3-13 DETROIT LIONS 0 7 14 3-24 LIONS...C. Johnson 73 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) BEARS...Gould 44 yd. Field Goal BEARS...Davis 9 yd. pass from Cutler (Gould kick) LIONS...Pettigrew 18 yd. pass from Cutler (Gould kick) LIONS...Best 88 yd. run BEARS...Gould 49 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 31 yd. Field Goal BEARS LIONS First Downs 23 16 Total Net Yards 359 395 Net Yards Rushing 122 181 Net Yards Passing 237 214 (Att/Comp/Int) 38-28-0 26-19-1 Punts-Average 5-44.2 5-32.4 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Sacks-Yards 1-5 3-12 Penalties-Yards 14-104 12-94 Time of Possession 39:03 20:57 RUSHING BEARS: Forte 22-116; Cutler 2-3; Barber 1-3. LIONS: Best 12-163 1 TD; Williams 4-7; Logan 1-6; Burleson 2-4; Stafford 1-1. PASSING BEARS: Cutler 28-38, 249 1 TD. LIONS: Stafford 19-26, 219 2 TD 1 INT. RECEIVING BEARS: Sanzenbacher 6-64; Hester 5-32; Hurd 4-50; Forte 4-35; Davis 3-25 1 TD; Knox 2-17; Williams 1-11; Spaeth 1-8; Barber 1-7; Clutts 1-0. LIONS: C. Johnson 5-130 1 TD; Pettigrew 4-39 1 TD; Best 4-9; Young 2-14; Scheffler 1-12; Morris 1-8; Burleson 1-6; Heller 1-1. SUMMARY Hosting its fi rst Monday Night Football game in a decade, the Detroit Lions welcomed division rival Chicago to Ford Field. After back-to-back comeback victories, the Lions aimed to get off to a better start in front of its rowdy home crowd. The fi rst quarter supplied no scoring, but plenty of penalties mostly from the Bears offensive line. The Ford Field crowd was relentless and caused numerous false start penalties to put the Bears offense in difficult down and distances. With all the mistakes, however, the Lions offense did not take advantage and the fi rst quarter ended scoreless. That changed early in the second quarter when QB Matthew Stafford found his favorite target, WR Calvin Johnson, in stride behind the Bears defense and he wrestled past S Brandon Meriweather for a 73-yard touchdown. It was Johnson s 9th touchdown reception in the first five games of the season. In spite of a deafening crowd, Chicago answered with a scoring drive of its own. QB Jay Cutler led the team on a 10-play, 57-yard drive that resulted in a 44-yard fi eld goal by K Robbie Gould. After forcing the Lions to punt on their next possession, the Bears would again sustain a long scoring drive this time resulting in seven. A 19-yard run by RB Matt Forte started the possession, a 26-yard grab by WR Devin Hester moved the ball into Lions territory, and a 7-yard touchdown pass from Cutler to TE Kellen Davis fi nished the 88-yard drive to give the Bears the lead. Stafford tried to lead the Lions down the fi eld in a 2-minute drill in an attempt to tie the game before halftime, but he was picked off by Bears CB D.J. Moore. The three point Chicago halftime lead did not last long into the second half. The Lions forced the Bears offense into a 3-and-out and on the subsequent Detroit possession, Stafford hit four different receivers on his way to completing the drive with an 18-yard touchdown strike to TE Brandon Pettigrew to once again give Detroit the lead. It didn t take Detroit long to push its lead to double-fi gures when on its next possession, RB Jahvid Best took a handoff out of the shotgun, burst up the middle and outran the Bears defense for an 88-yard touchdown. It was the 2nd longest run in Lions history. Midway through the fourth quarter, the Bears got back within one score on a second Gould fi eld goal, this one from 49 yards away. Up by 8, the Lions were in position to control the clock by running the ball. On the fi rst play, Best again found an opening on the left side and raced down the left sideline for 43 yards. Add on a 15-yard horse collar tackle penalty and the ball was already on the Bears 22-yard line. Another 15 yard gain from Best set the Lions up with 1st-and-goal from the 6-yard line. Three plays later, K Jason Hanson kicked a 31-yard fi eld goal to push the lead back to 11. The Bears were unable to cut back into the lead and the Lions improved to 5-0 for the fi rst time since 1956. GAME #6 49ERS 25, LIONS 19 FORD FIELD, OCTOBER 16, 2011 ATTENDANCE: 62,061 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT Final SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 0 12 3 10-25 DETROIT LIONS 10 0 3 6-19 LIONS...Hanson 25 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Pettigrew 16 yd. pass from Stafford (Hanson kick) 49ERS...Gore 1 yd. run (Akers kick) 49ERS...Stafford sacked in end zone by Ald. Smith for a Safety 49ERS...Akers 55 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Hanson 24 yd. Field Goal 49ERS...Akers 31 yd. Field Goal LIONS...Burleson 5 yd. pass from Stafford (pass failed) 49ERS...Walker 6 yd. pass from Smith (Akers kick) 49ERS...Akers 37 yd. Field Goal 49ERS LIONS First Downs 14 21 Total Net Yards 314 310 Net Yards Rushing 203 66 Net Yards Passing 111 244 (Att/Comp/Int) 32-17-1 50-28-0 Punts-Average 9-47.8 8-43.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Sacks-Yards 5-49 2-14 Penalties-Yards 15-120 6-54 Time of Possession 29:39 30:21 RUSHING 49ERS: Gore 15-141 1 TD; Hunter 8-33; Ginn 2-21; Smith 2-5; Miller 1-3; Dixon 1-0. LIONS: Best 12-37; Morris 5-20; Stafford 1-9. PASSING 49ERS: Smith 17-32, 125, 1 TD, 1 INT LIONS: Stafford 28-50, 293, 2 TD. RECEIVING 49ERS: Crabtree 9-77; Ginn 2-24; Walker 2-11 1 TD; Davis 2-8; Gore 2-5. LIONS: Pettigrew 8-42 1 TD; Johnson 7-113; Best 6-73; Burleson 4-34 1 TD; Young 1-14; Heller 1-9; Morris 1-8. SUMMARY Two of the hottest teams in the NFL got together in Week 6 as the 4-1 San Francisco 49ers traveled to Ford Field to take on the 5-0 Detroit Lions. On the 49ers fi rst offensive play, Lions DE Kyle Vanden Bosch got around the edge, sacked QB Alex Smith, caused a fumble that he recovered himself. That put the Lions offense in scoring position at the SF 32-yard line. With the help of a roughing the passer penalty, the Lions moved the ball inside the 5-yard line, but the 49ers tough red zone defense once again proved why they are one of the League s best and held the Lions to a K Jason Hanson 25-yard fi eld goal. After the teams traded possessions, Detroit added to its lead later in the fi rst quarter. QB Matthew Stafford led a 7-play, 69-yard drive that resulted in a 16-yard touchdown strike to TE Brandon Pettigrew. After getting the ball to midfi eld following a couple passes from 49ers QB Alex Smith to WR Michael Crabtree, RB Frank Gore took a fi rst down carry up the middle for a 47 yard gain down to the Lions 1-yard line. Two plays later (and the fi rst play of the second quarter), Gore powered it in for the 49ers fi rst points of the game and quieted the raucous Ford Field crowd. San Francisco got closer midway through the second quarter when Stafford was sacked in the end zone by rookie Aldon Smith for a safety. Later in the second quarter, Hanson missed a 52-yard fi eld goal attempt 9 his fi rst in 23 attempts. With fi eld position at thier 42-yard line, San Francisco put themselves in position for a last-second 55-yard fi eld goal from K David Akers to take a 12-10 advantage into the locker room. It did not take long for the Lions to regain the lead as they took their fi rst possession of the half 54 yards (all by RB Jahvid Best, either rushing or receiving) to set up Hanson s second fi eld goal of the game, this one from 24 yards away. The 49ers answered immediately with another Akers fi eld goal to recapture the lead in the back-and-forth affair. The third quarter ended with San Francisco up by a 15-13 score, but the Lions had possession of the football following an interception of Smith by Lions S Amari Spievey. Five plays into the fourth, Stafford hit WR Nate Burleson on a 5-yard TD reception to give Detroit the lead. The catch was initially ruled incomplete, but it was overturned after review confi rmed that Burleson had two feet inbounds and he maintained possession throughout the process of the catch. Detroit held on to its 4-point lead until 1:56 to play when Smith found TE Delaine Walker on a 6-yard touchdown reception on a fourth-down-and-goal play. With 1:51 remaining, Stafford tried to lead the Lions down the fi eld for a game-tying fi eld goal, but three straight incompletions after a 5-yard gain on fi rst down turned it back over to San Francisco. However, the Lions had all three of their timeouts left, so after the 49ers ran Gore three times for just six yards, Akers kicked his third fi eld goal to put San Francisco up by six with 1:06 to play. Stafford and the Lions offense had one last chance, but had no timeouts left and 80 yards to go. On fi rst down, DE Justin Smith and DT Ray McDonald combined to sack Stafford and in all aspects ended the game. A couple underneath catches moved the ball up closer to midfi eld, but time ran out and the 49ers escaped with 25-19 victory.
Cliff Avril Defensive End Purdue 4th Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 260 Born: 4/8/86 Green Cove Springs, Fla. Draft: 08, R3c (92)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Having not started playing football until the 11 th grade, Avril looked up to RB Barry Sanders and RB Emmitt Smith. When he started playing football, he d pay attention to LB DeMarcus Ware and guys that played in the 3-4 scheme. ¾ Avril loves watching television shows Martin and the Fresh Prince. ¾ Avril enjoys playing basketball, but has slowed down a little now that he dedicates much of his time to football. He also likes to sit at home and play video games. ¾ During the offseason Avril likes to go home and chill out with his family since he doesn t see them much for half of the year. ¾ After football, Avril would like to own a couple of businesses. He wouldn t mind owning a few clothing stores, or a few stores in the mall back at home. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (92 nd overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Now in his fourth Nfl season, Avril has proven effective as a pass rusher and has a knack for forcing fumbles while taking down opponent s quarterbacks. ¾ Has played 47 career games (34 starts) and amassed 106 tackles (74 solo), 21 sacks (140.5 yards), 10 pass defenses, 9 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ In 2010, registered career single-season high 8.5 sacks, despite missing three games due to injury. ¾ It didn t take long for Avril to prove himself as a pro during his rookie season as he quickly emerged as a regular contributor in the defensive end rotation. Among all rookie pass rushers in 2008, he finished tied for first with 5.0 sacks and was first with four forced fumbles. ¾ Avril ended his first season with 22 tackles, having played 15 games, including the final four as a starter. 2011: Team s starting left end. On the season, he has 13 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 2 pass defenses, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery. ¾ Part of a defensive unit that helped the Lions to a 27-20 opening day win at Tampa Bay (9/11). Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneers field goal. ¾ In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. ¾ The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. Tampa s leading rusher was QB Josh Freeman, who finished with 26 yards. ¾ Recorded his third-career fumble recovery in home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). The recovery came in the fourth quarter on first-and-10 at the Chiefs 26-yard line and set the stage for a Lions 1-yard touchdown run by RB Jahvid Best on the ensuing drive. Team registered 6 takeaways in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Recorded his 20th career sack for a loss of 8 yards, and his eighth career forced fumble in the Lions 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25). ¾ After a slow first half, allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. ¾ Helped the defense harass the Bears in the team s 24-13 win on Monday Night Football as he collected 4 tackles (2 solo). He had a critical pass defense that thwarted a first half Bears drive. 2010: Registered career single-season high 8.5 sacks, despite missing three games due to injury, on the year to go along with 31 (22 solo) tackles and three pass defenses. ¾ His 8.5 sacks were the most by a Lions defensive end since DE James Hall registered 11.5 in 2004. Avril moved to defensive end in his final two seasons for the Boilermakers and registered 30 of his 35.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 12.5 of his 13 sacks from the left end position. In 40 games at Purdue, he started in 35 contests, with 12 starts coming at strong-side linebacker and the other 23 at left defensive end. He was 12 th in school history with 13 sacks for minus-79 yards and finished 11 th in Purdue annals with 35.5 stops for losses of 137 yards. ¾ Named All-Big Ten Conference by the NFL Draft Report and secondteam by the league s media in 2007 after starting all 13 games at left defensive end, where he led the team and tied for tenth in the conference with 6.5 sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown ¾ Started the first four games at strong-side linebacker in 2006 before shifting to left defensive end for the final 10 games. ¾ Played in 10 games as a sophomore in 2005 before a midseason back fracture forced him to sit out for the rest of the year and limited him in drills the following spring. ¾ Saw considerable action as a true freshman in 2004 while appearing in 12 games, starting four contests at strong-side linebacker. Attended Clay High School (Fla.) where he earned second-team All-State honors as a defensive end as a senior and was rated the 37 th best outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com ¾ Named to the Florida Times-Union Super 24 team and twice earned All-Conference accolades. ¾ As a senior led the team to an 11-2 record and registered 80 tackles, 9.0 sacks, 11 stops behind the line of scrimmage and four passes defensed. ¾ Named to Class 3A All-State team by the Florida Sports Writers Association in his senior year. ¾ Lettered in basketball, track and field and weight lifting. ¾ Retail management major. ¾ Enjoys playing basketball. AVRIL S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...7 at GB 10/18/09 Sacks:...3 vs. Chi 12/5/10 Pass Defenses:...2 vs. StL 11/1/09 Fumbles Forced:...1 (8 times) Last at Min 9/25/11 Fumbles Recovered:... 1 (3 times) Last vs. KC 9/18/11 Fumble Return Yards:...10 vs. Ten 11/27/08 Special Teams Tackles:... 1 (twice) Last vs. StL 11/1/09 AVRIL S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2008 Det 15 4 22 17 5 5 30 0 0 0 0 4 1 10 0 1 2009 Det 13 11 40 26 14 5.5 37.5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 2010 Det 13 13 31 22 9 8.5 61 0 0 0 5 1 1 10 0 1 2011 Det 6 6 13 9 4 2 12 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 Totals 47 34 106 74 32 21 140.5 0 0 0 10 9 3 20 0 3 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 2 2 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 4 2 2 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 13 9 4 2 12 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0
Jeff Backus Tackle Michigan 11th Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 305 Born: 9/21/77 Norcross, Ga. Draft: 01, R1 (18)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Named Lions 2009 Ed Block Courage award winner. ¾ Backus is only the second player out of the University of Michigan to be taken in the first round by the Lions, and the first since Detroit selected Bob Westfall in 1942 with its first pick. ¾ Although he spent most of his childhood in suburban Atlanta, Backus was born in Midland, Mich. ¾ Donated Lions tickets for each home game to C.S. Mott s Children s Hospital through the Lions CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. ¾ Took part in a special wall-raising ceremony to begin the building of the first Habitat for Humanity home sponsored by the Lions. ¾ Works with Mott Children s Hospital on numerous fundraisers throughout the season. ¾ Re-signed with the Detroit Lions July 14, 2006 to a long-term contract extension (six-year deal). ¾ Designated by the Detroit Lions as the team s Franchise Player February 23, 2006 and signed one-year tender May 15, 2006. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (18th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. Backus has been the Lions mainstay at left tackle since being drafted in the first round (18th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft, and has never missed a game or start (166 consecutive starts) in his career. He has more consecutive starts than any Lions offensive lineman in team history. ¾ He has the longest streak among active interior (offense and defense) linemen in the League, the most among offensive players and his streak is the third longest in the NFL among active players. ¾ His 166 consecutive starts rank second all-time in team history behind Hall of Fame CB Dick LeBeau (171). ¾ He is the only player drafted in 2001 who has started every game as a pro. ¾ According to the Elias Sports Bureau, with a start vs. Minnesota in the 2010 season finale, Backus became the 10th offensive lineman since 1970 to start 160 consecutive games. ¾ Among offensive linemen who started their career since 1970, Backus is the first to begin their career starting their first 160 games. Backus is now eighth among offensive linemen in consecutive starts since 1970. 2011: Team s starting left tackle. Has started in 166 consecutive games, currently the most consecutive starts by any lineman (offense or defense) in the Nfl. Offensive line unit has not allowed a sack in three of the team s six games this season, and 11.0 sacks overall (ninth-best in NFL). ¾ The Lions season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) marked the first time since 1981-82 that the Lions have started the same offensive line (same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening day. Backus, LG Rob Sims, C Dominic Raiola, RG Stephen Peterman and RT Gosder Cherilus was the team s regular starting offensive line last year for the Lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start in consecutive years was LT Karl Baldischeiler, LG Homer Elias, C Amos Fowler, RG Russ Bolinger and RT Keith Dorne. That group started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92). ¾ In the opening-day win at Tampa Bay, the offensive line yielded no sacks and helped the Lions gain 126 yards on the ground. ¾ In the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18), was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Against the Chiefs, moved past G Steve Wisniewski for sole possession of ninth place on the list of most consecutive starts by an offensive linemen since 1970. ¾ Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack in the team s 34-30 come-from-behind (24-point deficit) win at Dallas (10/2). ¾ Offensive line open holes in the second half during the team s 24-13 win over the Chicago Bears as RB Jahvid Best ran for an 88-yard touchdown (second longest in team history) an another 43-yarder that helped seal the win. The team chewed up 181 yards on 20 carries (9.1 avg) against the Bears. The Team also allowed just one sack on 27 pass plays. ¾ In the Lions win vs. Chicago, Backus tied Hall of Fame G Gene Upshaw for the eighth-most consecutive games started by an offensive lineman since 1970 (Upshaw actually started 207-staright games dating back to 1967). ¾ With his 166th start vs. San Francisco (10/16), Backus passed Upshaw for eighth-most consecutive starts by an offensive lineman since 1970. Upshaw started 207-straight games dating back to 1967. 2010: The team s starting left tackle. Anchored left side of Lions offensive line that ranked fifth in NFL in sacks-per-pass-play (4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays. ¾ Started his 160th consecutive game in the Lions 20-13 win over Minnesota in the season finale. Starter for the Wolverines at left tackle from 1997-2000. Finished his career with 49 consecutive starts, one shy of the school record of 50 by current Detroit Lions right tackle, Jon Jansen (1995-98). ¾ Teamed with Seattle Seahawks 2001 first-round pick, guard Steve Hutchinson, to man the left side of Michigan s offensive line in every campaign since their freshman year. ¾ Earned All-Big Ten honors four straight years and was an All-American second-team selection by College Football News and ABC Sports. Honorable mention from CNN/Sports Illustrated. Consensus All-Big Ten first-team pick as a senior. ¾ Co-recipient of the Hugh H. Rader Award for his junior and senior years, given to the team s top offensive lineman. ¾ In 1999, he was an All-Big Ten first-team selection by the media, and earned University of Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement honors after starting every game at left tackle. ¾ Started at left tackle during Michigan s Mar. to 1997 Rose Bowl and had a hand in Wolverines winning A.P. National Championship. ¾ Earned general studies degree in Dec. 2000. Selected to the first-team All-USA squad by USA Today at Norcross (Ga.) High. Was picked to Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 and Super Seven of the Macon Touchdown Club and Chosen as the Gwinnett Touchdown Club Lineman of the Year. ¾ Selected to play in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game following his senior season. ¾ Named All-American by Scholastic Coach, Schutt Sports, Reebok, Prep Football Report, Super Prep and was a member of Blue Chip Illustrated s Dream Team. ¾ Started four years of high school baseball, playing first base and pitcher. ¾ His mother, uncle and grandfather all graduated from Michigan. ¾ Born Jeffrey Carl Backus on Sept. 21, 1977 in Midland, Mich. BACKUS GAMES/STARTS Year Tm G S 2001 Det 16 16 2002 Det 16 16 2003 Det 16 16 2004 Det 16 16 2005 Det 16 16 2006 Det 16 16 2007 Det 16 16 2008 Det 16 16 2009 Det 16 16 2010 Det 16 16 2011 Det 6 6 Totals 166 166
Aaron Berry Cornerback Pittsburgh 2nd Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 180 Born: 6/25/88 Harrisburg, Pa. Draft: 10, FA-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Growing up, his favorite NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys. ¾ Favorite movie is life. ¾ In his spare time, he likes to play video games and watch TV. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent April 30, 2010. Pro Spent all of the 2010 season, with the exception of the season opener at Chicago (9/12), on the Reserve/Injured list. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with Detroit April 30, 2010, Berry impressed Lions coaches through training camp and the preseason earning a spot on the 53-man roster. 2011: Back-up cornerback and contributor on special teams. Has 4 tackles and 1 pass defense on the year. ¾ Saw significant action in the team s opening day win at Tampa Bay in nickel situations and set career high with 4 tackles. ¾ Tied career-high with 4 tackles (2 solo) vs. Kansas City (9/18). ¾ Inactive at Dallas (10/2) with a groin injury. ¾ Had a key pass defensed vs. San Francisco (10/16) in the third quarter when he defended a QB Alex Smith pass intended for WR Michael Crabtree on second-and-9 at the Detroit 13-yard line. The 49ers ended up settling for a 31-yard field goal on the drive. 2010: With a start in the regular season opener at Chicago, Berry along with rookies DT Ndamukong Suh and RB Jahvid Best, the Lions started a total of seven rookies on opening day over two seasons (2009-10). Seven rookie starters are the most by the Lions in back-to-back seasons since 1973, when rookie starters were first tracked. ¾ In first career game and start at Chicago (9/12) returned an interception for 23 yards in the first quarter to set up a RB Jahvid Best 7-yard score on the ensuing drive. Suffered an injury early in the second quarter and did not return to the game. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured Sept. 14, 2010. Berry spent his four-year collegiate career at Pittsburgh where he played in 48 games with 33 starts, tallying 93 tackles, 27 pass defenses, 2.0 sacks and 6 interceptions. ¾ Finished career as a two-time All-Big East cornerback, including firstteam honors as a senior. ¾ Compiled 31 tackles, 10 pass defenses and an interception in 2009 despite missing two games due to a shoulder injury. Led Big East (tied) in pass defenses per game (1.0 average). ¾ In 2008, All-Big East (second team). Compiled 41 tackles, a sack, 3 interceptions (ranked second on team) and a team high 10 pass defenses. ¾ Also recorded 76 yards on 14 punt returns (5.4 avg). ¾ Played in all 12 games in 2007, starting the final nine contests. Had 19 tackles and a team-high two interceptions. Also tied for second on the team with 5 pass defenses. ¾ Pitt s top punt returner and averaged 8.6 yards on 24 returns (206 total yards). His 8.6 yards/punt return average ranked third in the Big East. ¾ Lettered as a true freshman ion 2006, serving on special teams and as a reserve cornerback. Played in all 12 games and recorded 2 tackles and 2 pass defenses at UCF. Standout defensive back and receiver at Bishop McDevitt who ranked among Pennsylvania s most heralded players. Named to the Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team (first team). ¾ Averaged over 19 yards per catch as a senior with 67 receptions for 1,278 yards and 21 touchdowns. Had eight interceptions at cornerback, returning 3 for touchdowns. ¾ Averaged 13.3 yards per punt return (25 attempts for 333 yards) and 21.3 per kick return (three for 64). ¾ Led team to a 13-1 record, the District 3/6 Class AAAA championship and the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs. ¾ Despite missing five games his junior year due to a shoulder injury, averaged 24.1 yards per catch with 32 receptions for 771 yards and 7 touchdowns. Also had 4 interceptions. Led the team to a 10-3 mark and the district title. ¾ PrepStar All-American. ¾ Played under Coach Jeff Weachter and earned three letters in football and also played basketball and ran track. ¾ The son of Aaron Berry Sr., and Mary Ann McKinney. Has two sisters and one brother. Born Aaron Douglas Berry Jr., June 25, 1988. BERRY S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 4 (third) Last vs. Chi 10/10/11 Interceptions:...1 at Chi 9/12/10 Pass Defenses... 1 (3 times) Last vs. Chi 10/10/11 BERRY S Career STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2010 Det 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 5 0 13 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 6 1 16 14 2 0 0 1 23 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/9 CHI 1 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 0 13 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Player Profiles Media. Jahvid Best Running Back California 2nd Year Ht: 5-10 Wt: 199 Born: 1/30/89 Richmond, Calif. Draft: 10, R1 (30)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow him on Twitter at @J4hvidbest. ¾ Favorite running back is former Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Priest Holmes. ¾ Favorite television show is Family Guy. ¾ Enjoys golfing and fishing. ¾ Wants to coach and/or train youth athletes after playing days are over. ¾ Loves steak. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (30th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Pro Selected in the first round (30th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Best brings speed and elusiveness to the Lions backfield. ¾ As a rookie in 2010, played in 15 games (11 starts), garnered 555 rushing yards on 171 attempts and scored 4 touchdowns. He also was a weapon out of the backfield as he set a Lions rookie record with 58 receptions that went for 487 yards along with two long touchdowns (75 and 53). 2011: Team s starting running back. Has tallied 677 total yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games. Has 84 carries for 390 yards and 2 TDs on the ground and 27 receptions for 287 yards and 1 TD as a receiver. ¾ Part of an offense that gained 324 total net yards in the first half of the game and took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. The last time they gained over 300 yards in the first half of a game was vs. Minnesota (11/16/97, 339 yards). It is also the first time since that game that the team has gained over 300 yards of total offense in the first half. ¾ Recorded 2 touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 receiving) in home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). Finished with 16 carries for 57 yards, 6 receptions for 66 yards and 2 scores. ¾ Caught 5 passes for 74 yards in the Lions 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25). Included in his receiving tally was a 60-yard screen pass that ended the third quarter. On the next play, and the first play of the fourth quarter, QB Matthew Stafford hit WR Calvin Johnson in the endzone to bring the Lions within 3 points, 20-17. Best s 60-yard reception now gives him 3 career receptions over 50 yards. As a rookie, he recorded receiving touchdowns of 75 and 53 yards. ¾ Team s leading rusher at Dallas (10/2) with 11 carries for 47 yards (4.3 avg.). Also had 2 catches for 23 yards. ¾ In the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10), Best gave the Lions a 21-10 lead in the third quarter by running off an 88-yard touchdown run. It was the second-longest run in team history and longest since RB Bob Hoernschmeyer ran a 96-yard touchdown vs. the New York Yanks November 23, 1950. ¾ He finished the game with 12 carries for 163 yards (13.6 avg) and 1 touchdown. It was a career high and his first career 100-yard rushing game. Best s 163 yards vs. Chicago is the most by a Lions back since RB Kevin Jones registered 196 yards vs. Arizona December 5, 2004. ¾ In addition to his 88-yard touchdown run, he set up the Lions final score of the game (Hanson 31-yard FG) by starting off a fourth quarter drive with a 43-yard run. ¾ Best became just the second player in Lions history to register an 80+yard run (88-yard TD run vs. Chi 10/10/11) and a 75+-yard reception (75-yard TD vs. Phi 9/19/10). He joins RB Billy Sims (81-yard run at SD 9/30/84; 87-yard TD reception at GB 9/14/80; 81-yard TD reception vs. Dal 11/15/81) as the only players in team history to accomplish this feat. ¾ Best teamed up with WR Calvin Johnson to put together a pair of big plays vs. the Bears, including an 88-yard touchdown run and a 73-yard touchdown reception. It marks only the second time in team history that the Lions have registered a 70+-yard reception and an 80+-yard run in the same game. The previous time was WR Herman Moore (79-yard reception) and RB Barry Sanders (82-yard TD and 80-yard TD) at Tampa Bay December 12, 1997. It s the first time in team history that the Lions have scored on both a 70-yard pass play and an 80-yard rushing play. Moore s 79-yard reception did not result in a touchdown. ¾ Registered 110 all-purpose yards (37 rushing, 73 receiving) vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Best proved his versatility during his rookie campaign despite battling injuries as he led all rookies with 1,042 total yards from scrimmage (555 rushing, 487 receiving) and scored 6 touchdowns (4 rushing, 2 receiving). ¾ Set a new Lions rookie receiving record with 58 receptions. ¾ Best was the first rookie in the league to score 5 touchdowns in his first two career games since Lions RB Billy Sims (4 rushing, 1 receiving). Best started 18-of-31 games at California, carrying the ball 364 times for 2,668 yards (7.33 yards per carry) and 29 touchdowns. Also caught 62 passes for 533 yards (8.60 yards per catch) and six scores. As a return specialist, Best had 32 kickoff returns for 844 yards (26.38 avg). Gained 4,045 all-purpose yards, an average of 130.48 yards per game. His 1,580 yards on the ground in 2008 rank second on Cal s season-record chart. ¾ His 311 rushing yards vs. Washington in 2008 set a new school record, topping the previous mark of 283 yards by Jerry Drew vs. Oregon State in 1954. His 311 yards also rank fourth in Pac-10 Conference history. ¾ Best s 29 TD runs tied for third on the school s career-record list. ¾ 13 100-yard rushing performances. Average of 8.14 yards per rushing attempt shattered the old school season-record. Best s 4,045 allpurpose yards ranks fifth in school history. ¾ His 2,247 all purpose yards in 2008 set a new school record. His career average of 26.38 yards per kickoff return topped the previous Cal alltime record of 25.3 yards per return by Isaac Curtis (1970-71). ¾ In 2009, All-Pac-10 Conference second-team selection by the league s coaches and The NFL Draft Report. Co-recipient of team s Bear Backers Offensive MVP Award. Started 8-of-9 games before being injured, carrying 141 times for 867 yards (6.15 ypc) and 12 TDs. His 12 scoring runs tied Jim Monachino (1949) for eighth on the school s season-record list. Had 22 carries for at least 10 yards (15.60%), including 12 for 20 yards or longer (8.51. Caught 22 passes for 213 yards (9.68 ypc) and four touchdowns, adding 18 yards on one kickoff return. Had eight receptions of at least 10 yards, including three that went for 20 or more yards. Attended Salesian High School (Richmond, Calif.). Earned Super Prep and Parade All-American honors as a senior. The consensus Bay Area Offensive Player of the Year rushed for 3,325 yards and 48 touchdowns as senior, setting Bay Area prep season-records. Was a Best in the West first-team choice by the Long Beach Press-Telegram, adding first-team All-State honors from CalHiSports.com that year. ¾ As a junior, Best ran for 1,444 yards and added 271 yards in receptions with 20 total touchdowns, including 10 carries for 50 yards or longer. ¾ The tailback also excelled in track, winning a gold medal in the 200 meters at the 2005 USTAF Junior Olympics. ¾ In 2007, he won California State Championship in 100 meter dash with blazing time of 10.31. Finished second in 200 meters with time of 20.65. ¾ Son of Lisa and David Best. Full name is Jahvid Andre Best. His name is a combination of Jah and the last syllable of his father s name, David. ¾ Born Jan. 30, 1989 and resides in Vallejo, California. BEST S single-game Statistics Rushing Attempts:... 21 at TB 9/11/11 Rushing Yards:...163 vs. Chi 10/10/11 Rushing Touchdowns:... 2 (twice) Last vs. Phi 9/19/10 Receptions:...9 vs. Phi 9/19/10 Receiving Yards:...154 vs. Phi 9/19/10 Receiving Touchdowns...1 (three times) Last vs. KC 9/18/11 Total Yards:...232 vs. Phi 9/19/10 Total Touchdowns:...3 vs. Phi 9/19/10 BEST S CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2010 Det 15 11 171 555 3.2 45 4 58 487 8.4 75t 2 1042 2011 Det 6 6 84 390 4.6 88 2 27 287 10.6 14 1 677 Totals 21 17 255 945 3.7 133 6 85 774 9.1 75t 3 1719 2011 RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TotY 9/11 at TB 1 1 21 72 3.4 9 0 4 42 10.5 14 0 114 9/18 KC 1 1 16 57 3.6 12 1 6 66 11.0 35 1 123 9/25 at Min 1 1 12 14 1.2 5 0 5 74 14.8 60 0 88 10/2 at Dal 1 1 11 47 4.3 19 0 2 23 11.5 24 0 70 10/9 CHI 1 1 12 163 13.6 88 1 4 9 2.3 3 0 172 10/16 SF 1 1 12 37 3.1 13 0 6 73 12.2 32 0 110 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 84 390 3.6 88 2 27 287 10.6 14 1 677
Nate Burleson Wide Receiver Nevada 9th Year Ht: 6-0 Wt: 198 Born: 8/19/81 Seattle, Wash. Draft: 03, R3 (71)-Min Acquired: 10, UFA-Sea Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Big cartoon fan and still watches when he gets a chance and favorites include: Looney Toons, Smurfs, Chip and Dale, and Dark Wing Duck. ¾ Has a tremendous shoe collection consisting of over 500 shoes. He has many collector shoes, dress shoes, and one-time release shoes. Loves opening up a fresh new box of shoes and smelling them and claims that the new shoe smell is better than new car smell. ¾ After his playing career, Burleson would like to be a football commentator for TV or radio. He has already been offered jobs as a commentator on the radio. His focus in college was speech communication, so one of his passions is to get in front of people and speak. ¾ Part of an athletically gifted family, started by father, Alvin, who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL from 1976-81; Brother, Kevin, played for the NBA s Charlotte Bobcats. ¾ Signed five-year contract with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent Mar. 6, 2010. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list by the Seahawks Sept. 9, 2008 ¾ Signed by the Seattle Seahawks as restricted free agent Mar. 31, 2006. ¾ Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round (71st overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. Ninth-year veteran wide receiver who stretches the field and gains valuable yards after the catch. Spent the first three years of his career (2003-05) with the Minnesota Vikings and then the next four years with the Seattle Seahawks (2006-09). ¾ Had breakout season for Minnesota in his second season (2004), leading the team in receiving yards with 1,006. ¾ Led Seattle in touchdowns in 2007 with seven receiving touchdowns and two return touchdowns. ¾ Has garnered eight career 100-yard receiving games, including one this season with the Lions. 2011: Team s starting wide receiver. 22 receptions for 219 yards (10.0 avg.) and 1 TD this season. ¾ Part of an offense that gained 324 total net yards in the first half of the game and took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. The last time they gained over 300 yards in the first half of a game was vs. Minnesota (11/16/97, 339 yards). It is also the first time since that game that the team has gained over 300 yards of total offense in the first half. ¾ Led the team in receptions (7) and yards (93) vs. Kansas City (9/18). ¾ Caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from QB Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter vs. San Francisco (10/16). The touchdown reception gave the Lions a 19-15 lead. 2010: Played and started in 14 games and recorded 55 catches for 625 yards (11.4 avg) and 6 touchdowns. His 6 touchdowns were the most since he registered 9 in 2007. Recorded 248 catches for 3,293 yards and 22 touchdowns during his three years at Nevada. ¾ Finished second in NCAA history for receptions in a single season with 138 in 2002. Finalist for Biletnikoff Award (nation s top wide receiver). ¾ Led nation in receptions per game and receiving yards as a senior (2002) and was named first-team All-America by AFCA, All-WAC and team MVP. Was also a second-team All-America by The Sporting News and CNN/SI. ¾ Finished career first in conference and school history in single-game receptions (19) and single-season receptions (138). Earned eight letters in football, basketball and track at O Dea High School in Seattle. ¾ Named Seattle Athlete of the Year as a senior in 1999. ¾ Born in Calgary during his father s playing days. ¾ Married to wife Atoya. Couple has two sons, Nathaniel II and Nehemiah. Burleson S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...11 at GB 11/14/04 Receiving Yards:... 141 at GB 11/14/04 Long Reception:... 68 vs. GB 12/24/04 Receiving Touchdowns... 2 (3 times) Last vs. Jax 10/11/09 Rushing:...2 vs. GB 12/24/04 Rushing Yards:...25 at TB 12/19/10 Long Rush:...23 at TB 12/19/10 Punt Returns:... 7 vs. SF 12/6/09 Punt Return Yards:...96 at Ind 11/8/04 Long Punt Return:...94t at Cle 11/4/07 Punt Return Touchdowns:...1 (3 times) Last at Cle 11/4/07 Kickoff Returns:...6 at Arz 12/10/06 Kickoff Return Yards:... 159 at Arz 12/10/06 Long Kickoff Return:...91t vs. StL 10/21/07 Kickoff Return Touchdowns:... 1 vs. StL 10/21/07 Burleson S CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2003 Min 16 9 29 455 15.7 52 2 0 0 0.0-0 2004 Min 16 15 68 1006 14.8 68t 9 6 49 8.2 11 0 2005 Min 12 9 30 328 10.9 20 1 2-6 -3.0 2 0 2006 Sea 16 7 18 192 10.7 36 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2007 Sea 16 12 50 694 13.9 45t 9 2 4 2.0 3 0 2008 Sea 1 1 5 60 12.0 20t 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2009 Sea 13 12 63 812 12.9 44t 3 2 4 2.0 2 0 2010 Det 14 14 55 625 11.4 58 6 7 81 11.6 25 0 2011 Det 6 4 21 221 10.5 29 1 3 24 8.0 20 0 Totals 110 83 339 4393 13.0 68t 34 22 156 7.1 25 0 Postseason Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2004 Min 2 2 8 110 13.8 29 1 0 0 0.0-0 2006 Sea 2 0 1 16 16.0 16 1 0 0 0.0-0 2007 Sea 2 1 10 97 9.7 25 0 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 6 3 19 223 11.7 29 2 0 0 0.0-0 Punt RETURNS Kickoff Reutrns Year Tm G S PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2003 Min 16 9 1 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 2004 Min 16 15 25 214 8.6 91t 1 2 51 25.5 29 0 2005 Min 12 9 5 21 4.2 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 Sea 16 7 34 322 9.5 90t 1 26 643 24.7 50 0 2007 Sea 16 12 58 658 11.3 94t 1 27 590 21.9 91t 1 2008 Sea 1 1 3 54 18.0 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2009 Sea 13 12 30 254 8.5 29 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 2010 Det 14 14 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 2011 Det 1 1 0 0 0.0 29 0 0 0 0.0 0 Totals 105 80 156 1523 9.8 94t 3 56 1286 23.0 91t 1 Postseason Year Tm G S PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2004 Min 2 2 5 14 5.8 16 0 0 0 0.0-0 2006 Sea 2 0 6 15 2.5 13 0 11 227 25.2 41 0 2007 Sea 2 1 6 84 14.0 20 0 8 125 15.6 26 0 Totals 6 3 17 113 6.6 20 0 19 352 21.2 41 0 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 0 5 60 12.0 29 0 1 20 20.0 20 0 9/18 KC 1 1 7 93 13.3 29 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 2 12 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 2 16 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 1 6 6 6 0 2 4 2 2 0 10/16 SF 1 1 4 34 8.5 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 4 21 221 10.5 29 1 3 24 8.0 20 0
Bobby Carpenter Linebacker Ohio State 6th Year Ht: 6-2 Wt: 249 Born: 8/1/83 Lancaster, Ohio Draft: 06, R1 (18)-Dal Acquired: 10, FA Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Participated in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program, attending the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in the spring of 2008 ¾ Favorite movie is It s a wonderful life. ¾ Favorite television show is Modern Family. ¾ Wishes the University of Michigan success for 11 of 12 football games every season. ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent Aug. 4, 2011. ¾ Signed by Detroit Lions as a free agent Oct. 20, 2010. ¾ Signed by the Miami Dolphins Sept. 6, 2010. ¾ Released by the St. Louis Rams Sept. 4, 2010 ¾ Traded to the St. Louis Rams May 10, 2010. ¾ Drafted in the first round (18th overall), of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. In his sixth NFL season, has appeared in 78 games with 10 starts. ¾ Provided much-needed depth at outside linebacker for the Lions at the end of the 2010 season. ¾ Took over the role as Dallas nickel linebacker in 2009, allowing him to boast career numbers at the position as he assumed a greater role in the Cowboys defense. ¾ Versatile linebacker who has the size and speed to be an effective run stopper and pass rusher while also displaying the ability to cover backs or tight ends in the passing game. ¾ Also a strong special teams performer throughout his career. 2011: Back-up linebacker and contributor on special teams. ¾ Provides great depth to linebacking corps, and is effective in pass coverage. ¾ Made his first start of the season in place of an injured Justin Durant and recorded his first career interception and first career interception. The return for a touchdown at Dallas (10/2). Picked off the pass in the third quarter and returned it 35 yards for the score, it was one of two consecutive interception returns for touchdowns in the game, the other was CB Chris Houston who took it in 56 yards into the endzone. It s the fifth Lions interception on the season. Also contributed 6 tackles in the win. ¾ Carpenter s interception return, along with Houston s on consecutive third quarter Dallas drives, gave the Lions two pick-six plays. The last time Detroit returned 2 interceptions for touchdowns in the same game was October 16, 2005 vs. Carolina. It was also the fist time that the team has registered two defensive scores in a game since they returned a fumble and an interception for touchdowns vs. Denver (11/4/07). ¾ Made third consecutive start at outside linebacker for injured Justin Durant vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Spent 2010 Training Camp with the St. Louis Rams before joining the Miami Dolphins for five games (2 starts). Signed by the Lions Oct. 20, 2010. ¾ Started two of the last three games for the Lions at outside linebacker. ¾ Appeared in 10 games after signing with Detroit and registered 21 tackles (15 solo), 2 pass defenses and 9 special teams tackles. Finished his Ohio State career 10th on the school s all-time sacks list with 14.5 along with 191 career tackles, 23.5 tackles for a loss and three interceptions. As a member of one of the best linebacking corps in college that season, helped Ohio State lead the nation in rushing defense and finish fifth in total defense and scoring defense. ¾ Earned All-Big Ten Conference second-team honors for the second consecutive year after posting 49 tackles, a career-high eight sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss and three pass deflections as a senior ¾ The Buckeyes finished 10-2 and earned a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, where they defeated Notre Dame ¾ As a junior, was an All-Big Ten Conference second-team selection after posting a career-high 93 stops, two sacks and 6.5 tackles for a loss. He also intercepted three passes and had three pass deflections ¾ Played in every game, including four starts at strongside linebacker, and recorded 37 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for a loss as a sophomore ¾ The Buckeyes went 11-2, including a win over Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl ¾ In 2002 played in every game as a special teams player and reserve linebacker. The Buckeyes went 14-0 and won the national championship by beating Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Robert Joseph Carpenter attended Lancaster, Ohio, High School, where he played football for his father. ¾ Was a first-team All-Ohio choice as a senior, and Rivals.com rated him the 13th-best outside linebacker in the country ¾ Finished his high school career with 128 tackles and 12 tackles for a loss ¾ As a member of the Lancaster swim team, advanced to the district finals in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle ¾ Graduated with a degree in business from Ohio State ¾ Participated in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program, attending the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in the spring of 2008 ¾ He and his wife, Cortney, were married Mar. 15, 2008 and welcomed their son, Robert Joseph, Jr. during the fall of 2009. CARPENTER S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Total Tackles...9 at Mia 12/26/10 Interceptions... 1 at Dal 10/2/11 Interception Return Yards:...35 at Dal 10/2/11 Interception Return Touchdowns... 1 at Dal 10/2/11 Special Teams Tackles... 5 vs. Phi 12/16/07 CARPENTER S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2006 Dal 16 1 11 8 3 1.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 2007 Dal 13 0 2 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2008 Dal 16 0 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2009 Dal 13 2 48 28 20 2.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 2010 Mia/Det 14 4 27 20 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 2011 Det 6 3 11 8 3 0 0 1 34 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 Totals 78 10 104 68 36 3.5 15 1 34 0 3 1 1 0 0 45 Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2006 Dal 1 0 5 4 1 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2007 Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Dal 2 0 8 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 4 0 13 6 7 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/2 at Dal 1 1 6 4 2 0 0 1 34 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/16 SF 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 3 11 8 3 0 0 1 34 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
Gosder Cherilus Tackle Boston College 4th Year Ht: 6-7 Wt: 325 Born: 6/28/84 Somerville, Mass. Draft: 08, R1 (17)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Cherilus was a fan of the New England Patriots while growing up. Developed an appreciation for various aspects of different former offensive linemen s games, such as Seahawks T Walter Jones feet, former Ravens T Jonathan Ogden s length and former Saints/Rams/ Chiefs T Kyle Turley s mindset. ¾ Cherilus favorite entertainer is Will Smith and he especially enjoys the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire. His favorite movies are: Gladiator and Man on Fire. ¾ On game days, Cherilus is very particular about not feeling rushed. He makes sure to show up early so that he can get ready at his own pace. ¾ Outside of football, Cherilus is working on developing and opening a Steak House/Bar. After his playing days, he wants to develop and lease commercial real estate. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (17th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Cherilus has been the Lions starting right tackle in each of his first three seasons after being drafted by Detroit in the first round (17th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He established himself as the Lions starting right tackle as a rookie and has played in 43 games with 38 starts. 2011: Team s starting right tackle for an offensive line unit that has not allowed a sack in three of the team s six games this season, and 11.0 sacks overall (ninth-best in NFL). ¾ The Lions season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) marked the first time since 1981-82 that the Lions have started the same offensive line (same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening day. Cherilus, LT Jeff Backus, LG Rob Sims, C Dominic Raiola and RG Stephen Peterman was the team s regular starting offensive line last year for the Lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start in consecutive years was LT Karl Baldischeiler, LG Homer Elias, C Amos Fowler, RG Russ Bolinger and RT Keith Dorne. That group started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92). ¾ Contributed on special teams (field goal unit) and played right tackle in the fourth quarter in the Lions 48-3 win at Kansas City (9/18). ¾ Part of an offensive line that did not give up a sack at Dallas (10/2) in the Lions 34-30 comeback (24-point deficit). ¾ Helped anchor an offensive line that allowed the Lions to rush for 181 yards on 20 carries (9.1 avg) and only one sack on 27 pass plays during the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10). 2010: Teams starting right tackle. Anchors right side of offensive line and helped unit protect the quarterback as the team finished fifth in NFL in sacksper-pass-play (4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays. ¾ Left game early with knee injury against New England (11/25). Inactive against Green Bay (12/12) with injury (knee). ¾ Placed on Injured/Reserve Dec. 15, 2010. After starting 37 consecutive games at right tackle for the Eagles, Cherilus moved to the demanding left tackle position his senior year becoming an instrumental part of an offense that ranked seventh in the nation with an average of 323.9 aerial yards per game. ¾ As the recipient of the team s Unsung Hero Award in 2007, he also garnered All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team honors and served as a team captain. ¾ Started all 13 games at right tackle as a sophomore and delivered 53 knockdown blocks and helped the Eagles to lead the Atlantic Coast Conference in total offense, averaging 387.75 yards per game. ¾ Was the only redshirt freshman to start on BC s offensive line in 2004, helping the team average 385.4 yards per game in total offense. ¾ Closed out his career with 51 consecutive starts for the Eagles, setting a school record. Attended Somerville (Mass.) High School where he was a Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection as a senior. ¾ Played tackle on both sides of the ball. ¾ Named to Tom Lemming s All-American team in 2002, the same season that he captured All-State accolades from the Massachusetts State Coaches Association. ¾ Excelled on Somerville s basketball team as a power forward and center. ¾ Performed in the shot put for the track team. ¾ Communications major, who graduated in the spring of 2007 from the College of Arts & Sciences. ¾ Came to the United States from Haiti at age 14 and became a U.S. citizen shortly after. ¾ Son of Morisena Exilus and Jenel Cherilus. ¾ Born Gosder Cherilus on June 28, 1984 in Haiti and resides in Somerville, Massachusetts. CHERILUS S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2008 Det 16 13 2009 Det 15 13 2010 Det 12 12 2011 Det 6 5 Totals 49 43
Erik Coleman Safety Washington State 8th Year Ht: 5-10 Wt: 207 Born: 5/6/82 Spokane, Wash. Draft: 04, R5 (143)-NYJ Acquired: 11, FA Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow him on Twitter at @Erikcoleman26. ¾ Grew up a fan of the San Francisco 49ers. ¾ Favorite television show is Modern Family. ¾ Would pick Robert Downey Jr. to play him in his life movie. ¾ Likes to travel. ¾ Placed in Injured/Reserve by Lions October 13, 2011. ¾ Signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions February 23, 2011. ¾ Released by Atlanta February 9, 2011. ¾ Signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons Mar. 1, 2008. ¾ Drafted in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Veteran defensive back with 84 career starts through 109 games played. Has totaled 641 tackles (432 solo), 2.0 sacks for loss of 9 yards, 34 pass defenses, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 10 interceptions for 98 yards. ¾ Spent the first four seasons (2004-07) of his career with the New York Jets before signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2008. 2011: Signed with Detroit February 23. Serves primarily as a contributor on special teams, and also as a back-up safety. ¾ Injured on kick return coverage at Dallas (10/2) in the third quarter. Collected 2 special teams tackles prior to leaving the game. ¾ Started 32 of 45 games at Washington State, registering 234 tackles, 12 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns), 1.0 sack, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 forced fumbles, 21 pass defenses and 3 blocked kicks. ¾ Posted 25 kickoff returns for 556 yards and 15 punt returns for 102 yards and a touchdown. ¾ Earned three letters in football as a running back, defensive back and kickoff returner for Lewis and Clark High School. ¾ Rushed for 1,187 yards and 13 touchdowns while posting 6 interceptions as a senior. ¾ Earned all-league first-team honors for both offense and defense, as well as his team s MVP award. COLEMAN S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 15 vs. Mia 9/23/08 Sacks:... 1.0 (twice) Last vs. Sea 12/19/04 Interceptions:... 1 (10 times) Last vs. NO 11/9/08 Forced Fumbles:...1 (five times) Last at NO 11/2/10 COLEMAN S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD 2004 NYJ 16 16 89 69 20 2.0 9 4 43 0 12 0 1 0 0 2005 NYJ 16 16 121 84 37 0.0 0 2 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 2006 NYJ 16 14 93 63 30 0.0 0 1 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 2007 NYJ 15 5 48 24 24 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Atl 16 16 127 82 45 0.0 0 3 48 0 6 2 0 0 0 2009 Atl 16 16 139 96 43 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 2010 Atl 13 1 24 14 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 112 84 641 432 209 2 9 10 98 0 34 4 1 0 0 Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD 2005 NYJ 2 2 15 10 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2007 NYJ 1 1 10 4 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Atl 1 1 11 6 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Atl 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5 4 37 21 16 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Postseason Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD 1/15 GB 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10/9 CHI 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/16 SF 0 0 **INJURED/RESERVE** 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Johnny Culbreath Tackle South Carolina State Rookie Ht: 6-6 Wt: 280 Born: 5/18/88 Monroe, GA Draft: 11, R7 (209) Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list by the Lions September 4, 2011. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Four-year starter at South Carolina State, slotted at left tackle his junior and senior year. Emerged as one of the most dominant linemen in school history playing in 47 games with 44 starts. Entered 2010 as one of the top offensive lineman in the country and was among the top blockers in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Earned several post-season honors his senior year, including All-MEAC first team (third straight season), All-America: American Football Coaches Association (first team), Walter Camp (first team) and the Sports Network FCS (third team). ¾ In 2009, anchored the Bulldog offensive line at left tackle and helped SC State establish the most potent offense in the MEAC (365.9 yards per game). ¾ Earned first-team All-MEAC honors after garnering MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades three times and national recognition once in 2008. ¾ As a freshman, earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors once and was named the Bulldogs Top Newcomer on offense. ¾ In 2010, started in all 12 games played at left tackle. Earned preseason honors, including Sports Network FCS All-American, Box-to-Row/ BASN All-American, Heritage Sports All-American and All-MEAC preseason first team. ¾ In 2009, was among the most dominant offensive linemen in the country in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) starting in all 12 games played. Was a first-team All-MEAC selection and the league s Offensive Lineman of the Year, the fourth such honor for Coach Buddy Pough s team. Also earned All-American honors by the Sheridan Broadcasting Network, Box-to-Row/BASN, Heritage Sports while garnering All-State accolades from the (Columbia, SC) State and Orangeburg Touchdown club. Also honored as the top player in the MEAC by the Washington Pigskin Club. ¾ Started all 12 games played in 2008, missing the season finale against North Carolina A&T with an injury. ¾ Started in 8 of 11 Bulldog games in 2007. Worked his way into the starting lineup and made his first start at left tackle during the fourth week of the season against Winston-Salem State. ¾ Played on both the offensive and defensive line in SC State s firstever contest against intrastate rival, the University of South Carolina. Lettered in both football and wrestling at Monroe High School (Monroe, GA). ¾ Earned All-Region honors. ¾ State wrestling champion. ¾ Industrial Technology major at South Carolina State. ¾ Son of Vera and Wayne Culbreath. Player Profiles Media.
Rashied Davis Wide Receiver San Jose State 7th Year Ht: 5-9 Wt: 187 Born: 7/24/79 Los Angeles, Calif. Acquired: 11, UFA-Chi Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow his charities on Twitter at @RDavischarities. ¾ The mission of Rashied Davis charities is to teach students how to overcome obstacles to success through inspiration, preparation and discipline. ¾ Paces the sideline before every game in front of the bench. ¾ Favorite team growing up was the Detroit Lions. ¾ Favorite player was Barry Sanders. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent July 29, 2011. ¾ Signed three-year contract with the Bears Apr. 23, 2008. ¾ Signed one-year tender with Chicago Apr. 18, 2008. ¾ Acquired by the Chicago Bears as an unrestricted free agent July 2, 2005. NFC North vet comes to Detroit after spending 6 seasons with Chicago. Appeared in 92 games with 15 starts for the Bears, hauling in 88 catches for 1,032 yards and 5 touchdowns. Also contributed on special teams with 1,366 yards on 70 kickoff returns and 31 yards on 5 punt returns, while adding 65 special tams tackles. Spent his first season in Chicago at cornerback, recording 7 tackles in 2005. ¾ Spent four years in the Arena Football League as a member of the San Jose SaberCats prior to entering the NFL. Led his team in all-purpose yards on two occasions (2004-05). 2011: Signed with Detroit July 29. Serves as a back-up wide receiver and contributor on special teams. ¾ Inactive at Minnesota (9/25), at Dallas (10/2) and vs. Chicago (10/10) with a hamstring injury. ¾ Active vs. San Francisco (10/16). Played his first snap of organized football at West Los Angeles Community College before finishing his career playing wide receiver, defensive back and returning kickoffs at San Jose State. ¾ Moved to defensive back as a senior and totaled 26 tackles in 12 games, starting the last 2 games and recording an interception in both. ¾ Led Spartans as a junior with 6 receiving touchdowns and 785 receiving yards on 40 receptions while returning 13 kickoffs for 195 yards and ranking third on team with 975 all-purpose yards. ¾ As a sophomore at WLACC, averaged 26.2 yards on 17 kickoff returns (446 yards) and caught 32 passes for 562 yards. Attended John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif. and did not play football. ¾ Spent the 2002 season as a graduate assistant at San Jose State and coached running backs at West Valley College in 2004. ¾ Rashied Khalid Davis has 8 siblings. ¾ Married to Dianna. DAVIS SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...7 at GB 1/2/11 Receiving Yards:...97, at Det 10/5/08 Longest Reception:... 36, two times, last at GB 11/16/08 Receiving Touchdowns:... 1, five times, last time at Min 12/20/10 Kickoff Return Yards:... 143, at Min 1/1/06 Longest Kickoff Return:... 42, vs. Mia 11/5/06 Davis Career Statistics RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD STT 2005 Chi 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 Chi 16 2 22 303 13.8 31 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2007 Chi 16 1 17 165 9.7 36 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 Chi 16 12 35 445 12.7 36 2 3 14 4.7 17 0 2009 Chi 16 0 5 35 7.0 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2010 Chi 16 0 9 84 9.3 21 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 Det 3 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 95 15 89 1046 11.8 36 5 3 14 4.7 17 0 Postseason RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD STT 2005 Chi 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2006 Chi 3 0 5 86 17.2 37 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2010 Chi 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 Totals 6 0 5 86 17.2 37 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 PUNT RETURNS KICK RETURNS Year Tm G S PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2005 Chi 12 0 5 31 31 21 0 11 251 22.8 34 0 2006 Chi 16 2 0 0 0 0 0 32 753 23.5 42 0 2007 Chi 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 168 14.0 34 0 2008 Chi 16 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 2009 Chi 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 114 12.7 22 0 2010 Chi 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 70 14.0 32 0 Totals 92 15 5 31 6.2 21 0 70 1366 19.5 42 0 Postseason Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1/16 SEA 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1/23 GB 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/25 at Min 0 0 INACTIVe 10/2 at Dal 0 0 INACTIVe 10/9 CHI 0 0 INACTIVe 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 3 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0.0-0
Louis Delmas Safety Western Michigan 3rd Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 202 Born: 4/12/87 North Miami Beach, Fla. Draft: 09, R2 (33)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ 2011 Pro Bowl Alternate. ¾ While growing up in Florida, Delmas was huge fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mainly because he enjoyed watching fullback Mike Alstott run over defenders. ¾ Delmas favorite actor is Chris Tucker. He considers Friday one of the best movies ever made. ¾ While getting dressed before games, Delmas will put his game pants on last. ¾ Delmas loves to fish and when he is back in Florida, he drives around with his pole just in case he comes across a fishing spot. ¾ In the offseason, Delmas will travel to the Bahamas and Tokyo. ¾ When his career is over, he would like to open up a Boys and Girls club. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Hard-hitting safety who flies around the field with speed and aggressiveness. Delmas brings athleticism and toughness to the Lions defensive backfield. ¾ One of the league s best, young defensive playmakers. ¾ Has played in 36 career game (36 starts), garnering 205 tackles (148 solo), 3 sacks (14 yards), 2 interceptions, 11 pass defenses, 2 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries. ¾ Became the first rookie in NFL history and the second player (Rams LB Rod Martin, 1984) ever to register an interception return TD, fumble return TD and a safety in the same season. ¾ Named to Sporting News 2009 All-Rookie Team. ¾ During rookie season, named NFL Defensive Player of the Month for September. 2011: Team s starting free safety. Has 30 tackles (21 solo) and 2 pass defenses on the season. ¾ Recovered fumble on the game s final play at Tampa Bay to help seal the Lions 27-20 win at Tampa Bay in the opener. ¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City (9/18), including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Helped the defense limit the Chiefs to 3 points, leading to the lions 48-3 win the largest victory margin for a regular season game in team history. ¾ In the first 2 games, the defense collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries), and yielded no touchdowns in the first half. They defense allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals through the first two games. ¾ Second-leading tackler on the Lions in the team s 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10), as he finished with a season-high 8 tackles. 2010: Led team with 84 tackles (64 solo) and had 2.0 sacks (12 yards), 2 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles on the season. ¾ Named alternate to 2011 Pro Bowl. Delmas started in 44 of 45 games at Western Michigan, 33 at free safety and 11 at cornerback as he began his career as a left cornerback before moving inside to free safety as a sophomore. He became just the 14th player in school history to register 300 or more tackles in a career, finishing tied for eighth on that record list with 310 hits. He also appeared on special teams and saw brief action as a receiver in the 2008 Texas Bowl. ¾ In 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo) and earned All-American status for the first time. Also had four interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown. His 111 hits ranked sixth among the nation s defensive backs during his final season. ¾ All-American Dream Team choice by The NFL Draft Report, adding All-MAC first-team honors from the league s coaches. Earned MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. Northern Illinois and Illinois. ¾ In 2007, started nine of 10 games played in, recording 64 tackles (48 solos), ranking fifth on the team. Earned All-MAC second-team honors. ¾ As a sophomore in 2006, started 11 games at free safety. Finished third on the team with 53 tackles (39 solos), coming up with 0.5 stops for minus one yard. Caused and recovered a fumble, as he deflected five passes and intercepted four others for 52 yards in returns. ¾ During his freshman season in 2005, started all 11 games at left cornerback. Ranked third on the squad with 82 tackles (54 solos), the most by any first-year player in the MAC during 2005. Also had 1.5 sacks for minus 7 yards among his four stops behind the line of scrimmage and recovered two fumbles and registered one safety. ¾ Freshman All-American second-team selection by College Football News. Added All-MAC second-team honors after deflecting a teamhigh eight passes and pacing the Broncos with three interceptions. Attended North Miami Beach (Fla.) High School, where he was teammates with fellow Western Michigan players Daniel Marks and E.J. Biggers. ¾ Was voted his team s best defensive back three straight seasons. ¾ Broke school records for single game and career kickoff return yardage, as he collected 178 tackles with three interceptions on defense and had 61 receptions for 841 yards and seven touchdowns on offense. ¾ Brother Greg Joseph,plays safety at Florida Atlantic. ¾ Born Apr. 12, 1987 in Fort Pierce, Florida. DELMAS SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...10 at Cin 12/6/09 Sacks:...1(three times) last vs GB 10/3/10 Pass Defenses:...2 at Sea 11/8/09 Interceptions:...1(twice) Last vs. Ari 12/20/09 Long Interception Return:...101t vs. Ari 12/20/09 Fumble Recoveries:...1 (three times) Last at TB 9/11/11 Forced Fumbles:...1 at Chi 9/12/10 Long Fumble Return:...65t at NO 9/13/09 Special Teams Tackles:...2 vs. Pit 10/11/09 DELMAS CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Det 15 15 91 63 28 1 2 2 130 1 8 0 1 0 1 4 2010 Det 15 15 84 64 20 2.0 12 0 0 0 1 2 2-4 0 0 2011 Det 6 6 30 21 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 36 205 148 57 3 14 2 130 1 11 2 4-4 1 4 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 8 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 30 21 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0
ryan donahue Punter Iowa Rookie Ht: 6-3 Wt: 190 Born: 03/17/88 Evergreen Park, Ill. Acquired: 11, FA-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Grew up in Chicago as a Bears fan. ¾ Enjoys playing golf and volleyball. ¾ Played in the national volleyball championships as a youth. ¾ Favorite television show is Sons of Anarchy. ¾ Favorite movie is Rounders. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent July 29, 2011. Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent, Donahue earned the spot as the Lions punter after a successful 2011 training camp and preseason. 2011: Debuted as the Lions punter in the teams season opener 27-20 win at Tampa Bay (9/11). He became the first rookie punter to punt for the Lions since 1987 and he is the first rookie punter to open the season for the Lions since Mike Black in 1983. ¾ Finished with a 44.6 punting average on 5 punts with a gross average of 48.2 against the Bucs (9/11). Included in his totals were 3 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. ¾ On his first punt of the game, he recorded a 60-yard punt. Following his 5 punts, the Buccaneers average drive start was the 20-yard line. ¾ 60-yard punt in the opener was the longest by a Lions rookie punter since P Mike Black registered a 60-yarder vs. Atlanta September 18, 1983. It was the longest punt by a Lions rookie punter in their debut since P Herman Weaver recorded a 65-yard punt on his first career attempt at Green Bay September 20, 1970. ¾ Recorded a career-high 7 punts for 325 yards (46.4 avg.) at Minnesota (9/25) with 1 landing inside the 20. Had a long punt of 52 yards from backed up in the Lions endzone with :21 seconds left in the fourth quarter. ¾ Was effective punting against Bears All-Pro KR Devin Hester as he only registered 1 punt return (1 yard). He had five punts (32.4 avg) of which three were downed inside-the-yard line. ¾ Had a career-high in punts (8) and punting yards (350) vs. San Francisco (10/16). Punted for 51 games in his college career and had 15 kicks over 50 yards. He also handled all placements for Iowa. ¾ Handled all punting duties in 13 games. as a senior. Averaged 44.6 yards on 54 punts. Second Team All-Big Ten. ¾ During junior year in 2009, handled all punting duties in 13 games. ¾ Semi-finalist for Ray Guy Award in 2008. ¾ In 2007, Listed as first team punter following spring practice and handled all punting duties in opening win over Northern Illinois. Honorable mention Freshman All-American by The Sporting News ¾ First team USA Today All-American in High School ¾ Participated in US Army All-American Game in High School ¾ Holds state record for longest punt in a playoff game (90 yards) and most PATs in High School DONAHUE S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Punts:...8 vs. SF 10/16/11 Punting Yards:...350 vs. SF 10/16/11 Average:...48.2 at TB 9/11/11 Net Punting Average:...44.6 at TB 9/11/11 Long Punt:... 60 at TB 9/11/11 Inside 20:...3 at TB 9/11/11 DONAHUE S CAREER STATISTICS 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S Pnt Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B 9/11 at TB 1 0 5 241 48.2 44.6 1 3 60 0 9/18 KC 1 0 5 206 41.2 41.0 0 2 51 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 7 325 46.4 33.6 0 1 52 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 6 262 43.7 37.3 1 1 56 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 5 162 32.4 32.2 0 3 46 0 10/16 SF 1 0 8 350 43.8 32.3 1 0 57 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 36 1546 42.9 37.4 3 10 60 0
Justin Durant Linebacker Hampton 5th Year Ht: 6-1 Wt: 240 Born: 9/21/85 Florence, S.C. Draft: 07, R2 (48)-Jax Acquired: 11, UFA-Jax Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow him on Twitter at @JDurant52. ¾ Favorite player growing up was Jerry Rice. ¾ Favorite movie is Pulp Fiction. ¾ In the offseason, he enjoys sitting in the basement and watching movies. ¾ Favorite vacation spot is Miami. ¾ Wants to visit Tokyo, Japan. ¾ After playing, wants to be a disk jockey named DJ JD. ¾ Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions July 29, 2011. ¾ Originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round (48th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Fifth-year veteran who joins the Lions after spending his first four seasons in Jacksonville. Has played in 50 career games with 42 starts at both outside and middle linebacker. With the Jaguars, compiled 417 tackles (292 solo), 2.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 11 pass defenses and 22 tackles-for-loss. ¾ Recorded a season-high 135 tackles in 2009. ¾ Moved to middle linebacker during the 2009 season and made a career-high 13 starts. ¾ Led the team with 7 tackles-for-loss and ranked third with 113 tackles in 2008. 2011: Team s starting outside linebacker. Has collected 21 tackles (18 solo) on the season. ¾ Was part of a defensive unit that allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers (9/11). It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. Tampa s leading rusher was QB Josh Freeman, who finished with 26 yards. ¾ The defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first half. Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. ¾ On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. ¾ Led the team in tackles with 11 tackles (8 solo) in the 48-3 win (largest victory margin in team history for regular season game) in the Lions home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Recorded 6 tackles in Lions 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25). ¾ After a slow first half, allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. ¾ Inactive with concussion at Dallas (10/2), vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Played in 10 games with 9 starts, finishing with 99 tackles (71 solo), a fumble recovery and 3 pass defenses. Became first player in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference history to earn MEAC Defensive player of the Year honors three times. Started 39 of 43 games at middle linebacker and ranked second in school history with 353 tackles (185 solo). Contributed 10.0 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions. ¾ Selected as Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College All-America three times, joining the likes of QB Steve McNair (Alcorn State), LB Tracy White (Howard), S Antoine Bethea (Howard) and TE Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State) as three-time members of that prestigious post-season team. ¾ Majored in Sports Management. Brother of former North Carolina quarterback Darian Durant. ¾ Established a program in the 2009 offseason with the linebackers to make bi-weekly visits to Wolfson Children s Hospital, where the players visit with patients, sign autographs and distribute gifts. ¾ Full name: Justin Ryan Durant. DURANT S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...16 at Ten 11/1/09 Sacks:...1 (twice) Last vs. Hou 12/6/09 Interceptions:...1 (twice) Last vs. Hou 12/6/09 Interception Return Yards:...27 vs. Hou 12/6/09 Pass Defenses:...2 (twice) Last vs. NYG 11/28/10 Forced Fumbles:...1 vs. Arz 9/20/09 Fumble Recoveries:...1 vs. Hou 11/14/10 Special Teams Tackles:...2 (twice) vs. Ten 11/16/08 DURANT S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Jax 13 8 70 50 20 1.0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 2008 Jax 14 12 113 81 32 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 2009 Jax 13 13 135 90 45 1.0 0 1 27 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2010 Jax 10 9 55 47 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2011 Det 3 3 21 18 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 53 45 394 286 108 2 0 2 29 0 11 1 1 0 0 5 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 11 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/9 CHI 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/16 SF 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 3 3 21 18 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Isaiah Ekejiuba Linebacker Virginia 7th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 240 Born: 10/5/81 Queens, N.Y. Draft: 05, FA-Arz Acquired: 10, FA Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow him on Twitter at @Ekejiuba50. ¾ Favorite player growing up was Lawrence Taylor. ¾ Favorite television shows are Martin and Family Guy. ¾ Always listens to Eminem and Tupac before every game. ¾ Has a 130-pound Cane Corso named Goliath. ¾ Placed on injured/reserve by the Lions September 27, 2011. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as a free agent July 31, 2010. ¾ Released by the Raiders July 8, 2010. ¾ Signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad Sept. 6, 2005 and was later promoted to their active roster Oct. 28, 2005. ¾ Signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted rookie free agent and was released prior to the regular season. Joined the Lions July 31, 2010 and is a significant special teams contributor. Career stats include: 73 games played and 52 special teams tackles and 4 tackles on defense. Also has 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery. ¾ 7th-year veteran who has played in 76 games and has 53 special teams tackles, including 11 since joining the Lions in 2010. ¾ Spent five seasons (2005-09) with the Oakland Raiders, playing mostly on special teams, recording 46 special teams tackles (42 solo) and 3 defensive tackles over 64 games played. ¾ Named as an alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl for his work on special teams. ¾ In 2008, tied for third on the team with 8 special teams tackles and also blocked a field goal and a punt. 2011: Serves as a back-up linebacker and key special teams player. ¾ Contributed to Lions 48-3 win over Kansas City (9/18) with 1 special teams tackle. ¾ Suffered a shoulder injury during the second quarter in the Lions 26-23 win at Minnesota (9/25). 2010: Served as a backup linebacker and key special teams contributor. He finished third on the team with 10 special teams tackles.. ¾ Left game with knee injury against Washington (10/31). ¾ Inactive (knee injury) against the New York Jets (11/7), at Buffalo (11/14) and at Dallas (11/21). ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured Dec. 11. 2010. Walked on as a wide receiver at the University of Virginia in 2002. ¾ Became a specials teams standout as a senior in 2003, playing in all 13 games, recording 7 tackles on kickoff coverage and finished third on the team in kickoff coverage tackles. ¾ Awarded a scholarship before 2004 and became one of the team s leading special teams players. Born in Nigeria and lived throughout much of Africa, China and London while his mother worked for the United Nations.. ¾ Moved to upstate New York, where his mother taught at Colgate. ¾ Never played high school football, but did excel in soccer, basketball and track. ¾ Has two brothers, Ben Umezurike and Sam Ekejiuba, and two sisters, Ada Umezurike and Felicia Ekejiuba. ¾ At the University of Virginia, he majored in electrical engineering. EKEJIUBA S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Special Teams Tackles:... 3 (twice), Last at Chi, 9/12/10 EKEJIUBA S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2005 Oak 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2006 Oak 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2007 Oak 10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2008 Oak 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 2009 Oak 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 2010 Det 9 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 2011 Det 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 76 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 53 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 0 0 INACTIVe 10/9 CHi injured RESERVe 10/16 sf 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nick Fairley Defensive Tackle Auburn Rookie Ht: 6-5 Wt: 298 Born: 1/23/88 Mobile, Ala. Draft: 11, R1 (13)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Follow him on Twitter at @Nick_Fairley251. ¾ Favorite player growing up was Reggie White. ¾ Favorite television show is Law and Order. ¾ Favorite movie is Remember the Titans. ¾ Went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in January 2010. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (13th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Selected in the first round (13th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft after a successful two-year career at Auburn. 2011: Physical, aggressive defensive tackle who will contribute to the Lions stellar defensive line rotation. ¾ Suffered a foot injury during training camp that required surgery. ¾ Inactive for the team s first three games at Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Kansas City (9/18), at Minnesota (9/25) and at Dallas (10/2). ¾ Made his NFL debut against Chicago (10/10) and helped the defense limit the Bears to 3 second half points as the Lions claimed a 24-13 win. Started 16 of 27 games during his two-year career at Auburn, recording 88 tackles (50 solo), 13.0 sacks for minus 89 yards, 27.5 stops for losses totaling 126 yards and 32 tackles-for-loss, posting 28 quarterback pressures. Fairley also forced two fumbles and recovered three others, intercepted one pass and added a blocked kick. In 2010, Fairley set a school record with 11.5 sacks, topping the previous mark of 11.0 reached by Gary Walker (1994), Kevin Greene (1984) and Craig Olgetree (1989). Was the recipient of the Rotary Lombardi Trophy, awarded annually to the nation s top collegiate lineman and was named Defensive Most Valuable Player of the BCS Championship game in 2010 after registering 5 solo tackles and 1.0 sack for minus seven yards, three stops for losses of 14 yards and a forced fumble against the Ducks. ¾ Helped lead the Tigers defense to be the NCAA s ninth-ranked rushing defense in 2010, allowing just 109.07 yards per game, in comparison to 2009 where Auburn ranked 78th vs. the run (156.08 yards per game) and 2008 when the run defense ranked 54th nationally (138.92 yards per game). ¾ Part of a defense that held Oregon, who averaged 49.33 points per game, to just 19 points in the BCS Championship game. ¾ In 2008, earned an All-Region XII selection after collecting 63 tackles with 7.0 sacks and nine stops for loss in seven games. ¾ Played and started in all 14 games in 2010, finishing with 60 tackles (36 solo), 11.5 sacks for minus 74 yards, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception and 21 quarterback pressures. Earned consensus All-American firstteam selection (AP, Walter Camp and FWAA) and All-SEC first-team choice. Finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award (Top Defender) and honored as the SEC s Defensive Player of the Year. ¾ Earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. Mississippi State, and Defensive Lineman of the Week honors vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Arkansas, Louisiana State and Alabama. ¾ Started the entire year at defensive tackle, ranking fifth on the team. ¾ Led the SEC and placed 12th nationally with 0.82 sacks per game. Also posted 24 stops for losses of 106 yards, as he led the conference and ranked third in the NCAA with 1.71 tackles-for-loss per game. ¾ Led a unit that was top in the SEC and ranked ninth in the nation, allowing 109.07 yards per game on the ground. ¾ Made 58 plays vs. the ground game, holding those ball carriers to minus 25 yards (-0.43 yards per carry), as the defender limited those runners to just three first downs while producing 12 third-down stops. ¾ Played in all 13 games in 2009 with just two starts and finished 13th on the team with 28 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks for minus 15 yards and 3.5 stops for losses totaling 20 yards. Added seven quarterback pressures, recovered a fumble and blocked a kick. ¾ Began collegiate career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2007-08) in Wesson, Mississippi. Attended Lillie B. Williamson High School (Mobile, Al) playing football for head coach Bobby Parrish. Was a 5A All-State selection by the ASWA and finalist for the 5A Lineman of the Year Award. ¾ Graded out a 97-percent on the offensive line and added 5 receptions for 150 yards as a tight end in 2007. ¾ Posted more than 90 tackles on defense while his Lions squad reg- istered a 6-5 record. ¾ Participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic as a senior and the AHSAA North/South All-Star game as a junior. ¾ Given a three-star rating by Rivals.com, who listed him as the 28th-best offensive guard prospect in the nation and the 15th-best recruit from the state of Alabama. ¾ Rated the 32nd-best offensive tackle recruit according to ESNP.com. ¾ Offered scholarships from Alabama, Kansas State, Louisville, Southern Mississippi and West Virginia before committing to Auburn. ¾ Son of Paula and Herbert Rogers. ¾ One of nine siblings, born on Jan. 23, 1988 in Mobile, Alabama FAIRLEY S CAREER STATISTICS Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 0 0 **INACTIVE** 9/18 KC 0 0 **INACTIVE** 9/25 at Min 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/2 at Dal 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
joe jon finley Tight End Oklahoma 1st Year Ht: 6-6 Wt: 261 Born: 1/30/85 Arlington, TX Draft: 08, FA-SF Acquired: 10 FA Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad Sept. 8, 2010. ¾ Re-signed to the 49ers as a free agent Jan. 11, 2010. ¾ Re-signed to the 49ers practice squad Sept. 6, 2009. ¾ Waived by San Francisco Sept. 5, 2009. ¾ Signed to San Francisco s as a free agent Jan. 2, 2009. ¾ Signed to the 49ers practice squad Aug. 31, 2008. ¾ Waived by the 49ers Aug. 8, 2008. ¾ Originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers May 1, 2008. Re-signed to the Lions active roster October 13, 2011 after being released September 3. Previously signing with the club s practice squad September 8, 2010. Spent the entire 2008 and 2009 seasons on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. 2011: Back-up tight end. Played in 51 games (29 starts) at Oklahoma, totaling 62 receptions for 775 yards. ¾ Most productive season came his senior year when he started 13 of 14 games and posted career-highs of 23 receptions, 290 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Attended Arlington (TX) High School. Combined for 2,523 yards of total offense his senior year, passing for 1,626 and rushing for 897 yards with 9 touchdowns. ¾ Led his team to a 12-2 record as well District and Bi-District titles. ¾ Competed in 110m hurdles and qualified for state meet. ¾ His dad, Mickey, has been a high school football coach for 35 years. ¾ Brother, Matt, played defensive back at Nebraska and for the Kansas City Chiefs. Player Profiles Media.
Andre Fluellen Defensive Tackle Florida State 4th Year Ht: 6-2 Wt: 302 Born: 3/7/85 Cartersville, Ga. Draft: 08, R3b (87)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Growing up, Fluellen was a big fan of DT Warren Sapp and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ¾ Fluellen s favorite actor of all time is the late Bernie Mac and he thinks Soul Man is the funniest movie he s ever seen. He s also a fan of the Bernie Mac Show. ¾ One thing Fluellen does not do prior to game time is listen to music because he feels that sometimes he can get overly hyped before the game. ¾ Fluellen has recently been getting into music and has a couple of programs in his homemade studio that consists of a TB and a keyboard. ¾ During the offseason Fluellen works on his marketing company that he recently started and hopes that when his career is over in 15 years or so it will be an easy carry over into the business world. ¾ After his playing career, Fluellen hopes to be some type of sportscaster or a news journalist writing sports stories. After being an English major in college, he d like to apply that in some aspect to his career. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (87th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Fluellen has progressed for the Lions in his first three years with the club and emerged as a regular in the defensive line rotation, including time at the defensive end position. ¾ Has played in 39 career games (five starts). ¾ Career defensive tallies include 40 tackles (24 solo), 2.5 sacks (23.5 yards lost) and one pass defense. 2011: Fourth-year back-up defensive tackle and contributor on special teams. ¾ Forced his first career fumble in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Part of a defensive unit that helped the Lions to a 27-20 against the Bucs. Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. ¾ The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. Tampa s leading rusher was QB Josh Freeman, who finished with 26 yards. ¾ Inactive vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Served as a back-up defensive tackle, with spot duty at end, and on special teams. Played in all 16 games in 2010 while registering 10 tackles (8 solo) and 1 sack (13 yds). Closed out Florida State career with 81 tackles (38 solo), 5.0 sacks, 18 tackles for loss and five pass defenses. ¾ Named to several preseason All-American and All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams, in addition to earning a berth on the Bednarik Award Watch list (nation s top defensive player) before senior season in 2007. ¾ As a junior in 2006, Fluellen started 11-of-13 games at the nose guard position and two at the defensive tackle position and finished seventh on the team in tackles, and first among all defensive linemen, with a career-high 28 stops. ¾ In first season as a regular on the defensive line in 2005, Fluellen started 12-of-13 games at the defensive tackle spot and tied for second on the team in tackles by a defensive lineman with 26 and his 7.5 tackles for loss ranked sixth on a Florida State team that led the nation in that category with 126. ¾ Appeared in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman and finished the year with six tackles, including one for loss and two passes defensed. ¾ Recorded two tackles in a game twice (Miami and Duke). Graduated from Cartersville in 2003 and named a three-star player by Rivals.com and the 28 th rated defensive tackle in the country. Rated by Rivals.com Georgia Top 50. ¾ Recorded 93 tackles and 11.0 sacks his senior season. ¾ As a junior he had 88 tackles, 10.0 sacks, six forced fumbles and scored two touchdowns. ¾ Had a 345 lb. bench press, a 495 lb. squat and a 330 lb. power clean. ¾ Played on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school. ¾ Majored in literature at Florida State and his favorite class was Greek Mythology. FLUELLEN S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...4 (twice) Last at Cin 12/6/09 Sacks:... 1 (twice) Last vs. GB 12/12/10 Pass Defenses:...1 vs. TB 11/23/08 FLUELLEN S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2008 Det 8 2 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Det 14 3 18 9 9 1.5 10.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 16 0 10 8 2 1.0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 5 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 43 5 40 24 16 2.5 23.5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Player Profiles Media. Jason Fox Tackle Miami (Fla.) 2nd Year Ht: 6-6 Wt: 314 Born: 5/2/88 Fort Worth, Texas Draft: 10, R4 (128)-Det Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Pro Selected in the fourth round (128th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Fox brings intelligence and versatility to the offensive line. Enjoyed a successful career at Miami starting in 47 games for the Hurricanes, ranking third in their history among offensive linemen behind the 48 registered by Mike Sullivan (1987-90) and Richard Mercier (1995-96, 98-99). 2011: Second-year back-up offensive tackle. ¾ Inactive in season opener at Tampa (9/11) at vs. Kansas City (9/18), at Minnesota (9/25), at Dallas (10/2) vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Served as a back-up right tackle. ¾ Inactive for the season opener at Chicago (9/12), vs. Philadelphia (9/19), at Minnesota (9/26), at Green Bay (10/3), against St. Louis (10/10), at New York Giants (10/17), against Washington (10/31), against the New York Jets (11/7), at Buffalo (11/14), at Dallas (11/21), against New England (11/25) and against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Saw first game action of the season on field goal line against Green Bay (12/12). ¾ Saw significant playing time on offense after T Corey Hilliard left game due to injury in season-finale win vs. Minnesota (1/2). Fox started 47 games for the Hurricanes, ranking third in their history among offensive linemen behind the 48 registered by Mike Sullivan (1987-90) and Richard Mercier (1995-96, 98-99). The only other Hurricanes with more starting assignments than Fox was safety Ed Reed (48, 1998-2001) and defensive tackle William Joseph (50, 1999-2002). ¾ 39 of his starting assignments came at left offensive tackle, with eight other starts at right tackle during his freshman season. ¾ During his last two seasons serving as team captain, Fox recorded 177 knockdowns/key blocks, with 21 touchdown-resulting blocks and twelve downfield blocks, as he was penalized six times and allowed just 3.0 quarterback sacks, along with five pressures on the team s last 827 pass plays. ¾ Named first team All-ACC and an honorable mention Associated Press All-American in 2009. Two-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after wins against Oklahoma and Virginia. Helped a Miami offense rack up 4,549 yards (3,056 passing, 1,493 rushing), which is the most since the 2004 season (4,593 yards). ¾ One of three team captains in 2008. Started 12 of 13 games for the Hurricanes at left tackle, missing his first career game against Virginia Tech. ¾ Scored a rushing touchdown on a tackle-throw-back play against Florida State from five yards out. ¾ In 2007, season-long starter at left tackle, moving over from the right side during spring practice. Started at left tackle against Marshall, Oklahoma, FIU, Texas A&M, Duke, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Florida State, NC State, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Boston College. ¾ As a freshman in 2006, started the first 11 games of the season and returned to the starting lineup in the bowl game. Did not allow a sack all season. Started eight games at right tackle and four games at left tackle. Named first-team Freshman All-America by CollegeFootballNews.com and second team by The Sporting News and Rivals.com. Selected to The Sporting News ACC All-Freshman team. ¾ Named the team s Offensive Rookie of the Year. One of eight UM players who were selected to the 2006 ACC Academic Football Team. Coached by Mike Papas. Athletic high school tight end and played offensive line and defensive end as a senior in 2005. ¾ As a junior in 2004, played tight end, catching seven passes for 95 yards. ¾ Rated as the No. 16 offensive tackle by Rivals.com and No. 24 by Scout.com. ¾ As a tight end, ranked No. 15 by PrepStar, No. 13 by Collegefootballnews.com and No. 22 by ESPN. Ranked the No. 13 player on the Dallas Morning News Area Top 100 list. ¾ Graduated in Dec., 2009 with a degree in Marketing. FOX S career STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2010 Det 4 0 2011 Det 0 0 Totals 4 0
Player Profiles Media. vincent fuller Safety Virginia Tech 7th Year Ht: 6-1 Wt: 192 Born: 8/3/82 Baltimore, Md. Draft: 05, R4 (108)-Ten Acquired: 11 FA Complete biographical information available on. mane facts ¾ List of favorites: (movie) GoodFellas ; (TV show) Pardon The Interruption ; (musical artist) Jay-Z; (video game) Madden; (actor) Denzel Washington; (vacation getaway) being at home ; and (book) Pride and Prejudice. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions October 6, 2011. ¾ Released by the Titans September 3, 2011. ¾ Drafted by the Tennesee Titans in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. Pro 2010: Appeared in 12 games with three starts as the nickel back and collected 32 tackles and an interception. Collected a career-best nine tackles at N.Y. Giants (9/26/10). Was inactive for four games, including the final three contests. 2009: Tied for second on the team with three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. Also posted 33 tackles, a sack, seven passes defensed and four special teams tackles on coverage units. 2008: Played in 16 games as team s nickel defensive back and posted career high with 43 tackles. Also contributed four passes defensed, one forced fumble and six special teams tackles. 2007: Played in 16 games as team s nickel defensive back and posted then-career highs in tackles (35), interceptions (two), passes defensed (four), sacks (one) and quarterback pressures (three). Added five stops on special teams. 2006: Played in all 16 games and posted 15 tackles, two quarterback pressures, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles in a reserve role on defense. Registered 10 tackles on special teams. 2005: Played in two games before suffering season-ending right fibula injury against Baltimore (9/18). Was inactive for five games (9/25 at St. Louis through 10/23 at Arizona) before being placed on injured reserve Oct. 29. During his 50-game Virginia Tech career, totaled 142 tackles, a halfsack, 19 pass deflections, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and returned blocked field goal 74 yards for touchdown. ¾ As senior, was All-ACC honorable mention selection, starting 13 gamesfor ACC Champions. Moved back to free safety from cornerback and recorded 51 tackles, four deflected passes, three interceptions and a forced fumble. ¾ As junior, played in every game with three starts at cornerback. Recorded career-high 56 tackles, seven passes defensed, an interception, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. ¾ In 2005 pre-draft workouts, Fuller measured a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical jump. ¾ Graduated with degree in business information technology. ¾ Fuller credits his experience as a quarterback at Woodlawn High School in Baltimore, Md., as one of the reasons for his aptitude in understanding offenses. ¾ Fuller s brother, Kyle, is a starting cornerback at Virginia Tech. Kyle was one of two true freshmen to play for the Hokies in 2010.
Dylan Gandy Center Texas Tech 6th Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 295 Born: 3/8/82 Harlingen, Texas Draft: 05, R4 (129)-Ind Acquired: 09, FA Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ While growing up in Texas, Gandy was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. ¾ Gandy s favorite all-time movie is Lonesome Dove - a TV mini-series featuring Robert Duvall, Tommie Lee Jones and Angelica Huston. He also regularly watches the sitcom, The Office. ¾ One of Gandy s forte s is barbeque and he specializes in smoked brisket, which is a staple of where he s from. ¾ Following his playing career, Gandy would like to get into coaching high school football. He has a degree in history and could see himself as a history teacher and football coach at a high school. ¾ Re-signed with Detroit as an unrestricted free agent July 29, 2011. ¾ Signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions Apr. 3, 2009 and then resigned with the Lions as a restricted free agent Apr. 15, 2010. ¾ Signed by the Oakland Raiders Nov. 26, 2008 and waived by the Raiders Dec. 4, 2008. ¾ Signed by the Denver Broncos May 16, 2008 and was released by the Broncos Aug. 30, 2008. Re-signed by the Broncos Sept. 2, 2008 and waived Sept. 9, 2008. Re-signed by the Broncos Sept. 24, 2008 and waived by the Broncos Oct. 6, 2008. ¾ Released from the Indianapolis Colts May 4, 2008. ¾ Originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (129 th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. Versatile interior offensive lineman who can play center and both guard positions. He has also contributed on special teams during his career. ¾ Gandy enjoyed his most successful season to date in 2006 where he started in a career-high 11 games at left guard and appeared in all 16 contests for the Colts who won Super Bowl XLI that year. ¾ Gandy helped Indianapolis post the highest third-down success rate (56.1 percent/105-of-187) in the NFL since the 1970 merger and allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the league while averaging an AFC best 379.4 yards per game. 2011: Back-up guard and contributor on special teams. ¾ Saw time at guard vs. Kansas City (9/18). Recovered a RB Keiland Williams fumble on first-and-10 at the Detroit 46-yard line with 2:51 remaining in the game. 2010: Played in all 16 games and contributed on special teams and as a back-up guard. ¾ Came in at right guard during the third quarter at Minnesota (9/26) after G Stephen Peterman left with a re-aggravated foot injury. Started 20 career games during four seasons at Texas Tech. Spent most of his first three seasons at guard before starting 12 games at center during his senior year. ¾ Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference honors after not allowing a sack that campaign. ¾ Earned academic all-conference honors as a junior and sophomore. ¾ Redshirted as a true freshman. Attended Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas. Received firstteam all-district and All-Central Texas honors. Lettered in track and field. ¾ Majored in history at Texas Tech. ¾ Dylan Colter Gandy was born on Mar. 8, 1982, in Harlingen, Texas. GANDY S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2005 Ind 16 2 2006 Ind 16 11 2007 Ind 10 1 2008 Oak/Den 0 0 2009 Det 15 5 2010 Det 16 0 2011 Det 6 0 Totals 79 19 Player Profiles Media.
Jason Hanson Kicker Washington State 20th Year Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190 Born: 6/17/70 Spokane, Wash. Draft: 92, R2 (56)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Pro Bowls: 1998, 2000. ¾ Grew up playing soccer, but when he reached junior high school, he began kicking a football and went on to play both football and soccer in high school. ¾ Avid golfer who served as the Honorary co-chairman of the 2007 Detroit Lions Invitational Charity Golf Tournament. ¾ In May 2007, Hanson nailed his first-ever hole-in-one on a Par 3 178-yard hole at Indian Cannon Gold Course in Spokane, Wash. ¾ Hanson helped establish Providence Youth Outreach in Pontiac, Mich., which helps at-risk youth from ages 12-22 and through his Points For Providence program, he donates $200 for every field goal he kicks. He also helps solicit corporate contributions and spends time mentoring youth in this program. ¾ Served as spokesman for the Lions 12th annual Toys For Tots toy drive. ¾ Donated Lions home game tickets to Eagle Ministries through the Lions CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. ¾ Honored as Lions 2006 team MVP by the Detroit Lions Quarterback Club. ¾ Participated in Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build for Super Bowl XL week, where 40 home kits were built and shipped to the Gulf Coast to provide housing for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. ¾ Active Christian speaker. ¾ A big fan of music, he particularly likes jazz, country, hard rock and contemporary Christian. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured by the Detroit Lions Dec. 1, 2010. ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions February 18, 2009 to a four-year contract extension (through 2012). ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions July 30, 2004 to a four-year contract extension (through 2008). ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions July 12, 1999 to a six-year contract extension (through 2004). ¾ Designated by the Detroit Lions as the team s transition player February 15, 1994. Signed contract extension with the Lions Dec. 12, 1995. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions to a contract extension Nov. 19, 1993. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (56th overall) in the 1992 NFL Draft. The 20-year veteran, and one of the NFL s most productive kickers, is the Lions all-time scoring leader with 1,948 points as well as the all-time leader in field goals (452) and extra points (592). Hanson is only the sixth player in NFL history to connect on 400 career field goals. With a 51-yarder at Indianapolis (12/14/08) Hanson recorded his 41st 50+-yard field goal and set the all-time record for 50+-yard field goals in his career by surpassing Morten Andersen. ¾ Voted team captain for fifth-straight year (2007-11). ¾ Holds NFL record for the most games played by one player with one team (301), and he is the first player in NFL history to play 300 games with one franchise. ¾ Hanson is the first kicker in NFL history to go 8-for-8 on 50+-yard field goals in a single season. ¾ In 2008, he was named to the Lions 75th Season All-Time Team. ¾ Hanson became only the seventh player in NFL history to surpass 1,900 career points, and currently has 1,948 career points. He ranks first in all-time scoring amongst active players and seventh all-time. ¾ Also holds NFL record making 24 consecutive field goals of 40+ yards. ¾ Hanson ranks first in every statistical category for a place kicker in Lions history with longest field goal (56), field goals made (452), field goals attempted (550), points scored (1,948), extra points made (592) and extra points attempted (600). ¾ He is also the franchise leader in games played with 301 and is the franchise s all-time leader in seasons played with 20. ¾ Hanson, who made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1997 and 1999 seasons, has led the Lions in scoring in 18 seasons. He is the only player in NFL history to lead the same team in scoring for the first 18 years of their career. ¾ He is a five-time winner of the Lions Yale Lary Special Teams Player of the Year Award (1993, 99, 03, 06 and 08). ¾ Has connected on 404-of-463 (.873) career field goal attempts inside the 50-yard line and is a remarkable 285-of-299 (.953) from inside the 40-yard line for his career. From 40+ Yards, he is 167-of-251 (.665). ¾ Hanson has proved to be a valuable asset to the Lions as the team is 72-66 (.522) in his career when he kicks two-or-more field goals in a game, 41-19 (.683) when he makes three-or-more and 18-5 (.783) when he converts four field goals in a contest. ¾ In addition, Hanson has made 18 game-winning, fourth quarter or overtime kicks during his career (10 in regulation; eight in overtime). ¾ The Spokane, Wash., native has only missed eight extra points in his career (592-of-600) and has been perfect in PAT tries in 11 different seasons (1992-93, 1995-96 and 2000-02, 2004-06, 2009). ¾ Hanson has been quite accurate at Ford Field since the Lions began play there in 2002, going 125-for-142 (.880) on field goal attempts, which include five fourth-quarter or overtime game-winners and a long of 54 yards. He has made the second-most field goals at home (125) in the NFL since 2002. ¾ On kicks from 40+yards at home since 2002, Hanson is 51-of-65 (.785). He has the third-best field goal percentage at home for that range among kickers with at least 40 attempts. ¾ Has recorded 35 career special teams tackles. 2011: By playing in the season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11), Hanson has now played in 20 NFL seasons. He is the 15th player in NFL history to play in 20 seasons. Hanson now joins Hal off Famers T Jackie Slater (Los Angeles Rams: 20) and CB Darrell Green (Washington: 20) for the most seasons played for the team that originally drafted them. Currently second in the NFL points with 58 points, and he is second among kickers. ¾ The Lions season opener against the Buccaneers (9/11) marked Hanson s 296th career game, the most among active players. He ties Hall of Fame C Bruce Matthews for the most games played with one team in NFL History. His 296 games also ties him with Matthew s for eighth on the NFL s all-time career games played list. ¾ Hanson finished with 9 points (2 field goals and 3 PATs), moving his career tally to 1,899. ¾ Playing in the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18) marked Hanson s 297th career-game, setting an all-time NFL record for the most games played by one player for one team. He surpassed Hall of Fame C Bruce Matthews who played 296 games for the Houston Oilers/ Tennessee Titans. ¾ On the PAT following the Lions first touchdown vs. the Chiefs, Hanson reached 1,900 career points to become the seventh player in NFL history with 1,900 career-points. He ended the game with 12 points (2 field goals and 6 PATs). He has now scored 10 or more points in 60 career games. ¾ With 3:29 left in the second quarter, Hanson connected on a 51-yard field goal. He holds the NFL record for 50-yard field goals, and the 51-yarder now gives him 46 for his career. He now has also registered a 50-yard field goal in 17 NFL seasons. He is tied with K Morten Andersen, K Jason Elam and K John Kasay for the most seasons in NFL history recording a 50-yard field goal. ¾ Kicked the game winning 32-yard field goal in overtime at Minnesota (9/25). It was the 18th time in his career that he has made a gamewinning kick in the fourth quarter or in over time, and it was his eighth game-winning kick in overtime. He was 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, making field goals of 28, 50, 40 and 32 yards. It was the 23rd time in his career he has made four field goals in a game. His 50-yarder extended his NFL record of 50-yard field goals to 47. ¾ He made 3 late field goals against the Vikings, with the first, a 50-yarder, with 5:20 left to play. He made 2 field goals in the fourth quarter and overtime to take the lead (40-yard, 2:30 in the fourth) and the gamewinner (32 yards with 13:01 to play in OT). His 50-yarder tied the game at 20-20 with 5:20 left to play in regulation. ¾ 14 points in the overtime win (4 FG, 2 PAT) mark the 17th time in his career that he has recorded 14-or-more points in a game. It was also the 23rd time in his career that he has made four field goals in a game. He moved passed K Gary Anderson for third place on the League s record list for most career games with four field goals. ¾ Connected on 2 field goals (33, 51) in the team s 34-30 win at Dallas (10/2), recording 4 touchbacks. Hanson scored a total of 10 points on the day (2 FGs, 4 PATs), giving him 45 points on the season. He has scored at least 10 points in three consecutive games. It is the fourth time in his career he has scored 10+ points in three consecutive games during his career (2007, 1994, 1993). ¾ His 51-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys pushed the Lions comeback to a three-point deficit with 4:22 left to play. The 51-yarder extends his NFL record to 48. He has now also made 3 50- yard field goals this year, each on the past three games. It is the 10th time in his career he has made 3 for 50-yard field goals. It is also the first time in his career that he has hit 50-yarder in three-straight games. ¾ In the Lions 24-13 win vs. Chicago (10/10), Hanson became the first player in NFL history to player 300 career games with one team and he is the eighth player in NFL history to play 300 career games. ¾ Connected on two-of-three field goals for 25 and 24 yards respectively vs. San Francisco (10/16) also made booth PATs in the game. 2010: The season opener marked Hanson s 19th NFL season and his 288th game. Hanson is tied for third for the most seasons a player has played with the team that originally drafted them. He is behind Hall of Fame T Jackie Slater 20 with L.A. Rams) and Hall of Fame CB Darrell Green (20 with Washington Redskins). He is also 11th overall in League history in career games. On the season, he was 3-of-4 (.750) on 50-yard attempts and 7-of-9 (.778) on 40+-yard attempts. ¾ Was successful on four field goals, including a 52-yarder at Green Bay (10/3). The 52-yarder was his 43rd career 50-yard field which extended his NFL record for the most career 50-yard field goals. Hanson has made a 50-yard field goal in 16 of his 19 NFL seasons, including the last 6 seasons. He is now tied with K Gary Anderson for third place in NFL History for the most games with four field goals.
Player Profiles Media. ¾ Scored 14 points against the Rams marking the first time in his career he has scored at least 14 points in back-to-back games. ¾ Connected on two 50-yard field goals (50, 50) at the New York Giants (10/17), his 44th and 45th of his career. Tied an NFL Record with three other players (Josh Brown, Martin Gramatica and John Kasay) by making two 50-yard field goals in a game for the fourth time in his career. ¾ Missed only his second game of his 19-year career (inactive) due to a right knee injury at Buffalo (11/14). Inactive at Dallas (11/21) and against New England (11/25), after suffering knee injury at the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list for the first time of his career Dec. 1, 2010. Considered one of the finest kicking specialists in the history of college football. ¾ Made 57.1 percent of his field goal tries (20-of-35) from 50 yards-orlonger, setting Washington State and Pac 10 records. ¾ His 20 field goals from 50 yards-or-longer set an NCAA mark, topping the previous career mark of 16 by Tony Franklin of Texas A&M (38 attempts, 1975-78), and his 39 collegiate field goals of 40 yards-orlonger surpassed Russell Erxleben of Texas NCAA career record of 32. ¾ Holds the school record with 328 points, topping the old mark of 248 points by Steve Broussard (1986-89). ¾ Kicked at least two field goals in a game 20 times, surpassing Kevin Butler of Georgia s NCAA record (17, 1981-84). ¾ Holds WSU s all-time records with 63 field goals and 139 conversions. ¾ All-American third-team selection by the Poor Man s Guide to the NFL Draft and Football News as a senior in 1991. ¾ All-Pac-10 first-team choice as a punter and second- team pick as a kicker his senior year. ¾ Led the team with 58 points his senior year and led the conference with 55 punts for 2,245 yards (40.8 avg). ¾ Kicked a 62-yard field goal that year, setting the record for the longest field goal without a tee in NCAA history. ¾ Set a conference record by making 7-of-9 field goals from 50 yards-orlonger in 1991 as well, one shy of the NCAA season mark. ¾ All-American choice as a punter by ESPN his junior year in 1990. ¾ Unanimous All-American first-team pick as a sophomore in 1989. ¾ GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American pick who received a Bachelor of Science degree in premed from Washington State, possessing a 3.8 grade point average. Lettered twice in football, three times in soccer and once in basketball at Mead (Spokane, Wash.) High. ¾ All-Greater Spokane League grid pick as a kicker and punter and was named All-State first-team by the Washington Sportswriters Association. ¾ Brother, Travis, handled placekicking duties for the Washington Huskies (1990-93). ¾ He and his wife, Kathleen, were married in 1992 and have two sons, Ryan and Luke, and a daughter, Jessica. ¾ Born Jason Douglas Hanson in Spokane, Wash. HANSON S SINGLE-GAME BESTS FG Attempts:... 7 vs. Min 10/17/99 Field Goals:... 6 vs. Min 10/17/99 Extra Points:... 7 vs. Chi 11/27/97 Points Scored:...19 vs. Min 10/17/99 Long Field Goal:... 56 (twice) Last at Carolina 11/16/08 HANSON S CAREER STATISTICS Total 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ PAT Year Tm G S M A Pct Lg M A M A M A M A M A M A Pts 1992 Det 16 0 21 26.808 52 0 0 5 5 10 10 4 6 2 5 30 30 93 1993 Det 16 0 34 43.791 53 1 1 8 8 15 15 7 12 3 7 28 28 130 1994 Det 16 0 18 27.667 49 0 0 6 7 7 7 5 8 0 5 39 40 93 1995 Det 16 0 28 34.824 56 2 2 4 4 16 17 5 10 1 1 48 48 132 1996 Det 16 0 12 17.706 51 0 0 4 4 4 5 3 5 1 3 36 36 72 1997 Det 16 0 26 29.897 55 0 0 10 10 8 9 5 5 3 5 39 40 117 1998 Det 16 0 29 33.879 51 0 0 8 8 7 7 13 15 1 3 27 29 114 1999 Det 16 0 26 32.813 52 0 0 8 8 4 4 10 12 4 8 28 29 106 2000 Det 16 0 24 30.800 54 2 2 6 7 10 12 4 7 2 2 29 29 101 2001 Det 16 0 21 30.700 54 1 1 2 2 8 8 6 12 4 7 23 23 86 2002 Det 16 0 23 28.821 49 0 0 8 8 8 9 7 8 0 3 31 31 100 2003 Det 16 0 22 23.957 54 0 0 7 7 6 6 5 6 4 4 26 27 92 2004 Det 16 0 24 28.857 48 0 0 9 9 10 11 5 8 0 0 28 28 100 2005 Det 15 0 19 24.792 52 1 1 9 9 3 3 4 7 2 4 27 27 84 2006 Det 16 0 29 33.879 53 1 1 12 12 6 6 7 8 3 6 30 30 117 2007 Det 16 0 29 35.829 53 1 1 4 5 10 12 11 13 3 4 35 36 122 2008 Det 16 0 21 22.955 56 0 0 3 3 4 5 6 6 8 8 25 26 88 2009 Det 16 0 21 28.750 50 0 0 5 5 8 9 7 10 1 4 25 25 88 2010 Det 8 0 12 14.857 52 0 0 1 1 4 4 4 5 3 4 19 19 55 2011 Det 6 0 13 14.929 51 0 0 6 6 3 3 1 1 3 4 19 19 58 Totals 301 0 452 550.822 56 9 9 125 128 151 162 119 164 48 87 592 600 1948 Postseason Total 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ PAT Year Tm G S M A Pct Lg M A M A M A M A M A M A Pts 1993 Det 1 0 1 1 1.000 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 6 1994 Det 1 0 1 2.500 38 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1995 Det 1 0 0 0.000-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 1997 Det 1 0 1 1 1.000 33 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1999 Det 1 0 0 0.000-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Totals 5 0 3 4.750 47 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 0 0 9 9 18 2011 (Det) Total 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ PAT Date Opp G S M A Pct Lg M A M A M A M A M A M A Pts 9/11 at TB 1 0 2 2 1.000 28 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 9 9/18 KC 1 0 2 2 1.000 51 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 12 9/25 at Min 1 0 4 4 1.000 50 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 14 10/2 at Dal 1 0 2 2 1.000 51 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 4 4 10 10/9 CHI 1 0 1 1 1.000 31 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 10/16 SF 1 0 2 3 66.70025 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 7 10/23 ATl 0 10/30 at Den 0 11/13 at Chi 0 11/20 Car 0 11/24 GB 0 12/4 at No 0 12/11 MIN 0 12/18 at Oak 0 12/24 SD 0 1/1 at GB 0 Totals 6 0 13 14.929 51 0 0 6 6 3 3 1 1 3 4 19 19 58 Getting a Kick out of Hanson Hanson vs. The NFL Total PAT 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Tm G S M A Pct Lg M A M A M A M A M A M A Pts Ari 13 0 19 25.760 49 33 33 0 0 8 8 6 7 5 7 0 3 90 Atl 12 0 11 13.846 44 30 30 2 2 2 2 5 5 2 4 0 0 63 Bal 3 0 2 3.667 39 6 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 12 Buf 4 0 5 6.833 43 10 10 0 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 1 25 Car 5 0 6 7.857 56 9 9 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 2 2 27 Chi 36 0 51 66.773 52 74 77 0 0 20 21 18 20 11 19 2 6 227 Cin 5 0 7 8.875 51 9 9 0 0 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 30 Cle 5 0 5 7.714 56 16 16 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 2 3 31 Dal 9 0 13 20.650 47 13 13 1 1 3 3 4 5 5 5 0 6 52 Den 3 0 4 4 1.000 53 7 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 19 GB 37 0 62 68.912 54 63 63 1 1 11 11 21 21 21 21 8 14 249 Hou 2 0 2 3.667 54 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 11 Ind 4 0 9 11.818 55 5 5 0 0 2 3 4 4 0 1 3 3 32 Jac 4 0 7 10.700 45 10 10 0 0 2 2 4 6 1 2 0 0 31 KC 5 0 7 7 1.000 51 14 14 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 2 1 1 23 Mia 5 0 4 4 1.000 52 7 8 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 Min 37 0 58 77.753 53 70 70 1 1 12 12 24 25 17 31 4 8 244 Ne 5 0 15 16.938 49 8 8 0 0 7 7 5 5 3 3 0 1 53 No 8 0 12 12 1.000 47 10 10 0 0 5 5 4 4 3 3 0 0 46 NYG 7 0 8 10.800 50 16 16 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 3 40 NYJ 6 0 8 8 1.000 49 9 10 0 0 3 3 2 2 3 3 0 0 33 Oak 3 0 6 6 1.000 54 8 8 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 26 Phi 5 0 5 7.714 51 9 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 4 1 2 24 Pit 6 0 8 11.727 51 12 12 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 8 1 1 36 SD 4 0 1 2.500 23 7 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 Sea 6 0 10 12.833 51 11 12 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 4 2 3 41 SF 11 0 16 19.842 51 14 15 1 1 3 3 6 6 3 5 3 4 62 Stl 7 0 14 15.933 50 15 15 1 1 5 5 3 3 4 5 1 1 57 TB 25 0 44 54.815 50 57 57 1 1 13 14 18 21 10 11 2 7 189 Ten 5 0 5 7.714 53 11 11 0 0 3 3 1 1 0 2 1 1 26 Was 10 0 19 22.864 54 14 14 0 0 3 3 7 7 5 7 4 5 71 Hanson Game-Winning FGs (4 TH Quarter/Overtime) Date Opp Stadium Yds Qtr Time Score 9/12/93 at NE Foxboro 38 OT 3:56 W, 19-16 ¾ First career 4th quarter game-winning field goal 10/24/93 at LARm Anaheim 18 4 0:04 W, 16-13 ¾ Shortest game winner and latest in regulation 9/4/94 ATL Silverdome 37 OT 9:46 W, 31-28 ¾ First game-winning kick at home 9/19/94 at Dal Texas 44 OT 0:32 W, 20-17 ¾ Game-winning kick in Monday night thriller 10/30/94 at NYG Giants 24 OT 8:17 W, 28-25 ¾ Set record for most overtime wins in a season 11/17/96 SEA Silverdome 43 4 4:32 W, 17-16 ¾ Snapped four-game losing streak 11/26/98 PIT Silverdome 42 OT 13:08 W, 19-16 ¾ Thanksgiving Day Classic remembered by OT coin flip 10/17/99 MIN Silverdome 48 4 0:07 W, 25-23 ¾ Tied Lions record for most field goals in game with six 9/10/00 Was silverdome 37 4 11:36 W, 15-10 ¾ Kicked five FGs accounting for all 15 pts. 37-yd FG gave Lions 12-10 lead and added 35-yd FG (6:24) for final score 11/12/00 ATL Silverdome 44 4 1:43 W, 13-10 ¾ Secured win in new Head Coach Gary Moeller s first game 10/20/02 CHI Ford Field 48 OT 10:12 W, 23-20 ¾ First overtime game played at Ford Field 11/3/02 DAL Ford Field 43 4 0:48 W, 9-7 ¾ 12 th fourth quarter or overtime game winner 11/9/03 CHI Ford Field 48 4 0:39 W, 12-10 ¾ Responsible for all Lions points in the win 11/27/03 GB Ford Field 49 4 13:09 W, 22-14 ¾ Thanksgiving Day win over NFC North champs 10/23/05 at Cle Cleveland Browns Stadium 50 4 14:07 W, 13-10 ¾ 15th fourth quarter/ot game winning kick. 12/24/05 at NO Alamodome 39 4 0:00 W, 13-12 ¾ First game winner as time expired in regulation. 9/16/07 MIN Ford Field 37 OT 8:55 W, 20-17 ¾ First victory over the Vikings since the 2001 season.
Jerome Harrison Running Back Washington State 6th Year Ht: 5-9 Wt: 205 Born: 2/26/83 Kalamazoo, Mich. Draft: 06, R5 (145)-Cle Acquired: 11, UFA-Phi Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Enjoyed watching Barry Sanders in his youth. ¾ In the offseason, Jerome enjoys going to polo matches and enjoys playing the sport himself. ¾ His favorite TV show is The Boondocks and enjoys watching Bubble Guppies with his daughter. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent August 9, 2011. ¾ Traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2010. ¾ Selected in the fifth round (145th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 2006 NFL Draft. Veteran running back ranks third in the NFL for most rushing yards in a single game. He joins the Lions this season after being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles from the Cleveland Browns after five games in 2010. Appeared in 59 games, while rushing for 1,640 yards and scoring 7 touchdowns. ¾ Set a Browns single-game record with 39 carries on 12/27/09 vs. Oak., while finishing with 148 yards and a score. ¾ Over the final three games of 2009, amassed a league-high 561 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, which ranked as the eighth-highest threegame total in NFL history and the most-ever by a Brown. 2011: Serves as a back-up running back. Has 14 carries for 41 yards on the year. ¾ Inactive vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Appeared in 12 games between the Browns and Eagles, while helping the Eagles make it to the playoffs. Added depth at running back in Philadelphia behind LeSean McCoy. ¾ Amassed 109 rushing yards on 11 attempts vs. Was. (11/15), and recorded his first touchdown as an Eagle on a 50-yard scamper. ¾ Gained 99 yards on 21 carries vs. Dal. (1/2). Played 22 career games (16 starts) at Washington State, totaling 2,800 rushing yards on 482 carries and 25 touchdowns. ¾ Ranks first on the school s single-season rushing yards list (1,900 in 2005), second in career rushing touchdowns (25), second in singleseason all-purpose yards (2,113 in 2005), fifth in career rushing yards (2,800), sixth in career rushing attempts (482) and sixth in all-purpose yards (3,267). ¾ Posted 14 consecutive 100-yard rushing performances to round out his collegiate career. ¾ Transferred to Washington State after two season at Pasadena City Junior College (2002-03) where he amassed 2,092 yards and 21 touchdowns. A two-year captain, earned All-American Honorable Mention and Detroit Free Press All-State honors as a senior at Kalamazoo HS (MI) after setting school single-season records in yards (2,338) and touchdowns (31) ¾ Earned all-state honors in basketball and track and field ¾ Received all-conference first-team and all-state honorable mention accolades as a junior ¾ Majored in criminal justice HARRISONS S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Rushing Attempts:...39 vs. Oak 12/27/09 Rushing Yards:...286 at KC 12/20/09 Rushing Long:...72t at Buf 11/17/08 Touchdowns:... 3 at KC 12/20/09 Receptions:...7 vs. SD 12/6/09 Receiving Yards:...62 vs. SD 12/6/09 Reception Long:...23t (twice) vs. KC 9/19/10 Harrison s CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 Cle 10 1 20 60 3.0 15 0 9 47 5.2 12t 0 107 2007 Cle 8 0 23 142 6.2 17 0 2 19 9.5 15 0 161 2008 Cle 15 0 34 246 7.2 72t 1 12 116 9.7 23 1 362 2009 Cle 14 7 194 862 4.4 71t 5 34 220 6.5 18 2 1082 2010 Cle/Phi 12 3 71 330 4.6 50t 1 12 85 7.1 23 0 415 2011 Det 5 0 14 41 2.9 14 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 44 Totals 64 11 356 1681 4.7 72t 7 70 490 7.0 23 3 2171 Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2010 Phi 1 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 1 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 (Det) RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TotY 9/11 at TB 1 0 8 27 3.4 9 0 0 0 0.0-0 27 9/18 KC 1 0 4 6 1.5 14 0 0 0 0.0-0 6 9/25 at Min 1 0 2 8 4 5 0 1 3 3 3 0 11 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 0 14 41 2.9 14 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 44 Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 1/9 GB 1 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 Totals 1 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
Will Heller Tight End Georgia Tech 9th Year Ht: 6-6 Wt: 275 Born: 2/28/81 Dunwoody, Ga. Draft: 03, FA-TB Acquired: 09, UFA-Sea Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ While Heller wasn t a big football fan growing up, he was a huge Duke basketball fan, his father s alma mater. The 1992 team with Bobby Hurley and Grant Hill were some of his favorite players that he watched growing up. ¾ In the offseason, Heller enjoys relaxing and playing golf and enjoys fishing in Tampa, Florida. ¾ After his career, he would like to utilize his civil engineering degree and get into the construction industry close to home. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent Mar. 16, 2009 to a one-year deal and re-signed with the Lions Mar. 8, 2010 to a three-year deal. ¾ Signed with the Seattle Seahawks Mar. 24, 2006 and re-signed with the club Mar. 5, 2007. ¾ Released Nov. 5, 2005 by the Miami Dolphins and re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec. 20, 2005 ¾ Released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sept. 4, 2005 and acquired via waivers by the Miami Dolphins Sept. 4, 2005. ¾ Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Apr. 28, 2003. Heller adds another strong blocking presence to the Lions offense, and he proved himself as an effective receiver in the first year with the club. ¾ Prior to joining Detroit in 2009, he had spent the three seasons (2006-08) with Seattle. Prior to playing in Seattle, Heller spent two seasons with Tampa Bay (2003-04), before being waived at the end of the 2005 preseason and claimed by Miami. ¾ He played in the first seven games for the Dolphins, recording one catch for a 1-yard score at Buffalo (10/9), but was released November 5. Heller re-signed with Tampa Bay December 20, 2005 and finished the season on their inactive list. 2011: Part of strong tight end trio. Adds strong locking presence and receiving skills. 2010: Contributed as a back-up tight end and on special teams. Played in all 16 games and had 4 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. ¾ Made first start of the season at Green Bay (10/3), and started vs. St. Louis (10/10), against Washington (10/31), at Buffalo (11/14), at Dallas (11/21) and against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Caught game-winning touchdown pass against Green Bay (12/12) on a 13-yard screen pass from QB Drew Stanton. Was his only catch of the game and first touchdown of the season. Played in 39 games with 10 starts at Georgia Tech. Had 17 career receptions for 185 yards (10.9 avg.) with one touchdown. ¾ Started seven of 11 games his senior year and was used primarily as a blocker with six catches for 49 yards. Earned All-DeKalb County honors at Marist High. ¾ Played tight end, split end and defensive back. ¾ Also lettered in basketball. Majored in civil engineering. Player Profiles Media. HELLER S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...4 at Min 11/15/09 Receiving Yards:...53 at Chi 10/4/09 Receiving Touchdowns:... 2 vs. StL 10/21/07 Long Reception:...25 at Car 12/16/07 HELLER S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2003 TB 9 1 2 15 7.5 11 1 2004 TB 10 2 12 98 8.2 22 1 2005 Mia/TB 7 0 1 1 1.0 1 1 2006 Sea 16 0 4 32 8.0 12 1 2007 Sea 16 6 13 82 6.3 25 3 2008 Sea 12 0 4 29 7.3 14 0 2009 Det 16 9 29 296 10.2 24 3 2010 Det 16 6 4 37 9.3 13t 1 2011 Det 6 2 3 12 4.0 9 0 Totals 108 26 72 602 8.4 25 11 Postseason Year Team G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 Sea 2 1 3 20 6.7 10 0 2007 Sea 2 1 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 4 2 3 20 6.7 10 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 1 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 10/16 SF 1 0 1 9 9 9 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 2 3 12 4.0 9 0
Sammie Hill Defensive Tackle Stillman 3rd Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 329 Born: 11/8/86 West Blockton, Ala. Draft: 09, R4 (115)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Hill loved the Dallas Cowboys because Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders played the positions he couldn t play growing up. ¾ As a kid, Hill enjoyed watching the TGIF line-up of Family Matters, Step By Step, and Full House. ¾ Hill will watch any movie with Denzel Washington in it. ¾ Before games, Hill likes to listen to Young Jeezy and Gucci Man. ¾ He is a big collector of hats and shoes. His favorite hat is his St. Louis Cardinals hat, and his favorite shoe is the Nike Air Force Ones. ¾ At Stillman, he and two college teammates were heroic in their efforts to save a man from a burning house. The three Stillman players were driving by a house when they noticed a distressed woman who needed help. She told Hill and his teammates that her father was inside and they proceeded to rescue him from the burning building. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Hill is a good athlete with outstanding size and bulk and long arms that provides a large presence on the Lions defensive front. Quick and agile, he is stout at the point of attack. ¾ Has played 34 career games, recording 62 tackles (38 solo), 2.5 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ In his first pro season, he played 13 games (12 starts) at defensive tackle. He earned one of the team s starting defensive tackle positions to start his rookie season. 2011: Serves as a significant contributor at defensive tackle on the team s stout defensive line rotation. ¾ Recorded a season-high 4 tackles (2 solo) vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Completed second season and was a significant contributor as a back-up defensive tackle on the team s stout defensive line rotation. Recorded career-high 30 tackles (21 solo) and had 2.5 sacks (18 yds) and 1 fumble recovery. ¾ Recorded first career sack for a loss of 8 yards in season opener at Chicago (9/12). Also added a tackle-for-loss, 2 quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery. ¾ Recorded 0.5 sack for a loss of 2 yards and a tackle vs. Philadelphia (9/19). Was injured in the first quarter, but returned back to the line-up. ¾ Inactive at Green Bay (10/3) due to ankle injury he sustained at Minnesota (9/26). ¾ Returned to action in Lions 44-6 win vs. St. Louis (10/10) and had 2 tackles. ¾ Season-high 3 tackles (2 solo) at the New York Giants (10/17). ¾ Three tackles (1 solo) at Buffalo (11/14). ¾ Two tackles (2 solo), including one tackle for loss at Dallas (11/21). ¾ Recorded two tackles (2 solo) against New England (11/25). ¾ Had two tackles (1 solo) against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Recorded four tackles (2 solo), tackle of loss and one quarterback hit against Green Bay (12/12). ¾ Recorded a sack for a loss of 8 yards, along with three tackles (3 solo) in the team s win at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Had three tackles (2 solo) at Miami (12/26). Was a four-year starter for the Tigers, and he set the school record with 44.5 tackles for loss. During his freshman and sophomore seasons, he played defensive tackle and then was moved to defensive end for his final two seasons at Stillman. Named first-team All-SIAC in 2007 and 2008. ¾ In his second year (2008) at defensive end, he earned first-team all SIAC honors. During his senior season, he played in 11 games and registered career highs with 59 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and 7.5 sacks. ¾ Scored on a two-point pass play. ¾ Knocked down seven passes and recorded three fumble recoveries. ¾ Was moved to defensive end as a junior in 2007 by new head coach Greg Thompson. In his first season at defensive end, he was a first-team all-siac selection after collecting 52 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. Also caused four fumbles. ¾ Took an interception back 38 yards for a touchdown after dropping back into coverage as a giant middle linebacker. ¾ As a sophomore in 2006, he played in 10 games and garnered 41 tackles, two sacks and nine tackles for loss. ¾ In 2005, Following a red-shirt season, Hill was a defensive tackle and made a splash with 39 tackles, 3.5 sacks and six tackles for loss in the nine games he played. ¾ He also caught a pass as a tight end for a 16-yard touchdown. Graduated from West Blockton (Ala.) High School where he was selected all-conference and All-area. ¾ He was a versatile player as a prepster, playing both offensive defensive line along with tight end, linebacker and even place kicker. ¾ Was recruited by some schools to play basketball, and he was a catcher on the school s baseball team. HILL S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...5 (twice) Last at Cin 12/6/09 Fumbles Recoveries:... 1 (three times) Last at Chi 9/12/10 Sacks:...1 at Chi 9/12/10 HILL S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Det 13 12 26 14 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2010 Det 15 0 30 21 9 2.5 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2011 Det 6 0 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 12 62 38 24 2.5 18 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shaun Hill Quarterback Maryland 10th Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Born: 1/9/80 Parsons, Kan. Draft: 02, FA-Min Acquired: 10, T-SF Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Hill earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. St. Louis (11/16/08), where he became the first 49ers quarterback to post a perfect QB rating in the first half. ¾ Loves to fish. Quarterback started reeling in fish inhabiting farm ponds in his home state of Missouri during high school. When he lived in Minnesota as a member of the Vikings, Shaun caught a 30-inch, 9-pound walleye on his first trip out. He was able to lure the fish using a leech for bait 40-feet deep. Also in his fishing repertoire is a 48-inch muskie. ¾ Shaun owns all of the weightlifting records for quarterbacks at Maryland - power clean (303 lbs), bench press (320 lbs), and squat (500 lbs). ¾ Has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ¾ Hosts annual fundraising golf tournament at high school alma mater to benefit booster club. Hosts annual football camp in conjunction with the Parsons Police Football League. ¾ Signed one-year contract extension (thru 2011) July 10, 2010. ¾ Acquired by the Detroit Lions via trade from the San Francisco 49ers Mar. 16, 2010. ¾ Signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an unrestricted free agent June 2, 2006. ¾ Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Minnesota Vikings Apr. 25, 2002. As a proven, veteran quarterback, Hill adds valuable depth to the team s quarterback position. Has a 13-13 record as a starter (9-3 at home). ¾ Through his first 16 career starts (10-6), his career.625 winning pct. as a starter was the fourth-highest winning percentage among all undrafted quarterbacks since 1970 (min. 10 starts). All 16 starts at quarterback occurred while with the San Francisco 49ers (2006-09) and winning percentage (.625) is the third highest winning percentage in 49ers history. ¾ In his first NFL start, he set a record for the highest completion percentage in NFL history for a player making his first pass attempts. ¾ Originally entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2002 with Minnesota where he served primarily as the team s third quarterback from 2002-05. ¾ While with Minnesota, he worked with Lions Offense Coordinator Scott Linehan (2002-04) who served in the same role for the Vikings. 2011: In his second-year as the Lions back-up quarterback. ¾ Saw time in the fourth quarter in the Lions 48-3 home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). 2010: Team s back-up quarterback. Completed 257-of-416 passes (60.7 pct) on the year for 2,686 yards and 16 touchdowns. ¾ Came in during the third quarter in season opener at Chicago (9/12) after QB Matthew Stafford had to leave the game with a shoulder injury. Finished with 9 of 19 pass completions for 88 yards and an interception. ¾ Started and connected on 25-of-45 passes for career-high 335 yards, including a career-long of 75 on screen pass to RB Jahvid Best for a TD vs. Philadelphia (9/19). ¾ At Minnesota (9/26), Hill completed 67.4-percent of his passes (29-of- 43) for 237 yards and a touchdown. His 5-yard touchdown pass to TE Tony Scheffler in the first quarter gave Detroit a 7-0 lead. ¾ At Green Bay (10/3), completed 34-of-54 for 331 yards and two TDs. 237 yards in first half were a career high in first two quarters. 34 completions and 54 attempts were both single-game career highs. 34 pass completions are the second-highest single game tally for a Lions quarterback in team history. ¾ Hill completed 21-of-32 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns against St. Louis (10/10). His passing rating on the day was 117.6. His passer rating was the second highest of his career, second only to his 142.3 rating vs. St. Louis (11/16/08). 117.6 rating was the highest by a Lions quarterback since QB Jon Kitna registered 137.3 vs. Chicago (9/30/07). Also highest rating by Lions QB with 30 pass attempts since QB Joey Harrington recorded a rating of 121.8 vs. Arizona (11/13/05). ¾ When Hill connected with WR Nate Burleson on a 26-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Rams, it was Hill s third touchdown pass of the game, which is the most he s thrown for since joining the Lions and it ties his career high (3 vs. Tampa Bay 10/23/07). ¾ Left game in second quarter at the New York Giants (10/17) with broken arm. Threw one TD to Nate Burleson (14 yards) in the first quarter. ¾ Listed as inactive vs. Washington (10/31) after breaking forearm in game at New York Giants (10/17). Also next week vs. New York Jets (11/7/) ¾ Threw for 289 yards passing and was 32-of-47 with two TDs at Dallas (11/21). 32 completions tied for team s sixth-highest single-game tally. ¾ Completed 27-of-46 passes for 285 yards vs. New England. Connected with Calvin Johnson for a 19-yard score at the end of the first quarter. ¾ In return from a broken index finger, Hill helped steer the Lions to a 34-27 win at Miami (12/26)--team s first-ever win at Miami in five tries. Was 14-of-26 for 222 yards, tossed two TDs (no picks) and garnered 108.2 passer rating in a game played in windy conditions (22 MPH). ¾ Hill gave Lions a 10-7 lead in the second quarter against Dolphins when he hit TE Brandon Pettigrew on 20-yard pass for the team s first TD of the game. Trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, Hill engineered an 14-play, 86-yard drive on Lions first possession in second half that was capped off by 5-yard run by RB Maurice Morris. On the drive, Hill was 5-of-7 for 60 yards. After Lions forced Dolphins punt in fourth quarter, Hill changed game on next play when he found rookie RB Jahvid Best over the middle and he raced 53 yards for a TD that pulled the Lions within 3 points of the Dolphins (24-27). The TD was first of 17 points scored by Lions with under 5 minutes to play on way to fourth quarter come-from-behind win for the third week in a row. Two-year letterman for Maryland Terrapins, registering career passing totals of 3,158 yards and 19 touchdowns. ¾ Helped school earn first All-Atlantic Coast title since 1985 after guiding Maryland to a berth in the Orange Bowl and a 10th overall national ranking during senior season in 2001. ¾ Transferred to Maryland after starting college career at Hutchinson Community College (Kansas) from 1998-99 where he was All-Jayhawk Conference honorable mention as sophomore and All-Jayhawk Conference and NJCAA All-American honorable mention as freshman. As a three-year starter at quarterback and two-year starter at free safety at Parsons (Kan.) H.S., was a two-time All-Southeast Kansas first-team selection and an honorable mention all-state selection as a senior. ¾ Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track. ¾ Was a three-time All-SEK first-team choice in basketball, serving as team captain and earning all-state honors three times after guiding team to state tournament as a junior and senior. HILL S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Passing Attempts:...54 at GB 10/3/10 Passing Completions:...34 at GB 10/3/10 Passing Yards:...335 vs. Phi 9/19/10 Passing Completion Pct.:...81.5 vs. Min 12/9/07 Passing Long:...75t vs. Phi 9/19/10 Passing Touchdowns:... 3 (twice) Last vs. StL10/10/10 Interceptions:...3 at StL 12/21/08 Passing Rating:...142.3 vs. StL 11/16/08 Rushing Attempts:...6 vs. TB 12/23/07 Rushing Yards:...53 (twice) Last at GB 10/3/10 Rushing Long:...40 at GB 10/3/10 Rushing Touchdowns:... 1 (three times) Last vs. Was 12/28/08 HILL S CAREER STATISTICS PASSING RUSHING Year Tm G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Lg Sk Yds Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2002 Min 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0-0 2003 Min 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0-0 2004 Min 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0-0 2005 Min 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 2-2 -1.0-1 0 2006 SF 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0-0 2007 SF 3 2 2-0 79 54 501 68.4 5 1 26 6 31 101.3 12 14 1.2 12 1 2008 SF 9 8 5-3 288 181 2046 62.8 13 8 48t 23 148 87.5 24 115 4.8 24 2 2009 SF 6 6 3-3 155 87 943 56.1 5 2 61 18 107 79.6 8 70 8.8 22 0 2010 Det 11 10 3-7 416 257 2686 61.8 16 12 75t 17 115 81.3 22 123 5.6 40 0 2011 Det 1 0 0-0 1 1 28 100.0 0 0 28 0 0 118.8 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 30 26 13-13 938 579 6176 61.7 39 23 75t 64 401 84.6 68 320 4.7 40 3 2011 (Det) PASSING RUSHING Date Opp G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Lg Sk Yds Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 0 0 DID NOT Play 9/18 KC 1 0 1 1 322 100 0 0 28 0 0 118.8 0 0 0.0 0 0 9/25 at Min 0 0 DID NOT Play 10/2 at Dal 0 0 DID NOT Play 10/9 CHI 0 0 DID NOT Play 10/16 SF 0 0 DID NOT Play 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 1 0 0-0 1 1 322 100.0 0 0 28 0 0 118.8 0 0 0.0 0 0
Corey Hilliard Tackle Oklahoma St. 4th Year Ht: 6-6 Wt: 300 Born: 4/26/85 New Orleans, La. Draft: 07, R6 (209)-NE Acquired: 09, FA Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Growing up in New Orleans, Hilliard was a Saints fan and players he enjoyed watching from the Saints were Ricky Williams, Ricky Jackson and Drew Brees. ¾ Hilliard s favorite TV show is The Office, favorite movie is Friday and his favorite entertainer is Dave Chappelle. ¾ Enjoys bowling and joins a bowling league every offseason. ¾ Re-signed with the Detroit Lions as an exclusive rights free agent March 16, 2010 and July 29, 2011. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions Dec. 9, 2009 off the Cleveland Browns practice squad. ¾ Waived by the Cleveland Browns Sept. 6, 2010 and signed the Browns practice squad Sept. 9, 2009. ¾ Waived by the Indianapolis Colts Aug. 19, 2009 and signed by the Cleveland Browns Aug. 24, 2009. ¾ Released by the Indianapolis Colts Oct. 7, 2008 and signed to the Colts practice squad Oct. 9, 2008. Re-signed by the club Jan. 5, 2009. ¾ Signed to the Indianapolis Colts active roster Nov. 17, 2007. ¾ Signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Sept. 27, 2007. ¾ Waived by the New England Patriots Sept. 2, 2007. ¾ Drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (209th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Offensive tackle with great size. Hilliard has played in 22 career games in the NFL, five of which came while with Indianapolis Colts. 2011: Serves as a back-up tackle, as well as special teams contributor (field goal unit). ¾ Started at right tackle in the team s home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). Was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. ¾ The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. ¾ The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Went in at right tackle during the second quarter at Minnesota (9/25). ¾ Came in for four plays at left tackle in the fourth quarter at Dallas (10/2). 2010: Served as a back-up on the offensive line and played primarily on special teams (field goal unit). Started final four games of the season at right tackle (filling in for injured T Gosder Cherilus). ¾ Saw action at right tackle near end of game as the Lions closed out a 44-6 win vs. St. Louis. ¾ Saw significant time at right tackle vs. New England after filling in for T Gosder Cherilus due to injury (knee). ¾ Made first career start at right tackle against Green Bay (12/12). Helped Lions rush for a season high 190 yards, the most by the team since it recorded 193 rushing yards at Green Bay Dec. 12, 2004. ¾ In second career start, manned the right tackle position and helped the team chew up 181 yards on the ground in the Lions 23-20 overtime win, including 49 of the team s 63-yard game-winning drive in overtime. In addition to 181 rushing yards, team did not allow a sack on 37 pass attempts. ¾ The 181 yards on the ground marked the first time since Dec. 2004 that the team registered over 180 yards in consecutive games. ¾ Started third-straight game (right tackle) at Miami (12/26). ¾ Started, but left game early due to injury in season-finale win vs. Minnesota (1/2). Four-year starter at Oklahoma State who opened 43 of 46 career games starting 23 games at right tackle and 20 games at LT. Hilliard began career as RT before switching to LT. ¾ Named team captain started 12 games as senior. ¾ All-Big 12 First-Team his senior season as he posted a career-high 98 knockdowns, helping the team rank seventh in the nation and lead the conference with an average of 208.0 yards per game rushing. ¾ Started eleven games at RT as a junior, totaling 83 knockdowns and was named All-Big 12 Second-Team. ¾ Started 12 games at LT his sophomore season, registering 67 knockdowns for an offense that ranked 12th in the nation and second in the league with an average of 237.0 yards per game on the ground, earning All-Big 12 honorable mention. ¾ Started final six games of his freshman season after beginning the year as a reserve. ¾ Holds a bachelor s degree in education. Attended Jesuit High School where he was named First-Team All-State by the AP and First-Team All-Metro by the New Orleans Times-Picayune as a senior. ¾ Enjoys playing basketball in his free time ¾ Married to wife, Nichole. ¾ Born Corey Hilliard Apr. 26, 1985 in New Orleans, La. Son of Eddie and Sharon Hilliard. Has a younger brother, Colby. HILLIARD S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2007 Ind 3 0 2008 Ind 2 0 2009 Det 0 0 2010 Det 16 4 2011 Det 6 1 Totals 27 5
Doug Hogue Linebacker Syracuse Rookie Ht: 6-2 Wt: 226 Born: 2/1/89 Yonkers, NY Draft: 11, R5 (157) Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Drafted by the Lions in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft after a four-year career at Syracuse, playing at both running back and linebacker. Finished his collegiate career ninth on Syracuse s career tackles-for-loss record list with 26.5 (for a loss of 133 yards) in just 25 career games on defense. 2011: Serves as a back-up linebacker and contributor on special teams. ¾ Inactive in the team s home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18) and at Minnesota (9/25). ¾ Saw time on special teams at Dallas (10/2) vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). Played running back for his first two years at Syracuse before moving to linebacker as a junior at the beginning of 2009 Spring practice. Started 31 of 45 games during four-year career, 25 at linebacker and 6 at running back. Ranks ninth on Syracuse s career tackles-for-loss record list with 26.5 (for a loss of 133 yards) in just 25 career games on defense. Finished with 167 tackles (108 solo), 12.5 sacks (97 yards), 3 interceptions (88 yards), 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. On offense, compiled 112 carries for 483 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 14 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown. ¾ Selected for the 2011 East-West Shrine All-Star game. ¾ Ranked seventh in the Big East with 7.4 tackles per game and tied for 12th with 0.79 tackles-for-loss per game. ¾ In 2009 was named Phil Steele All-Big East Second Team selection. ¾ As a junior his.79 sacks per game tied for 21st nationally and ranked second in the Big East. Also led the Big East and tied for 20th nationally with 1.33 tackles-for-loss per game. ¾ Earned the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week Award for his record-setting performance against Rutgers his junior season, establishing a new Syracuse record with 6.5 tackles-for-loss, the record was previously 5.0, which was done by three players: Antwaune Ponds (1996), Dwight Freeney (2000) and Christian Ferrara (2003). He finished with 7 tackles, including the 6.5 for a loss of yards, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble against the Scarlet Knights. 2010: One of 13 players to start in all 13 games. Finished with 95 tackles (60 solo), 10.5 tackles-for-loss (35 yards), 3.0 sacks (16 yards), 2 interceptions (58 yards) and a forced fumble. ¾ Had 5 tackles, including a sack for a loss of two yards, and blocked a field goal attempt at Akron. ¾ Against Colgate, made 10 tackles (8 solo) and an assisted sack. ¾ Led the defense with 12 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss against Pittsburgh. ¾ Earned the Defensive Player of the Week Award from both the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Big East Conference after recording 2 interceptions, leading the defense with 10 tackles, including 1.5 tacklesfor-loss, an assisted sack and a pass defensed. ¾ At Cincinnati led the defense with 8 tackles, including 2.5 tackles-forloss and 0.5 sacks. ¾ Led the defense with 12 tackles, including one for a loss of yards and an assisted sack at Rutgers. ¾ Against Connecticut, led the defense with 8 tackles, including one for a loss and forced his first sack-fumble. 2009: Started all 12 games and finished with 72 tackles (48 solo), 16.0 tackles-for-loss (98 yards), 9.5 sacks (81 yards), 1 interception (30 yards), 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Phil Steele All-Big East Second Team selection. ¾ Recorded 4 tackles in first career start at linebacker against Minnesota. ¾ At Penn State had 5 tackles and a pair of passes defensed. ¾ Against North Western, led the defense with a career-high 11 tackles (7 solo). ¾ Posted first career interception against Maine, returning it 30 yards to set up a Syracuse touchdown, and recorded 3 tackles. ¾ Recorded 5 tackles and first career sack against South Florida. ¾ Against Akron, tallied 5 tackles, a sack, 3 quarterback hurries and recovered first career fumble. 2008: Played in 11 games with 2 starts as a sophomore. ¾ Against Northeastern, set career-highs in both rushing yards (100 on 16 carries) and receptions (3 for 25). Scored 2 touchdowns against the Huskies, including a 9-yard rush up the middle in the first quarter and an 8-yard reception less than four minutes into the third quarter. ¾ At South Florida, recorded first career tackle after a Syracuse fumble, tackling USF s Craig Marshall on the SU 1-yard line to prevent a touchdown. ¾ Had 1 reception for a career-high 37 yards against Louisville. ¾ At Rutgers, scored the first touchdown of the game on an 82-yard run up the middle, marking the fifth-longest rushing play and fourth-longest touchdown run in SU history. It was also the longest rushing touchdown for an SU back since Bruce Yancy recorded an 83-yard touchdown rush in 1953 against Boston University. 2007: Played in 9 games, including 4 starts as a freshman. Finished second on the team in rushing with 251 yards on 77 carries. ¾ Carried the ball a then career-high 24 times for 83 yards and his first career touchdown, filling in for the injured Curtis Brinkley. Played running back and linebacker for coaches Tom Drago and Anthony Fiorelli at Roosevelt High School. Rated the 31st-best running back and the 58th-best prospect in the east by Scout.com. Ranked the fourth-best prospect in New York by Scout.com and the fifth-best prospect by Rivals. com. Named to the Scout.com All-East Team. ¾ Earned Northeast Regional Team accolades and graded the sixth-best prospect in New York by Superprep. ¾ Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar All-East and first-team all-state accolades. ¾ Rushed for 589 yards and 2 touchdowns and posted 12.5 tackles per game in limited action due to an injury as a senior. ¾ Ran for 2,052 yards and 14 touchdowns during his career. ¾ Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic. ¾ Son of Douglas and Alicia Hogue and has three brothers and two sisters. Both sisters, Deven (Albany) and Shannon (Delaware) played Division I basketball. HOGUE S CAREER STATISTICS Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 0 0 **INACTIVE** 9/18 KC 0 0 **INACTIVE** 9/25 at Min 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Chris Houston Cornerback Arkansas 5th Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 178 Born:10/18/84 Austin, Texas Draft: 07, R2b (41st)-Atl Acquired: 10, T-Atl Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Founded an organization called Athletes Achieving More Excellence that features youth programs offered during the summer. The organization also monitors kid s grades throughout middle school and high school. For more information, visit www.aameaustin.org. ¾ Growing up in Texas, Houston watched a lot of the Dallas Cowboys and was a big Deion Sanders fan. He was also a fan of Jerry Rice and Champ Bailey. ¾ Favorite TV show is Martin. ¾ Enjoys reading inspirational books books about Gandhi and other people whose minds can go further than the average person. ¾ Re-signed by the Lions to a two-year deal Aug. 4, 2011. ¾ Acquired by the Detroit Lions via trade with the Atlanta Falcons Mar. 9, 2010. ¾ Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (41st overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Houston was acquired by Detroit through a trade with Atlanta after spending the first three years (2007-09) with the Falcons. During four-year career has accumulated 246 career tackles (215 solo), 7 interceptions (96 yards; 2 TDs), 54 pass defenses, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries, along with 5 special teams tackles. ¾ In 2009, he played in 12 games (10 starts) before ending the year on the reserve/injured list due to a hamstring injury. ¾ Started 16 games in 2008 and had two interceptions, one returned 10 yards for a TD (vs. KC, 9/21). Also started in Falcons playoff game. ¾ Played all 16 games as rookie and led all Falcons rookies with 55 tackles. Emerged as a full-time starter (11 starts), primarily at RCB. 2011: Enters second-season in Detroit as a starting cornerback. Has career-high 3 interceptions on the season (tied for second-best in Nfl through 6 weeks). ¾ Recorded his fifth-career interception in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Stopped Chiefs drive in Lions territory during the second quarter (4:36) by recorded his second interception of the season (9/18). Returned the pick for 26 yards. Now has tied his single-season career-high for interceptions (2). He also had 2 in 2008. The team recorded a total of 3 interceptions against Kansas City, all recorded by members of the secondary (Houston, S Amari Spievey and CB Eric Wright). The last time the secondary recorded 3 interceptions in a game was in a 16-7 win at Chicago (10/28/07). ¾ Recorded his third interception on the season (a career single-season high), a 56-yard touchdown return, in the third quarter at Dallas (10/2). It was the second consecutive interception return for a touchdown of the game. The return for a score was the second of his career, first since joining the Lions in 2010. ¾ Houston s interception return, along with LB Bobby Carpenter s on consecutive third quarter Dallas drives, it gave the Lions two pick-six plays. The last time Detroit returned 2 interceptions for touchdowns in the same game was October 16, 2005 vs. Carolina. It was also the fist time that the team has registered two defensive scores in a game since they returned a fumble and an interception for touchdowns vs. Denver (11/4/07). 2010: Team s starting left cornerback. Led team with 12 pass defenses. Had 54 tackles (44 solo), 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 2 special teams tackle on the season. ¾ Recorded 4 solo tackles a forced fumble and a special teams tackle in season opener at Chicago (9/12). ¾ Tallied 5 solo tackles at Minnesota (9/26). ¾ Recorded first interception of the season at Green Bay (10/3), along with one tackle and one pass defense. ¾ Compiled four tackles and two pass defenses vs. St. Louis (10/10). ¾ Four tackles (3 solo), one tackle for loss, one pass defense and a special teams tackle against Washington (10/31). ¾ Recorded season-high 3 pass defenses and a solo tackle before leaving the game due to injury against the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Tallied five tackles (4 solo) and had two pass defenses at Buffalo (11/14). ¾ Had four tackles (3 solo) against New England (11/25). ¾ Recorded 6 tackles (6 solo) and added 2 pass defenses vs. Chicago (12/5). ¾ Against Green Bay (12/12), added four tackles (3 solo). ¾ Tallied five tackles (5 solo) and one pass defense at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Recorded three tackles at Miami (12/26) before exiting game early due to injury. ¾ Inactive in final game (shoulder) vs. Minnesota (1/2). A Pro Football Weekly All-America honorable mention and All-Southeastern Conference second team selection by the league s coaches and Associated Press in 2006 at Arkansas. ¾ Houston gained 129 yards on two interceptions against Mississippi State, which set a school game-record, topping the old mark of 99 yards by Orlando Watters vs. Louisiana State in 1993. ¾ Returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown in the same game against MSU, which was the ninth-longest return in school history and the longest since Jermaine Petty returned an interception 88 yards vs. Auburn in 2001. ¾ Blocked a punt that he recovered for a touchdown in 2004. Attended Lyndon B. Johnson (Austin, Texas) High School, competing as a running back and cornerback. ¾ As a senior, Houston rushed for 426 yards and six touchdowns before moving exclusively to cornerback. ¾ Member of the 2004 05 Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll. HOUSTON S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...8 (twice) Last vs. Sea 12/30/07 Interceptions:...1 (seven times) Last at Dal 10/2/11 Interception Return Yards:...56 at Dal 10/2/11 Interception Return Touchdowns:...1 (twice) Last at Dal 10/2/11 Pass Defenses:...4 (twice) Last at NYG 11/22/09 Fumbles Forced:...1 (twice) Last at Chi 9/12/10 Fumble Recoveries:... 1 (twice) Last at Min 12/21/08 Fumble Return Yards:...4 at Min 12/21/08 Special Teams Tackles:... 2 at Min 9/9/07 HOUSTON S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Atl 16 11 55 54 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 1 0 0 2 2008 Atl 16 16 60 52 8 0 0 2 10 1 16 0 1 4 0 1 2009 Atl 12 10 47 39 8 0 0 1 4 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 15 14 54 44 10 0.0 0 1 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 2 2011 Det 6 6 30 26 4 0 0 3 82 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 65 57 246 215 31 0 0 7 96 2 54 2 2 4 0 5 Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Atl 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 1 26 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 6 5 1 0 0 1 56 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 30 26 4 0 0 3 82 1 8 0 0 0 0 0
Lawrence jackson Defensive End USC 4th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 271 Born: 8/30/85 Inglewood, Ca. Draft: 08, R1 (28)-Sea Acquired: 10-T, Sea Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Acquired by the Detroit Lions via trade August 18, 2010. ¾ Drafted in the first round (28th overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft. Jackson was acquired via trade during the 2010 preseason (August 19) after spending the previous two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks where he collected 6.5 sacks, 49 tackles, and two forced fumbles. 2011: Serves as a back-up defensive end, part of stout defensive line rotation. ¾ Recorded first sack of season in the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10) and contributed 4 tackles. 2010: Had career high 6.0 sacks, while serving as a back-up defensive end, along with 36 tackles (career-high), 1 pass defense, 1 fumble recovery, 2 forced fumbles and 1 special teams tackle. ¾ Inactive for the team s season opener at Chicago (9/12). ¾ Saw time on the defensive line vs. Philadelphia (9/19) and recorded 2 tackles (1 solo). ¾ Notched first sack of the season at Minnesota (9/26) for a loss of 8 yards and also tallied 2 solo tackles. ¾ Recovered a botched fielding of a snap off a Giants punt at the New York Giants (10/17). Recovery gave the Lions possession at the Giants 43-yard line, which lead to a Lions touchdown. ¾ Listed as inactive against Washington (10/31) and against the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Led team in tackles with eight tackles (4 solo) at Buffalo (11/14). Also added a sack (7 yards), one tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and forced a fumble. ¾ Recorded season-high 1.5 sacks for a loss of 12 at Dallas (11/21). Added two tackles (1 solo), tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. ¾ Inactive against New England (11/25). ¾ Recorded three tackles (1 solo) and added one pass defense against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Came up with a sack for a loss of 6.5 yards against Green Bay (12/12). Added five tackles (2 solo), tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. ¾ Recorded a sack for a loss of 14 yards, coupled with four tackles (3 solo) at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Registered seven solo stops at Miami (12/26). Played defensive end for the USC Trojans and was part of the USC 2004 National Championship team. ¾ Four-year letterman who played in 52 career games for the Trojan defense. ¾ Started 13 games at defensive end for USC in 2007, earning a Senior Bowl selection and 2nd team AP All-American accolades. ¾ Finished his career with 181 tackles, 30.5 sacks, 52 tackles for loss (247 yards), 2 interceptions, 4 fumble recoveries, and 3 blocked kicks. Played at Inglewood (Calif.) High School where he finished his career with 57 sacks. ¾ Brother, Keith, was an offensive tackle at the University of Arizona. ¾ Sociology major at the University of Southern California. JACKSON S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...8 at Buf 11/14/10 Sacks:... 2 vs. SF 9/14/08 JACKSON S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2008 Sea 16 14 29 21 8 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Sea 16 10 32 28 4 4.5 37.5 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 11 0 36 24 12 6.0 41.5 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 2011 Det 6 0 10 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 49 24 107 79 28 13.5 86 0 0 0 3 4 1 0 0 1 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 10 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Calvin Johnson Wide Receiver Georgia Tech 5th Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 236 Born: 9/29/85 Tyrone, Ga. Draft: 07, R1 (2)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Pro Bowl: 2011 ¾ 2011 AP All-Pro Second Team ¾ Calvin Johnson, Jr. Foundation was established in 2009 that focuses on the self-development and empowerment of aspiring youth. The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. s vision is to see youth emerge out of seemingly difficult situations and change into productive members of society. The foundation s motto is Catching Dreams, and it provides scholarships to Metro Detroit and Metro Atlanta football athletes, gives toys to children during the Christmas holidays in Detroit and Atlanta, collaborates with The Department of Corrections Metro Atlanta Transitional Women s Center in providing toys to inmate children, conducts a free Wide Receiver Camp for rising 9th-12th grade Metro Atlanta football athletes on football and life skills along with other miscellaneous donations and support. ¾ Growing up in Atlanta, Johnson was a big Deion Sanders fan. But on Sundays, he was a Denver Broncos fan, mostly because he loved to watch Terrell Davis. ¾ When Johnson first started playing football, he was a defensive back and running back. He started playing receiver when he got to high school. ¾ Johnson enjoys drawing and wants to finish his degree in management and eventually buy a business franchise. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. One of the league s elite receivers who possesses a unique blend of size, strength and speed. With career tallies of 306 receptions for 4,755 yards and 42 touchdowns, he is quickly rising to the top of the team s all-time receiving charts. ¾ 2010 post-season accolades include: NFC starter for 2011 Pro Bowl. Johnson is first Lions wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl since WR Roy Williams in 2007 and he is the seventh Lions Pro Bowl receiver in team history. Became the first Lions offensive player to be elected to the original Pro Bowl squad (non-alternate) since TE David Sloan in 2000 and first receiver since WR Herman Moore in 1998. ¾ Second Team AP All-Pro in 2010. ¾ He had more receptions (270), yards (4,191) and touchdowns (33) than any other receiver in Lions history through their first four seasons. ¾ Career rushing totals include 18 attempts for 175 yards (9.7 avg) and one TD. ¾ Since the 2008 season, Johnson is first in the NFL with 38 receiving touchdowns, tied for seventh in receiving yards (3,999) and is fourth in the NFL with 37 receptions of 25+ yards. ¾ Since entering the NFL in 2007, Johnson has recorded 43 receptions of 25+ yards. ¾ Johnson s 16 career 100-yard games are the third-most in team history. ¾ Only player in team history with 1,000 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in 2 separate seasons (2008 and 2010). ¾ Fastest player in team history to reach 4,000 career receiving yards (59 games) and 300 receptions (66 games). ¾ Johnson is the only player in Lions history with two receptions of 85+ yards. ¾ With three career receptions of 75+ yards, he is tied with WR Herman Moore and WR Cloyce Box for the second-most receptions of 75+ yards in franchise history behind WR Leonard Thompson (4). ¾ With five career receptions of 70+ yards, Johnson is tied WR Leonard Thompson for the most 70+-yard receptions in team history. ¾ In 2008, he led Detroit with 78 receptions for 1,331 yards (17.1 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. Johnson finished the 2008 season with some of the top offensive statistics in the NFL: tied for first in touchdown receptions (12), fifth in receiving yards (1,331), second in yards per catch among receivers with 60 receptions (17.1), tied for second in 20+-yard receptions (21), tied for second in 40+-yard receptions (seven) and tied for first in 25+-yard touchdown catches (six). ¾ He was also named an alternate to the 2009 NFC Pro Bowl squad. 2011: One of the league s elite receivers. Fifth-year receiver has 36 catches for 564 yards and 9 touchdowns on the season. Currently leads the NFL with 9 touchdowns and leads the NFL among non-kickers in scoring with 54 points. ¾ Reached 300 receptions for his career vs. San Francisco (10/16/11) through 66 games, recording 300 career catches faster than any player in Lions history. The previous high was 70-career games by WR Herman Moore. ¾ Became first player in NFL history with 2+ TD catches in team s first four games of the season. Player Profiles Media. ¾ Johnson registered 6 receiving touchdowns for the month of September. He has the most receiving touchdowns by a Lions receiver in the first month of the season. The previous best was 5 touchdown grabs by WR Leonard Thompson in September 1984 (5 games). ¾ Caught 6 passes for 88 yards at Tampa Bay (9/11) along with two touchdown catches. ¾ Extended the Lions lead in the second half on a 1-yard toss from QB Matthew Stafford in the corner, it was his second touchdown catch of the game. It marked his fifth career game registering 2 receiving touchdowns, and he became the ninth player in team history to accomplish that feat. ¾ On Johnson s second touchdown in the opener, he moved his career total to 35 which placed him into a four-way tie on the Lions career touchdown receptions list with Terry Barr (1957-65), Leonard Thompson (1975-86) and Johnnie Morton (1994-2001). Johnson is now tied for second (with four other Lions) with 35 receiving touchdowns. WR Herman Moore leads the all-time list with 62. ¾ Capped the opening drive of the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18) with a 15-yard reception from QB Matthew Stafford, marking his 36th career touchdown reception. Johnson is now in sole possession of second place on the Lions all-time career receiving touchdowns list. WR Herman Moore has the team s all-time record with 62. ¾ His second touchdown of the game came on a 1-yard, fourth-down pass with 1:17 left in the third quarter. It marks the first time in his career he has scored 2 receiving touchdowns in six or more games. Johnson is now the seventh player in Lions history to record 2 receiving touchdowns in six or more games. ¾ Johnson s 2 touchdown passes from Stafford in the game mark the second time in the season s first two games that they have connected for 2 touchdowns. In the last three games that Stafford has started and completed (including last year s win vs. Washington 10/31/10), he has thrown 7 touchdown passes to Johnson. ¾ Recorded 7 receptions for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Lions history 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25) giving him 6 on the season. His 6 touchdowns are the most receiving scores by a Lions receiver in the first month of the season. The previous best was 5 touchdown grabs by WR Leonard Thompson in September 1984. It was his thirdstraight game he has caught 2 touchdowns this year, making him the first player in NFL history to start the season off by catching at least 2 touchdowns in each of the team s first three games. He joins RB Mel Farr (1970) and E Cloyce Box (1952) to score 2 receiving touchdowns in three-straight games. ¾ Against the Vikings marked his seventh career game of at least 2 touchdowns, and he became he fourth player in Lions history with seven games of 2 or more receiving touchdowns. He is tied with E Cloyce Box (7, 1949-50, 52-54) and WR Terry Barr (7, 1957-65) for the second-most career games recording of at least 2 receiving touchdowns. WR Herman Moore (1991-2001) holds the franchise record with 9. ¾ His 2 scores of 32 and 5 yards respectively fueled the Lions comeback, but it was his 40-yard over-the-shoulder, highlight reel catch in overtime to set up the Lions field goal that gave them the victory. ¾ He also had 2 catches against the Vikings of 25+ yards, including a 32-yarder to put the Lions on the board in the second half and the 40-yard grab in overtime to move the ball down to the 14-yard line. He now has 41 career receptions of 25+ yards, and 35 since the beginning of the 2008 season. ¾ Moved career total touchdowns to 40 (39 receiving and 1 rushing) to become fifth player in team history with 40 total touchdowns. ¾ Recorded 2 fourth quarter touchdowns in the Lions 24-point comeback at Dallas (10/2). Finished with a team leading 8 receptions for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 2 scores gives him a streak of four-straight games with 2+ receiving touchdowns. He joins Vikings WR Cris Carter (1995) as the only receivers in NFL history to record 2 touchdown catches in four-straight games, and is the first player to accomplish this feat in the season s first four games. With Johnson s 40tth career touchdowns catch he becomes the second player in Lions history to record 40 career receiving touchdowns (WR Herman Moore 62, 1991-2001). ¾ The last time a Lions player scored touchdowns in four consecutive games was WR Roy Williams who registered a five-game stretch to end the 2006 season and begin the 2007 season and is the first Lions player to register touchdowns in four-straight games in the same season since Moore had a four-game stretch in 1998. ¾ In the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago on Monday Night Football, he gave the Lions a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter on a 73-yard pass from QB Matthew Stafford. It was Johnson s ninth touchdown reception of the season. He became the first player in NFL history with nine touchdown receptions through the first five games of the season. The 73-yard pass play was the longest of the season for the Lions. ¾ Johnson s 73-yard touchdown reception was his fifth career reception of 70+ yards. He tied WR Leonard Thomson (5) for the most 70+-yard receptions in team history.
Player Profiles Media. ¾ Johnson caught 5 passes for 130 yards with one touchdown, and he surpassed 100 yards for the 15th time in his career. He now is tied with WR Terry Barr (15, 1957-65) for the third-most 100-yard receiving games in Lions history. In the first half, he caught three passes for 100 yards. ¾ Finished with 7 receptions for 113 yards vs. San Francisco (10/16), marking his third 100+-yard game of the season (third in the last four games). Surpassed 300 career receptions on his first catch of the game, becoming the fastest to reach that mark (66 games) in Lions history. Also registered his 16th career 100-yard receiving game, the third-most in team history. 2010: Caught 77 catches for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns. Tied for second in the NFL in TD catches (12), seventh in receiving yards (1,120) and tied for 12th in receptions (77). Earned starting spot on 2011 NFC pro Bowl squad. Named Second Team AP All-Pro. ¾ Became first player in team history to record 12 receiving touchdowns in two separate seasons. ¾ Surpassed most career receptions (270), receiving yards (4,191) and receiving touchdowns (33) by a Lions player in their first four seasons with the club in 2010. ¾ Had a career high 10 catches for 128 yards and 1 touchdown at Buffalo (11/14). His 10 receptions marked the first time a Lions receiver caught 10 passes in a game since WR Mike Furrey (11) at Dallas Dec. 31, 2006. ¾ Johnson s 128 receiving yards was his 12th career 100-yard receiving game, and third in the past four games. With 12 career 100-yard games, Johnson tied WR Gail Cogdill for the sixth-most career 100-yard receiving games by a Lions receiver. ¾ With 128 receiving yards against the Bills, it pushed his career total to 3,750 yards. He moved past WR Roy Williams (3,652 from 2004-07) for the most receiving yards by a Lions receiver in the first four years with the club. ¾ With a 14-yard touchdown reception at Dallas, he became the first Lions player to register 10 total touchdowns in the first 10 games played in a season since Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders (9 rushing, 1 receiving) in 1991. All 10 of Johnson s touchdowns have been pass receptions, and he is the first Lions receiver to record 10 receiving touchdowns in the first 10 games he played in a season since WR Terry Barr in 1963. ¾ Johnson joined Barr and E Leon Hart (1951) as only players in team history with 10 receiving TDs through first 10 games played in a season. ¾ By reaching 10 receiving touchdowns in 2010, Johnson became only the third player in Lions history to register 10 receiving touchdowns in two different seasons. Johnson recorded 12 touchdowns in 2008. He joined E Cloyce Box (11 in 1950 and 15 in `1952) and WR Herman Moore (11 in 1994 and 14 in 1995) and the only receivers in franchise history to accomplish this feat. ¾ Finished with 4 receptions for a team-high 81 yards and 1 TD vs. New England (11/25). Also added a rush for 15 yards. ¾ Touchdown catch in first quarter was Johnson s 32nd career touchdown reception, tying E Cloyce Box (1949-50, 52-53) for the most touchdown catches by a player in their first four seasons with the Lions. ¾ He is the first Lions player to score 11 total touchdowns in the first 11 games he played in a season since Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders (14) in 1991. He is the eighth player in team history (11th overall) to record 11 touchdowns in the player s first 11 games of a season. ¾ Caught 12th touchdown pass of the season on 46-yard score from Drew Stanton against Chicago (12/5). Second season in his career to record 12 touchdowns in a season. ¾ Passed E Cloyce Box (1949-50, 52-53) for most receiving touchdowns in first four season of their career with the Lions with 33. ¾ Johnson became the fifth player in team history (sixth-time overall) to record 12 total TDs in the first 12 games played in a season, and the first to do so since Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders (14) in 1991. Johnson joined E Cloyce Box (15 in 1952) and E Leon Hart (12 in 1951) to register 12 receiving touchdowns in the first 12 games played in a season. ¾ Had a single catch for 44 yards against Green Bay (12/12). ¾ Tied career-high with 10 catches at Tampa Bay (12/19) to help guide the team to a 23-20 overtime win on the road. Finished with 152-yards receiving. His 152 receiving yards is the third highest single-game tally of his career. His clutch performance was most apparent on the team s game-tying drive at the end of regulation and in overtime. With 1:39 to play in the game and no timeouts, the team mounted a 10-play, 58-yard drive that set up the game-tying field goal at the end of regulation. On that drive, Johnson caught two passes for 4 and 23 yards on consecutive plays. The 23-yarder moved the ball from the Buccaneers 45-yard line down to the 22-yard line and put the team in great position for a field goal. ¾ In overtime, Johnson again put the team in great position for a field goal when he made a highlight, 12-yard reception along the sideline that moved the ball to the Buccaneers 25-yard line as the team faced 3rd down and 8. Four plays later the team kicked a 34-yard gamewinning field goal. ¾ At Tampa Bay, Johnson surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark and became the first player in Lions history to record 1,000 receiving yards and 12 touchdown receptions in two seasons (also accomplished in 2008). ¾ Johnson joined WR Terry Barr (1963-64), WR Brett Perriman (1995-96), WR Herman Moore (1994-97) and WR Johnnie Morton (1997-99, 2001) as the only players in team history with two 1,000-yard receiving seasons. ¾ He also surpassed 4,000 career receiving yards during the team s overtime win against the Buccaneers and reached that mark in 59 games to become the fastest player in team history to reach 4,000 receiving yards (previous best was WR Gail Cogdill in 62 games from 1960-64). Johnson was a two-time All-American who claimed the 2006 Biletnikoff Award (nation s top receiver) and 2006 ACC Conference Player of the Year. He was named first team All-ACC three-straight years (2004-06), and was the first player in Georgia Tech history to earn that honor. In 38 games, he set school records with 2,927 yards receiving and 28 touchdown receptions and ranked second in Georgia Tech history with 178 career receptions. ¾ Named ACC Player of the Year. Just the second junior (FSU s Charlie Ward, 1992) in the last 25 years to win the ACC Player of the Year award. ¾ As a senior, tied for second in the nation with a 15 touchdown catches, a Georgia Tech record. ¾ Career-best 168 yards receiving on nine receptions in win at N.C. State, including two touchdowns. Caught touchdowns passes of 25 and 43 yards in the first quarter, then set up the clinching touchdown with a 33-yard reception down to the 7-yard line late in the game. ¾ In 2005, First-team all-america by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Also earned second-team all-america honors from Associated Press and Walter Camp, as well as first-team accolades from Rivals.com. ¾ Unanimous first-team all-atlantic Coast Conference selection, earning all-acc honors for the second straight year. ¾ Semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award as a sophomore. ¾ Named first-team all-acc and First-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News and Rivals.com. Rated among the nation s top 10 wide receivers and top 100 players by most recruiting analysts while at Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.) High School. ¾ First-team all-state selection (Class AAAA) by the Atlanta Journal- Constitution, and was Tabbed to the AJC s preseason Super 11. ¾ Caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. Added 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 scores as a junior for two-year totals of 80 catches, 1,479 yards and 18 TDs. ¾ Majored in Building Construction at Georgia Tech. JOHNSON S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...10 (twice) Last at TB 12/19/10 Receiving Yards:...161 vs Cle 11/22/09 Long Reception:...96t at Hou 10/19/08 Receiving Touchdowns:...3 vs. Was 10/31/10 Long Rush...32t vs. TB 10/21/07 Rushing Attempts:... 2 at SF 12/27/09 Rushing Yards:...32 (twice) Last at SF 12/27/09 Rushing Touchdowns:...1 vs. TB 10/21/07 JOHNSON S CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Year Team G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2007 Det 15 10 48 756 15.8 49 4 4 52 13.0 32t 1 2008 Det 16 16 78 1,331 17.1 96t 12 3-1 -0.3 7 0 2009 Det 14 14 67 984 14.7 75 5 7 73 10.4 19 0 2010 Det 15 15 77 1120 14.5 87t 12 4 32 8.0 15 0 2011 Det 6 6 36 564 15.7 73 9 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 66 61 306 4755 15.5 96t 42 18 156 8.7 32t 1 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 1 6 88 14.7 36t 2 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 1 3 29 9.7 15 2 0 0 0.0-0 9/25 at Min 1 1 7 108 15.4 40 2 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 8 96 12 23 2 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 5 130 26 73 1 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 7 113 16.1 41 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 36 564 15.7 73 9 0 0 0.0-0
Mikel leshoure Running Back Illinois Rookie Ht: 6-0 Wt: 230 Born: 3/30/90 Steator, IL. Draft: 11, R2 (57th) Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. mane facts ¾ Favorite TV shows are Sportscenter and Martin. ¾ Favorite player growing up was Emmitt Smith. ¾ Enjoys watching Steven Jackson (not just because of his hair) and Rashard Mendanhall play. ¾ Placed on injured/reserve list (Achilles) on August 13, 2011 ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (57th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Suffered ruptered Achilles tendon in training camp and will miss entire rookie season. Started 17 of 33 games at Illinois, carrying the ball 424 times for 2, 557 yards (6.03 yards per carry) and 23 touchdowns. Added 37 receptions for 439 yards (11.86 yards per catch) and 5 touchdowns to his career total. His 2,557 rushing yards tie Juice Williams (2006-09) for sixth place on the school career-record list, while his 23 touchdown runs tie the legendary Red Grange (1923-25) and Ty Douthard (1993-96) for seventh on the school career-record chart. In 2010, his 1,697 yards on the ground broke the previous Illini season-record of 1,681 yards by Rashard Mendenhall (2007), and his 281 rushing attempts are the second-highest season total by an Illinois player, surpassed by only Robert Holcombe (297 in 1997). ¾ Gained 330 yards rushing vs. Northwestern in 2010, topping the old school game-record of 315 by Robert Holcombe vs. Minnesota in 1996. They are the only Illini ball carriers to gain 300 yards rushing in a contest. ¾ Ran for 100 yards in 12 contests, tying Jim Grabowski (1963-65) for second in school annals behind Robert Holcombe s 16 (1994-97). ¾ Generated 1,893 all-purpose yards in 2010, joining Mendenhall (1,999 in 2007) and Keith Jones (1,818 in 1988) as the only Illini players to gain over 1,800 all-purpose yards in a campaign. ¾ Had a career-best vs. Northwestern his senior year, the most by a Big Ten player in a game since Ron Dayne of Wisconsin amassed 341 yards vs. Hawaii in 1996. His 341 all-purpose yards rank second on the school game-record chart behind Grange s 402 vs. Michigan in 1924. 2010: Started in all 13 games played, rushing for 1,697 yards on 281 carries for 17 touchdowns. His 281 carries rank second-best season total in Illini annals while his 17 scores tied the Illini annual record that Mendenhall first set in 2007. Ranked second in the league and fifth in the nation with an average of 130.54 yards per game rushing. Also added 17 receptions for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns. His 20 total touchdowns and 122 points scored established a pair of school season records. Finished 20th nationally and second in the conference with an average of 145.62 alll-purpose yards per game. All-American second-team selection by the NFL Draft Report and the Associated Press, earning third-team recognition from Rivals.com and honorable mention from Sports Illustrated. ¾ Ran for over 100 yards nine times, surpassing Mendenhall s record of eight in 2007. ¾ Was a consensus All-Big-Ten Conference first-team pick, adding Big Ten Player of the Week honors three times and Walter Camp Football Foundation National Player of the Week accolades vs. Northwestern. ¾ Broke the Illini annual mark with nine 100-yard rushing performances. ¾ Generated 84 first-down carries, converting 14-of-26 third-down snaps and all seven of his fourth-down tries. ¾ On 264 non-touchdowns runs, it took more than one defender to take him down 93 times (25.23%). ¾ Gained at least 10 yards on 43 carries, including 16 for 20 yards or longer. ¾ Had crucial rushing attempts that led to 29 Illini touchdowns and on twelve other possessions that resulted in field goals. ¾ Carried for positive yardage 43 times inside the red zone, including 18 times on goal-line plays. 2009: Started in 3 of 11 games played, rushing for 734 yards on 108 carries for 5 touchdowns, and placed fifth on the team with 14 receptions for 177 yards and 2 scores. His 108 carries placed first on the team. All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention. ¾ Recorded 3 solo tackles, 1 vs. Missouri and 2 at Ohio State. ¾ His average of 66.73 yards per game rushing ranked sixth in the Big Ten and 77th nationally. 2008: Played in nine games and started in one contest at tailback vs. Indiana as a true-freshman. Ranked fourth on the team with 126 yards on 35 carries (3.6 yards per carry) that included 1 touchdown. Add 66 yards on 6 receptions (11.0 yards per catch). Attended Centennial High School (Champaign, Ill), playing football for Head Coach Mike McDonnell. Received a three-star prospect rating from both Rivals.com and Scout.com after his senior season. Rated the tenth-best overall prospect in the state and the nation s 28th-best running back by Rivals. ¾ Named first-team All-State by the Champaign News-Gazette, earning special mention All-State honors by the Chicago Tribune in 2007. ¾ The Prep Star All-American was also a member of Scouts.com s Midwest Hot 100 squad. ¾ During his sophomore season, he rushed for over 1,400 yards. ¾ As a junior, he received All-Area, All-Conference and All-State first-team honors and accumulated 2,474 yards, averaging 6.4 yards per carry, scoring 29 touchdowns on the ground and picking up 192 yards and 3 more scores receiving in only 10 games. ¾ Closed out his Chargers career by 4,652 yards on 681 carries for an average of 6.8 yards, as he scored 52 rushing touchdowns. ¾ Son of Jacqueline Frazier-Jones and resides in Champaign, Illinois. LESHOURE S STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING Year G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2008 9 1 35 126 3.6 12 1 6 66 11.0 14 0 2009 11 3 108 734 6.8 70 5 14 177 12.6 41 2 2010 13 13 281 1697 6.0 70 17 17 196 11.5 32 3 Totals 33 17 424 2557 6.0 70 23 37 439 11.9 41 5
DeAndre Levy Linebacker Wisconsin 3rd Year Ht: 6-2 Wt: 238 Born: 3/26/87 Milwaukee, Wisc. Draft: 09, R3 (76)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Favorite TV shows are The Wire, The Office, True Blood and Entourage. ¾ Levy has always had an interest in traveling and looks forward to having more opportunities. Future travel plans include a trip to Botswana where he wants to go on a nine-day safari. ¾ After his football career, Levy would like to do something back in Milwaukee with some of the high school kids whether it be mentoring them or getting them active in the summer so that they have something to look forward to. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (76th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Tough, young linebacker whose speed and physical play is an asset for the Lions defense. Moved to starting middle linebacker position in 2010 after playing outside as a rookie. Emerged as one of the league s top rookie linebackers in 2009. Became a regular starter for the team s linebacker corps mid-way through his rookie season. 2011: Moved from the middle to outside linebacker. Through first six games is the team s leading tackler with 48 (31 solo). ¾ Was part of a defensive unit that allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers (9/11). It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. Tampa s leading rusher was QB Josh Freeman, who finished with 26 yards. ¾ In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. ¾ Recorded 7 tackles (second-best among team) vs. Kansas City (9/18). Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against the Chiefs, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ After a slow first half at Minnesota (9/25), allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. Contributed 3 tackles in the defensive effort. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. ¾ Finished second on team with 10 tackles (6 solo) at Dallas (10/2). ¾ Tied a personal career best with 12 tackles vs. San Francisco (10/16). His 12 stops (7 solo) led the team. 2010: Levy battled through injuries and solidified team s starting middle linebacker. Recorded 72 tackles (54 solo) in 11 games (11 solo). ¾ Was inactive for the season opener at Chicago (9/12) and vs. Philadelphia (9/19) due to a groin injury. ¾ Returned to the starting line-up at Minnesota (9/26), recording 2 solo stops. ¾ Inactive at Green Bay (10/3), vs. St. Louis (10/10) and at the New York Giants (10/17) due to a groin injury. ¾ Returned to starting lineup against Washington (10/31) after being out three weeks due to a groin injury. Recorded four tackles (4 solo). ¾ Led team with 8 tackles (2 solo), two pass defenses and interception against Green Bay (12/12). Interception in endzone that stopped Green Bay s drive. ¾ Led the team with 11 tackles (11 solo) along with one pass defense at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Capped off Lions fourth quarter come-from-behind win at Miami (12/26) when he returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown that broke a 27-27 tie with 2:11 left in the game and catapulted the Lions victory. It was his third career interception and first career interception return for a touchdown. Along with the interception, Levy finished the game with 4 tackles. ¾ Levy s interception return for touchdown against the Dolphins marked just the third time since 1991 that a Lions player has returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter that gave the Lions the lead in a victory. The last time it occurred was when CB Keith Smith returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown with 13:14 in the fourth quarter vs. the Chicago Bears Sept. 30, 2007 to make the score 17-3 (Lions won 37-27). Previous to that, the last time only other time it has occurred since 1991 was when CB Sheldon White (now the team s VP of Pro Personnel) returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown with 9:41 to play in the fourth quarter at Buffalo Dec. 22, 1991 that gave the Lions a 14-7 lead which helped the claim a 17-14 win in overtime. ¾ Levy became the first Lions linebacker to return an interception for a touchdown since LB Paris Lenon registered a 61-yard interception return for a score vs. Kansas City Dec. 23, 2007. The defense s sparkplug from the strong-side linebacker position at Wisconsin, Levy provided the Badgers with a quality blitzer with the quickness to easily cover receivers on deep routes. As a senior in 2008, Levy started in all 13 games at strong side linebacker and ranked second on the team with 73 tackles (28 solo) and five sacks for minus 41 yards. ¾ In 21 of his last 39 games, he registered at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage or a sack. ¾ Creating turnovers became his specialty as he blocked one kick, intercepted two passes, caused six fumbles and registered six fumble recoveries during his time in the starting lineup. ¾ Levy closed out his career with 211 tackles (116 solo), 15.0 sacks for minus 105 yards, 28.0 stops for losses totaling 155 yards and 10 QB pressures. Also caused six fumbles and recovered six others, returning one 45 yards, deflected seven passes, intercepted two others and blocked a kick. ¾ Started all 13 games at strong-side linebacker in 2008 and ranked second on the team with 73 tackles (28 solos), collecting five sacks for minus 41 yards, 9.5 stops for losses of 51 yards and one quarterback pressure. All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention by the league s coaches and media. Recipient of the Tom Wiesner Award, given to a senior football player who most exemplifies the leadership and courage that Tom Wiesner displayed throughout his life. Attended Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisc.) High School, playing football for head coach Elliot Lightfoot. ¾ Midwest Top 100 selection by Super Prep during his senior year. ¾ Served as team captain in each of his last three seasons, twice earning squad Most Valuable Player honors. ¾ In his final season, the linebacker recorded 84 tackles, including 21 stops behind the line of scrimmage, along with five quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles. Also saw action on offense that year, catching 12 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns. ¾ Son of Paula and Rodney Levy. Born Mar. 26, 1987. LEVY S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...12 vs. Chi 1/3/10 Interceptions... 1 (twice) last at Mia 12/26/10 Interception Return Yards:...30 Long Interception:... 30t Pass Defenses:...2 vs. GB 12/12/10 Fumbles Forced:...1 at Chi 10/4/09 Fumble Recoveries:...1 (four times) Last at Dal 11/21/10 Fumble Return Yards:... Special Teams Tackles:...2 at NO 9/13/09 LEVY S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT SK Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Det 16 10 79 55 24 0 0 1 5 0 5 1 2 0 0 6 2010 Det 11 11 72 54 18 0 0 2 30t 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 2011 Det 6 6 48 31 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 27 199 140 59 0 0 3 5 1 9 1 4 0 0 6 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 13 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 12 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 48 31 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stefan Logan Wide Receiver South Dakota 3rd Year Ht: 5-6 Wt: 180 Born: 06/02/1981 Miami, Fla. Draft: 07, FA-Mia Acquired: 10, W-Pit Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Growing up, Stefan loved watching Barry Sanders play for the Lions. ¾ Hanging out with friends and family is how Stefan usually spends his offseason. ¾ He loves looking at cars, even though he owns two, he wishes he could own a lot more. ¾ After Stefan finishes his football career, he plans on becoming a police officer and giving back to children in the community, especially to those less fortunate. ¾ Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions Sept. 6, 2010. ¾ Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers February 12, 2009. ¾ Signed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League in 2008. ¾ Signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad in 2007 prior to being released. ¾ Originally attended mini-camp with the New York Giants in 2007 but did not sign due to injury. A powerful return specialist and solid contributor to special teams. Set the Steelers single-season record for kickoff return yards with 1,466 in 2009. He also ranked second in the AFC with an average of 26.7 yards per kick return. 2011: Team s primary kickoff and punt return who also serves as a backup receiver. ¾ Has 17 punt returns for 157 yards and 6 kickoff returns for 150 yards this season. 2010: Named alternate to 2011 Pro Bowl squad as a kick returner. Team s primary kickoff and punt returner as well as a back-up receiver. Finished fifth in the NFL in kickoff return average (26.8) and fifth in punt return average (12.1). Only player in NFL in the Top-5 in both kickoff return and punt return average. Second in League in total kick return yards (1,810). ¾ Logan s 1,448 kickoff return yards are the second-highest single-season total in team history, and his 26.8 kickoff return average ranks third (min. 20 returns) in the team record books for a season. He is the first player since WR Desmond Howard (1,446 in 2001) to register 1,400 kickoff return yards in a season, and his 1,400-yard effort is the fifth time in team history that a player has recorded 1,400 kickoff return yards in a season. ¾ Finished with 1,810 total kick return yards (362 PR, 1,810 KR), which is the third-highest single-season tally in team history and the most since WR Desmond Howard totaled 1,858 kick return yards in 2000. ¾ Had his first career rushing attempt (21 yards) at Minnesota (9/26) and returned 5 kickoffs for 142 yards (28.4 avg). ¾ Had one punt return for 15 yards, and returned four kicks for a 24.5 average at Green Bay (10/3). Recovered two fumbles on special teams. ¾ Returned a kickoff for 105 yards and a score against St. Louis (10/10). The 105-yarder ties a franchise record for the longest kickoff return in team history. He tied the record set by CB Terry Fair, who returned a kickoff 105 yards vs. Tampa Bay Sept. 28, 1998. ¾ Career-high 71-yard punt return and totaled 79 yards on punt returns vs. Washington (10/31). Logan became the first player in Lions history to return a 100-yard kickoff return and a punt return for at least 70 yards in the same season. ¾ Career-high five carriers and career-high 30 yards against Green Bay (12/12). With 37 punt return yards vs. the Packers, Logan became the first Lions returner to reach 300 punt return yards in a season (323 yards) since WR Eddie Drummond registered 316 punt return yards in 2004. Logan finished with 92 total kick return yards, giving him 1,617 kick return yards on the season, and he became only the seventh player to reach 1,600 total kick return yards in team history (accomplished six previous times by four players) The last time a Lions returner registered 1,600 total kick return yards in a single season was WR Eddie Drummond (1,645) in 2006. ¾ Had one punt return of 23 yards at Miami (12/26). Occurred with 5:01 in fourth quarter that gave the Lions the ball near mid-field (Det 47-yard line), and on next play the Lions scored on a 53-yard pass play that reduced the deficit to 3 points (24-27). A four-year letterman at South Dakota. Holds the Coyote s career marks with 7,859 all-purpose yards and 5,958 rushing yards. His 35 career touchdowns rank third in school history. ¾ Led the team with 1,707 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior in 2006. Added 153 yards and 2 touchdowns receiving. Averaged 15.9 yards per punt return with 1 touchdown. Averaged 28.2 yards per kick return with one score. Earned five All-America honors. Named South Dakota s Senior Athlete of the Year. ¾ As a junior in 2005, he was a first-team All-NCC selection for the third consecutive season. Rushed for 1,751 yards with 11 touchdowns to become USD s all-time leading rusher. Caught 26 passes for 428 yards (16.5 avg.) with 2 touchdowns. ¾ Attended Jackson High School in Miami, Fla. After graduating, he took a five-year break from football before enrolling at South Dakota. ¾ Ran track in college, where he set a school record in the 60-meter dash. ¾ Has one daughter, Keyondra. LOGAN S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...1 vs. GB 12/20/09 Receiving Yards:...5 vs. GB 12/20/09 Long Reception:...5 vs. GB 12/20/09 Long Rush...21 at Min 9/26/10 Rushing Attempts:...5 vs. GB 12/12/10 Rushing Yards:... 30 vs. GB 12/12/10 Kickoff Returns:...7 vs. NE 11/25/10 Kickoff Return Yards:...194 vs. NE 11/25/10 Long Kickoff Return:... 105t vs. STL 10/10/10 Punt Returns:...6 at Chi 9/20/09 Punt Return Yards:...79 vs. WAS 10/31/10 Long Punt Return:...71 vs. WAS 10/31/10 LOGAN S CAREER STATISTICS PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Tm G S PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD STT 2009 Pit 16 0 30 280 9.3 25 0 55 1466 26.7 83 0 11 2010 Det 16 0 30 362 12.1 71 0 55 1448 26.3 105t 1 2 2011 Det 6 0 17 157 9.2 20 0 6 150 25.0 27 0 0 Totals 38 0 77 799 10.4 71 0 109 2914 26.7 105t 1 13 RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2009 Pit 16 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0.0 -- 0 2010 Det 16 0 0 0 0.0-0 15 95 6.3 21 0 2011 Det 6 0 0 0 0.0-0 3 7 2.3-2 0 Totals 38 0 1 5 5.0 13 0 18 102 5.7 21 0 Postseason RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2009 Pit 16 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 16 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Date Opp G S PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 5 34 6.8 13 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 4 37 9.3 20 0 3 74 24.7 27 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 3 76 25.3 28 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 3 26 8.7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 3 41 13.7 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 17 157 9.2 20 0 6 150 25.0 27 0 0 RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 1-2 -2.0-2 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 3 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 6 6 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 0 0 0.0-0 3 7 2.3 6 0
Anthony Madison Cornerback Alabama 6th Year Ht: 5-9 Wt: 180 Born: 10/8/81 Thomasville, Ala. Draft: 06, FA-Pit Acquired: UFA 11-Pit Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Has two brothers and nine sisters. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent August 13, 2011. ¾ Declared a free agent by the Steelers July 25, 2011. ¾ Claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh December 2, 2009. ¾ Released from Indianopolis December 1, 2009. ¾ Signed by the Indianapolis Colts November 10, 2009. ¾ Released by the Browns November 11, 2009. ¾ Signed by the Cleveland Browns August 22, 2009. ¾ Re-signed by the Steelers October 30, 2007. ¾ Released by the Buccaneers September 11, 2007. ¾ Claimed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 3, 2007. ¾ Released by the Steelers after 2007 training camp. ¾ Re-signed by Pittsburgh October 7, 2006. ¾ Released by the Steelers after 2006 training camp. ¾ Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 30, 2006. Sixth-year veteran signed with the Lions as an unrestricted free agent August 13, 2011. Has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts. Played in all 16 games with the Steelers in 2010, recording 24 tackles. 2011: Back-up cornerback, special teams contributor. ¾ Saw time on special teams in Lions 34-30 win at Dallas (10/2), vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). Graduated in 2004, starting in 37 of 50 games he played with 140 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 30 pass defenses. ¾ Graduated prior to season, earning senior year eligibility, pushing his consecutive games started to 37. ¾ Recorded 42 tackles and 5 pass break-ups in 2005 season. ¾ Started every game in 2004, closing the season with 21 tackles and 4 interceptions for 22 yards. ¾ In 2003 season, led team with 59 tackles, one stop behind the line, and 1 interception for 29 yards. During time at Thomasville High School, played wide receiver, quarterback, running back, and defensive back. ¾ A two-time all-state pick and once had 400 all-purpose yards in a game. ¾ Son of Robert and Estelle Madison. ¾ Majored in marketing at Alabama. Madison s CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2006 Pit 13 0 12 10 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 Pit 9 0 11 10 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Pit 16 0 19 17 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Cle 4 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Ind 3 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Pit 5 0 7 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Pit 16 1 24 15 9 1.0 0 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 66 1 78 15 9 1.0 0 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Player Profiles Media.
Player Profiles Media. Brandon McDonald Cornerback Memphis 5th Year Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Born: 8/26/85 Collins, MS Draft: 05, R5 (140)-Cle Acquired: 10, W-Arz Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Re-signed by Lions as an unrestricted free agent July 30, 2011. ¾ Claimed off waivers by Detroit Lions Oct. 28, 2010 ¾ Claimed off waivers by Arizona Cardinals Sept. 6, 2010 ¾ Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 5th Round (140th Overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. Began career with Cleveland Browns where he started 27 of 48 games. Spent the start of 2010 with the Arizona Cardinals. 2011: Back-up cornerback, starter at nickel. ¾ In the Lions 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota, he had crucial pass defense in the third quarter on third down of the Vikings third drive of the half. The knockdown forced the Vikings into its third-straight 3-and-out series and the Lions capitalized with their second touchdown of the half. He ended the game with 2 tackles and 1 pass defense. ¾ Registered two special team tackles in the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10) as the team limited any big plays form All-Pro KR Devin Hester. 2010: Back-up cornerback. ¾ Made first start with Lions at nickel cornerback against the New York Jets (11/7). Recorded two tackles (2 solo). ¾ Recorded season-high four tackles (2 solo) and added one special teams tackle against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Started game against Green Bay (12/12), as defense opened with three cornerbacks. Recorded season-high five tackles (4 solo), recovered a fumble and had one special teams tackle before leaving game early with a broken arm. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured December 14, 2010. ¾ Played two seasons at the University of Memphis (2005-06) after playing two seasons at Jones County Junior College (Ellisville, MS). Started 23 of 24 games played at Memphis, 11 at RCB, four at LCB, and eight at FS. ¾ Totaled 133 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, 15 pass breakups, and seven INTs for 158 yards in his career. ¾ His 46 punt returns rank seventh in team history and his 305 punt return yards rank 10th ¾ Named All-Conference USA second-team as a senior as well as being named team s Defensive Player of the Year ¾ As a senior, led the team with a career-high 84 tackles ¾ Started as a receiver in junior college, but moved to the secondary in 2004. Led Collins High School (MS) to back-to-back state championships in 2001 and 2002 ¾ Selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game as a senior in 2002 ¾ Earned all-state, all-region, and all-area honors ¾ Lettered in basketball and baseball ¾ Named the 2008 winner of the Dino Lucarelli Good Guy Award by the local chapter of the PFWA. ¾ Cousin of current NFL RB Correll Buckhalter and former NFL QB Steve McNair. ¾ Full name Brandon Randolph McDonald MCDONALD S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles...7 (twice), last at Den 9/20/09 Interceptions... 2, at Phi 12/15/08 Interception Return Yards...122, at Phi 12/15/08 Long Interception Return...98, at Phi 12/15/08 Forced Fumble... 1 (twice), last at Phi 10/18/09 Pass Defensed...4, vs. Bal 11/2/08 MCDONALD S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Cle 16 2 15 9 6 0.0 0 2 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 17 2008 Cle 16 15 69 48 21 0.0 0 5 146 1 17 1 0 0 0 1 2009 Cle 16 10 47 42 5 1.0 1 1 39 0 10 1 0 0 0 5 2010 Det 6 3 13 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-5 0 6 2011 Det 6 0 6 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Total 60 30 150 110 40 1 1 8 185 1 40 2 1-5 0 33 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 10/2 at Dal 1 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10/16 SF 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 6 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
Maurice Morris Running Back Oregon 10th Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 216 Born: 12/1/79 Chester, S.C. Draft: 02, R2 (54)-SEA Acquired: 09, UFA-Sea Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Morris grew up as a fan of the NY Giants and his favorite Giant was RB Otis Anderson. While playing running back himself, he naturally looked up to former Lions RB Barry Sanders and former Bears RB Walter Payton. ¾ Enjoys to shoot pool, working on cars, bikes and ATVs. Favorite TV programs are Sanford and Son for which he has the DVD collection Good Times and Dukes of Hazard. Among favorite entertainers are Jamie Foxx and Dave Chappelle. ¾ During the offseason, Morris will occasionally drop in and work a few days with his father and brothers construction company, Morris Construction. He sees it as a great opportunity to hang out and bond with his family. ¾ After his playing careeris over, Morris wants to mentor troubled youth. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent February 28, 2009 to a three-year deal. ¾ Re-signed by the Seattle Seahawks Apr. 5, 2006. ¾ Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (54th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. Physical running back who joined the Lions in 2009 and started the final three games for Detroit. His 2010 season was highlighted by a 109-yard rushing performance at Tampa Bay (12/19), which included a 26-yard rush on the first play of overtime that was instrumental in setting up the team s game-winning field goal. ¾ Career totals include: 135 games (34 starts), 796 rushes for 3,352 yards (4.2 avg) and 12 touchdowns, and has 130 receptions for 988 yards (7.6 avg) and 4 receiving touchdowns. Morris has tallied 4,340 total yards during his career. ¾ Prior to joining Detroit, Morris spent the previous seven years of his professional career (2002-08) with Seattle. ¾ Morris finished out his career with the Seahawks with 101 games played (22 starts), 2,612 yards on 634 attempts and five touchdowns. He also added 74 receptions for 555 yards and four touchdowns, as well as 129 kickoff returns for 2,843 yards and a touchdown and 15 punt returns for 75 yards. In 2007, Morris played in 14 games (five starts), posting career-highs with 628 yards and four touchdowns on 140 carries. 2011: Team s back-up running back. 2010: Back-up running back who was inserted in the starting lineup for the last four games of the season. Recorded 90 rushing attempts for 336 yards (3.7 avg) and caught 25 passes for 170 yards. Accumulated 496 total yards from scrimmage. ¾ Scored career-high 5 rushing touchdowns on the season. ¾ Scored two touchdowns, both 1-yard scores, on 9 carries for a total of 55 yards against New England (11/25). Added five catches for 20 yards. For the first time in his nine-year career, scored two rushing touchdowns in a game. ¾ Rushed for 109 yards on 15 attempts with one touchdown (10 yards) at Tampa Bay (12/19) in the team s 23-20 overtime road win. Also had three catches for 10 yards. His 26-yard rush on the first play of overtime was instrumental in setting up the team s game-winning field goal. ¾ Carried for 22 yards on 12 attempts at Miami (12/26), including a 5-yard TD run. Added two catches for 13 yards. His rushing TD was the fourth of the season, which ties his career high (2007 with Seattle). ¾ Carried the ball 12 times in season finale win vs. Minnesota for 21 yards and scored on a 5-yard run with 9:39 left in the fourth quarter to give the Lions a 20-10 lead. ¾ The TD run was Morris fifth rushing touchdown on the season, which led the team and was Morris single-season career high. He previously scored 4 rushing touchdowns in 2007 while with Seattle. Spent two years at Oregon after transferring from Fresno City College where he was two-time JC Grid-Wire All-American. ¾ Set national JC records of 4,487 all-purpose yards and 3,708 yards rushing on 593 carries. ¾ Set Fresno City records with 26 scores in 1998, career rushing touchdowns (45), and total (49). ¾ Finished his Ducks career with 2,237 yards on 466 carries with 17 touchdowns and 307 yards and three scores on 35 receptions. ¾ His 2,237 rushing yards were fifth in school history. Rushed for over 1,600 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior at Chester (S.C.) High School. ¾ Has six brothers and eight sisters of Diane and Bernard Morris. ¾ Born in Chester, S.C. Player Profiles Media. MORRIS SINGLE-GAME BESTS Rushing Attempts:...30 vs. Oak 11/6/06 Rushing Attempts:...30 vs. Oak 11/6/06 Rushing Yards:...138 vs. Oak 11/6/06 Longest Rush:...64 vs. Arz 12/20/09 Rushing Touchdowns:...2 vs. NE 11/25/10 Receptions:... 5 (three times) Last NE 11/25/10 Receiving Yards:...43 at Cle11/4/07 Receiving Touchdowns:...1 (four times) Last vs. Was 11/23/08 Total Yards:...138 vs. Oak 11/6/06 MORRIS CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING Year Team G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2002 Sea 11 0 32 153 4.8 24 0 3 25 8.3 12 0 178 2003 Sea 16 1 38 239 6.3 43 0 4 32 8.0 13 1 271 2004 Sea 15 0 30 126 4.2 12 0 9 53 5.9 12 0 179 2005 Sea 16 2 71 288 4.1 49 1 5 48 9.6 20 0 336 2006 Sea 16 8 161 604 3.8 29 0 11 46 4.2 27 0 650 2007 Sea 14 6 140 628 4.5 46 4 23 213 9.3 34 1 841 2008 Sea 13 6 132 574 4.3 45 0 19 136 7.2 13 2 710 2009 Det 14 3 93 384 4.1 64 2 26 210 8.1 16 0 594 2010 Det 14 7 90 336 3.7 26 5 25 170 6.8 16 0 506 2011 Det 6 1 9 20 2.2 11 0 5 55 11.0 16 0 75 Totals 135 34 796 3352 4.2 64 12 130 988 7.6 34 4 4340 Postseason Year Team G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2003 Sea 1 0 1 4 4 4 0 0 0 0-0 4 2004 Sea 1 0 0 2 9 4.5 5 0 0 0-0 2 2005 Sea 3 0 25 73 2.9 10 0 2 22 11 16 0 95 2006 Sea 2 0 7 23 3.3 7 0 0 0 0-0 23 2007 Sea 2 0 7 12 1.7 6 0 0 0 0-0 12 Totals 9 0 40 114 2.9 10 5 2 22 11 16 0 136 2011(Det) RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 9/11 at TB 1 0 2 4 2.0 4 0 2 25 12.5 16 0 29 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 2-4 -2-1 0 1 14 14 14 0 10 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 8 8 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 5 20 4 11 0 1 8 8 8 0 28 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 1 9 20 2.2 11 0 5 55 11.0 16 0 67
Don Muhlbach Long Snapper Texas A&M 8th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 265 Born: 8/17/81 Lufkin, Texas Draft: 04, FA-Bal Acquired: 04, FA Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Brother, Beau, was a member of the Texas A&M Basketball team which made the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Men s Basketball tournament. Beau is currently playing professional basketball in Europe. ¾ Served as Co-Chairman for 17th annual Detroit Lions Invitational golf outing that raised more than $100,000 for Detroit Lions Charities. ¾ Donated home game tickets to Christ Child House through CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. ¾ Has visited to the Lions Academy, an alternative middle school in Detroit, talking to students about the importance of doing well in school. ¾ Grew up fan of Bruce Matthews and the Dallas Cowboys. ¾ Uncle, John Muhlbach, is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees, and is on the board s executive committee. From 1997-06, he served as chairman. ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions Mar. 2, 2007 to a five-year deal. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions Nov. 9, 2004. ¾ Released by the Baltimore Ravens Aug. 30, 2004. ¾ Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Baltimore Ravens Apr. 30, 2004. Muhlbach s velocity and accuracy places him among the best in the league in his specialty, and he is a critical part of the snap-hold-kick trio that includes P Ryan Donahue (holder) and K Jason Hanson. ¾ A deep-snapping specialist who has a crisp and consistent delivery, Muhlbach spent 2004 training camp with Baltimore before joining the Lions later that season and has been the team s long snapper ever since. ¾ Has played in 106 career games and recorded 31 special teams tackles. ¾ Since Muhlbach has snapped for Hanson on the field goal team in 2004, that unit s accuracy has improved with the most significant increase coming on long-range field goals. Hanson s field goal accuracy with Muhlbach as the snapper has increased 6.2 percent on overall attempts. That improvement is 15.9 percent for field goals of 40-49 yards, 16.6 percent for field goals 40+ yards and 18.5 percent for field goals of 50+ yards. ¾ With Muhlbach snapping, Hanson is 42-of-50 (84.9 pct) on field goal attempts of 40-49 yards, 64-of-83 (77.1 pct) from 40+ yards and 22- of-33 (66.7 pct) on 50+-yard field goals. 2011: Team s long-snapper. 2010: Served as the team s long snapper and registered 3 special teams tackles. ¾ Recorded first special teams stop of the season at Minnesota (9/26). ¾ Proved to be steady force with consistent snaps after K Dave Rayner filled in for the injured Jason Hanson in the final 8 games of the season. Muhlbach helped Rayner connect on 13-of-16 field goals (81.3 pct), including 7-of-10 (70.7 pct) from beyond 40 yards and 2-for-2 from 50+. ¾ Appeared in the 100th game of his seven-year career vs. Minnesota (1/2). Served as Texas A&M s snapper in 2003. ¾ Filled in as punter during his sophomore season with the Aggies. Don Lynn Muhlbach, Jr., is the son of Sally and Don Muhlbach of Lufkin, Texas. ¾ Born Aug. 17, 1981 in Newark, Ohio. MUHLBACH S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S STT 2004 Det 8 0 2 2005 Det 13 0 0 2006 Det 16 0 7 2007 Det 16 0 2 2008 Det 16 0 7 2009 Det 15 0 9 2010 Det 16 0 3 2011 Det 6 0 1 Totals 106 0 31 Player Profiles Media.
Ashlee Palmer Linebacker Mississippi 3rd Year Ht: 6-1 Wt: 236 Born: 4/7/86 Compton, Calif. Draft: 09, FA-Buf Acquired: 10, W-Buf Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Grew up a fan of CB Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys. ¾ Enjoys watching actors Jamie Foxx and Ice Cube and enjoys all types of movies, including action, comedy and horror. ¾ During the offseason, Palmer enjoys spending time with his family. ¾ After his professional playing career is done, Palmer would like to go into sports broadcasting on radio and television. ¾ Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions February 19, 2010. ¾ Released by the Buffalo Bills February 16, 2010. ¾ Signed by the Buffalo Bills May 1, 2009 as an undrafted rookie free agent. Joined the Lions in 2010 (waivers) after spending his rookie campaign with Buffalo and has established himself as a solid contributor on special teams and at linebacker. ¾ As a rookie, played in 14 games with two starts for the Bills, collecting 11 tackles (eight solo), a pass defense and 11 stops on special teams. 2011: Back-up linebacker and significant contributor on special teams. ¾ At Dallas (10/2) made a key defensive stop in the first quarter on Cowboys RB Felix Jones on fourth-and-1 to give the ball to Detroit at their own 1-yard line. Also had 1 special teams tackle. 2010: Served as back-up outside linebacker and on special teams. Filled in as starter at outside linebacker in four games. Garnered 42 tackles (33 solo), 1 sack, 1 pass defense, 3 forced fumbles and 10 special teams tackles. ¾ Saw time on special teams in season opener at Chicago (9/12). ¾ Saw time on special teams and on defense against Philadelphia (9/19). Finished with 2 tackles (1 solo) and a special teams stop. ¾ Tied a career-best 6 solo tackles at Minnesota (9/26). ¾ Recorded one tackle for loss, two special teams tackles and forced a fumble on a fourth quarter kickoff return at Green Bay (10/3). ¾ Registered team-high 3 special teams tackles vs. St. Louis (10/10). ¾ Started at middle linebacker and recorded a career high, and led team in tackles with 13 (9 solo) at the New York Giants (10/17). ¾ Started at outside linebacker and recorded 4 tackles (4 solo) against Washington (10/31). ¾ Recorded 3 tackles (3 solo) and a special team tackle against the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Tallied 3 tackles (2 solo) and one forced fumble at Buffalo (11/14). ¾ Recorded 4 tackles (4 solo) as starter at Dallas (11/21). ¾ Forced a fumble on special teams after opening drive of game that led to Dave Rayner field goal at Miami (12/26). Added two special teams tackles. ¾ Recorded lone sack of season, along with five tackles (4 solo) against Minnesota (1/2). Added one pass defense and a special teams tackle. Spent two seasons at Mississippi and started 22 of 24 games with the Rebels. ¾ Transferred from Compton (Calif.) Community College where he earned first-team All-America honors from the Junior College Athletic Bureau in 2005. ¾ Led the Rebels with 89 total tackles, three interceptions, seven pass defenses and two fumble recoveries as a junior. ¾ Helped the Rebel defense rank No. 2 in SEC and No. 4 in the nation in rush defense (85.5 ypg). ¾ Participated in the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl and notched 3 total tackles. Attended Lynwood (Calif.) High School, where he helped lead his team to a 10-1-1 record and a CIF playoff berth in 2003, completing 72-128 passes for 1,103 yards and 10 touchdowns. ¾ Earned first team all-league honors during senior year of high school. ¾ Son of Jewel Griffin. PALMER S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...13 at NYG 10/17/10 Sacks:...1.0 vs. MIN 1/2/11 Pass Defenses:...1 (twice) Last vs. MIN 1/2/11 Forced Fumbles:...1 (three times) Last at Mia 12/26/10 Special Teams Tackles:... 3 (twice) Last vs. STL 10/10/10 PALMER S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Buf 14 2 11 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11 2010 Det 16 4 42 33 9 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 10 2011 Det 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 36 6 54 41 13 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 22 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Stephen Peterman Guard Louisiana State 7th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 323 Born: 1/11/82 Waveland, Miss. Draft: 04, R3 (83)-Dal Acquired: 06, FA-Dal Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Grew up a huge LSU and New Orleans Saints fan. His family had Saints season tickets and he attended every single home Saints game from birth to age 13, and he watched every away game with parents on TV. Proud to say he never missed a game! ¾ Favorite Saints players include: Ricky Jackson, Pat Swilling, Craig Ironhead Heyward, Sam Mills, Bobby Hebert and Dalton Hilliard. ¾ While with Dallas, despite an intense rehabilitation schedule for his knee Peterman got involved in the Dallas-Ft. Worth community. He attended a local Arlington (Texas) high school football game to present the Bank of America/Dallas Cowboys Coach of the Week award and $2000 grant. ¾ Set-up the Stephen Peterman Foundation to provide aid to disadvantaged children and to enhance the lives of terminally ill children in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions February 17, 2009 to a five-year deal (through 2013). ¾ Placed on the Reserve/Injured list by the Lions Nov. 20, 2009. ¾ Signed to the Lions active roster on Dec. 13, 2006. ¾ Signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad Oct. 17, 2006. ¾ Released by the Dallas Cowboys Aug. 23, 2006. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list by the Cowboys Sept. 4, 2004. ¾ Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Peterman, a seventh-year player, is a tough, physical offensive guard who has manned the right guard spot for most of the past four seasons. He signed a long-term deal with the Lions in 2009 and continues to be counted on to help anchor the Lions interior offensive line. ¾ Has played in 64 career games (60 starts). ¾ Peterman first signed to Detroit s practice squad in 2006 and was promoted to the active roster for the team s final three games. ¾ The following year, he was inserted into the starting lineup at right guard in Week 4 due to injuries and played himself into a full-time starting role and has since started 42 games over the past four seasons. ¾ He began his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2004 but a knee injury slowed down his progress early in his career. 2011: Team s starting right guard. Offensive line unit has not allowed a sack in three of the team s six games this season, and 11.0 sacks overall (ninth-best in NFL). ¾ The Lions season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) marked the first time since 1981-82 that the Lions have started the same offensive line (same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening day. Peterman, LT Jeff Backus, LB Rob Sims, C Dominic Raiola and T Gosder Cherilus was the team s regular starting offensive line last year for the Lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start in consecutive years was LT Karl Baldischeiler, LG Homer Elias, C Amos Fowler, RG Russ Bolinger and RT Keith Dorne. That group started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92). ¾ Helped offensive line unit protect quarterback in season opening win at Tampa Bay (9/11) by yeilding no sacks on 33 pass attempts and paving the way for 126 yards on the ground. ¾ In the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18), was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack at Dallas (10/2) in the Lions 24-point comeback win the resulted in a 34-30 win. ¾ In the Lions 24-13 win vs. Chicago, the offense generated 181 rushing yards on 20 carries (9.1 avg), including a career-high 163 by RB Jahvid Best. The line also opened holes for best to break off a touchdown run of 88 yards with his the second-longest run in team history. In the passing game, the Lions allowed just 1 sack on 27 pass plays. 2010: Starting right guard. Member of offensive line unit that ranked fifth in NFL in Sacks per Pass Play (4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays. Started in all 16 games for the first time in his career. ¾ Part of an offensive line against Philadelphia (9/19) that paved way for 115 team rushing yards, including 78 and 2 touchdowns from rookie Jahvid Best. ¾ Had to leave the game in the third quarter at Minnesota (9/26) after re-aggravating a foot injury. ¾ Starting right guard against Washington (10/31). As a unit, the offensive line allowed just a single sack on 46 pass attempts. ¾ Played in his 50th career game vs. the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Made 50th career start against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Member of offensive line group that paved the way for a season-high 190 rushing yards, the most by the Lions since it recorded 193 rushing yards at Green Bay Dec. 12, 2010. ¾ Helped team gain 181 rushing yards in the team s 23-20 overtime win at Tampa Bay (12/20). It marked the first time the team has rushed for 180 yards in consecutive games since Dec. 2004 (215 vs. Arizona 12/5/04 and 193 at Green Bay 12/12/04). Along with 181 rushing yards, the team did not allow a single sack on 37 pass attempts. ¾ In overtime, the offense put together the game-winning drive (began at Lions 21-yard line) with runs of 26 and 14 yards on the first two plays. 49 of 63 yards on overtime drive occurred on the ground. An All-America and All-Southeastern Conference first-team selection as a senior, Peterman was a team leader and anchor of an offensive line that helped lead the LSU Tigers to the SEC title and a win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to capture the 2003 national title. ¾ For his career, he appeared in 48 games at LSU, starting 35. He moved to right guard in his senior season, after starting 25 games over the previous two years at left guard, and allowed just one sack while playing a major role in leading an offense that averaged 418.4 yards-per-game. ¾ A first-team All-Southeastern Conference pick as a junior, Peterman started the entire season at left guard and allowed only one sack. ¾ Peterman started his collegiate career as a tight end and spent his freshman season at defensive end. ¾ He made the switch to offense as a sophomore and started all but one game at left guard during a very successful second season, allowing only one quarterback sack. ¾ He played a key role in the Tigers 10-3 season that featured a win over second ranked Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game and a 47-34 win over No. 7 Illinois in the Sugar Bowl. Peterman attended St. Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, Miss. ¾ He was rated the 18th best player in Mississippi by Super Prep Magazine and was a first-team all-state selection and a two-time all-district choice. ¾ As a senior, Peterman caught 14 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown and was rated the best tight end in the state. ¾ He was selected for the Mississippi All-Star Game. ¾ He also played basketball in high school. ¾ Peterman majored in general studies at LSU. ¾ Despite an intense rehabilitation schedule for his knee, Peterman got involved in the Dallas-Ft. Worth community. ¾ He attended a local Arlington high school football game to present the Bank of America/Dallas Cowboys Coach of the Week award and $2000 grant. ¾ He also set-up the Stephen Peterman Foundation to provide aid to disadvantaged children and to enhance the lives of terminally ill children in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. ¾ In the spring of 2005 and 2006, Peterman joined forces with fellow Louisiana State University (LSU) alumnus David Toms to host the Stephen Peterman Foundation and David Toms Foundation Fort Worth Dinner in Fort Worth, Texas. ¾ Proceeds from the fundraising dinner benefited Happy Hill Farm Academy/Home - a residential school/farm where socially and academically disadvantaged youth are given a second chance to prepare for a productive future and the David Toms Foundation. ¾ He is married to the former Colleen Scheyd, and the couple has three sons, Stephen Frederick Jr., Timmy and Gerard. PETERMAN S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2004 Dal 0 0 2005 Dal 3 0 2006 Det 3 2 2007 Det 13 13 2008 Det 14 14 2009 Det 9 9 2010 Det 16 16 2011 Det 6 6 Totals 64 60
Player Profiles Media. Brandon Pettigrew Tight End Oklahoma State 3rd Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 265 Born: 2/23/85 Tyler, Texas Draft: 09, R1 (20)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Growing up in Texas, Pettigrew was naturally a Cowboys fan and his favorite players were QB Troy Aikman and WR Michael Irvin. He was also a fan of WR Jerry Rice. ¾ Goes bowling every week, often with teammates, and has around a 200 average. ¾ His favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne; favorite actor is Denzel Washington; favorite movies include Man on Fire and Book of Eli. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list by the Lions Dec. 1, 2009. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (20th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Pettigrew is a big, athletic tight end who has the ability to stretch the field as a receiver and aggressively block at the line of scrimmage. Has emerged as one of the best young tight ends on the game. ¾ Reached 100 career receptions the fastest by a Lions tight end by doing so in 27 games. The previous mark was 34 games by TE Jim Gibbons. ¾ Also reached 1,000 career yards in 26 career games, the second fastest tight end in team history to reach that milestone. Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders reached 1,000 career yards in 25 games. ¾ Fifth tight end in team history to register 100 career catches and 1,000 career yards. ¾ Over past two seasons, Pettigrew is second in the NFL with 105 receptions and third with 1,043 receiving yards. ¾ Started in the first 11 games of his career before a knee injury on Thanksgiving Day vs. Green Bay (11/26) forced him out for the remainder of his rookie season. ¾ Led all NFL rookie tight ends in 2009 with 30 catches for 346 yards, and was tied for the most receiving touchdowns (two). ¾ Regarded by many as the most complete tight end to enter the 2009 NFL Draft, the Lions selected Pettigrew in the first round (20th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. 2011: Team s starting tight end. Currently tied for eighth in the NFL with 34 receptions. Among tight ends, he is second in receptions (34) and tied for fifth in receiving yards (321) ¾ Part of an offense, catching 4 passes for 57 yards, that gained 324 total net yards in the first half of the game and took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. The last time they gained over 300 yards in the first half of a game was vs. Minnesota (11/16/97, 339 yards). It is also the first time since that game that the team has gained over 300 yards of total offense in the first half. ¾ The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs (9/18), the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Came up with a big performance in the Lions 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25) by contributing 11 catches for 112 yards, both career highs. After halftime, Pettigrew had 9 receptions for 88 yards. His 112 receiving yards is his second career 100-yard receiving game. Pettigrew joins Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders (2, 1968-77) and TE Jim Gibbons (2, 1958-68) as the only tight ends in Lions history with 2 100-yard receiving games. ¾ Pettigrew s 11 catches set a new team record for receptions by a Lions tight end in a single game. It was only the second time in Lions history that a tight end registered 10 catches in a game. Previously, Sanders had 10 catches at Washington December 15, 1968. ¾ Among his big plays against the Vikings, his 27-yard long in the game helped set up the Lions second score of the game (28-yard field goal) as he moved the ball down to the 2-yard line. On the drive, Pettigrew caught 3 passes for 42 yards. ¾ Has 6 receptions for 62 yards at Dallas (10/2) in the Lions 34-30 comefrom-behind (24-point) deficit. ¾ Caught first touchdown of the season on an 18-yard pass in the third quarter during the Lions 24-14 win over Chicago (10/10). The score gave the Lions a 14-10 win in the game, which they would never surrender the rest of the way. He finished the game with 4 catches for 39 yards. ¾ Recorded second touchdown of the season on a 16-yard pass from QB Matthew Stafford vs. San Francisco (10/16). Finished as the team s leader in receptions (8) for 42 yards. 2010: Team s starting tight end. Had one of the best seasons in team history by a tight end, setting franchise single-season records for receptions (71) and yards (722). Also caught four touchdowns on the year. Third among tight ends in the NFL with 71 catches and seventh with 722 receiving yards. ¾ Named to Usa Today s All-Joe Team. Rebounded from ACL injury suffered as a rookie to play and start in all 16 games. ¾ Only tight end in team history with 70 catches and 700 yards in a season. ¾ Only Lions second non-wide receiver to catch 70 passes in a season, joining FB James Jones (77 in 1984). ¾ Recorded 7 receptions, tied for a then career-best, for a career-high 108 yards, including a long of 35, against Philadelphia (9/19). It was his first career 100-yard game, and the first by a Lions tight end since TE Marcus Pollard had 105 yards vs. Carolina (10/16/05). Since the era of the modern day tight end (1960), Pettigrew s 108 yards are the fifth-most by a Lions tight end in a game. ¾ Led team as he tied a single-game career-high with 8 catches for 75 yards receiving at Dallas (11/21). Became first Lions tight end since 1960 to record at least 8 receptions twice in a single game. ¾ With 8 receptions vs. the Cowboys, Pettigrew reached 50 receptions on the season. Pettigrew became only third Lions tight end since 1960 to register 50 receptions in a season. Pettigrew joins TE David Hill (53 in 1978) and TE Jim Gibbons (51 in 1960) as the only Lions tight ends to record 50 catches in a season since 1960.. ¾ Pettigrew also surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for his career. By reaching that mark in 26 games, he became the second-fastest tight end in team history to reach 1,000 yards, and was one game shy of the 25-game mark set by Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders. Second tight end in Oklahoma State history drafted in first round first (Reuben Gant, 1974-Buffalo). Ended college career ranked ninth overall on the school s receiving yardage record list with 1,450 and averaged more than 54 knockdown blocks per season for the Cowboys. Became first tight end in school history to amass more than 100 receptions (112) in a career. ¾ In 2008, finished with a career-high 42 catches for 472 yards (11.2 avg). 23 receptions produced first downs (54.76%), as he converted 4-of-9 third-down (44.44%) and 1-of-2 fourth-down plays. ¾ All-American Dream Team and All-Big 12 Conference selection by The NFL Draft Report as a senior. ¾ Started all 13 games in 2007, ranking third on team with 35 receptions for 540 yards (15.4 avg) and four TDs. Paced Cowboys with 10 TDresulting blocks, as his 72 knockdowns were a league-high for tight ends. All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection. Attended Robert E. Lee (Tyler, Tex.) High School, earning All-State honors in 2003. Despite playing primarily as a blocker, he was rated as the best tight end in Texas by numerous recruiting services. ¾ All-District and All-East Texas choice. Also competed on defensive line. ¾ Son of Elaine and Henry Pettigrew. Born February 23, 1985. ¾ Was an education major at Oklahoma State. PETTIGREW S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...11 at Min 9/25/11 Receiving Yards:... 112 at Min 9/25/11 Long Reception:... 35 vs. Phi 9/19/10 Receiving Touchdowns:...1 (6 times) Last at Mia 12/26/10 PETTIGREW S CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD STT 2009 Det 11 11 30 346 11.5 30 2 0 0 0.0-0 1 2010 Det 16 16 71 722 10.2 35 4 0 0 0.0-0 0 2011 Det 6 6 34 321 9.4 27 2 0 0 0.0-0 0 Totals 33 33 135 1389 10.3 35 8 0 0 0.0-0 1 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 4 57 14.3 25 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 1 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/25 at Min 1 1 11 112 10.2 27 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 6 64 10.7 22 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 4 39 9.75 18 1 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 8 42 5.3 16 1 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 34 321 9.4 27 2 0 0 0.0-0
Dominic Raiola Center Nebraska 11th Year Ht: 6-1 Wt: 295 Born: 12/30/78 Honolulu, Hawaii Draft: 01, R2 (50)-Det Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Donated home game tickets to the Children s Center through CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. ¾ Regularly attends annual Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner to help benefit HAVEN, Oakland County s premier center for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. ¾ A big fan of Al Pacino, he owns most of the movies the actor is in including his favorite, Scarface, which he has watched repeatedly. ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions June 25, 2009 to a four-year contract extension (through 2013). ¾ Re-signed by the Detroit Lions Mar. 13, 2005 to a five-year contract extension. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (50th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft. Raiola is in his 11th season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, and his 10th as the starting center. Utilizes tremendous quickness, tenacity and intelligence to anchor the team s offensive front. ¾ Named team captain six-straight seasons (2006-11). ¾ Has played in 161 career games (145 starts). 15th player in Lions history to play 160 career games for the club. ¾ In 2008, a hand injury forced him to miss his first career game and start vs. Jacksonville (11/9/08), he had the second most consecutive starts (104) behind Denver C Casey Wiegman (120) and Atlanta C Todd McClure (120) since 2001. ¾ In 2006, Raiola emerged as one of the most effective all-around centers in the league with his ability to get outside and block on the perimeter and to get to the second level. ¾ Prior to 2005 season, he signed a five-year contract extension (March 13). ¾ In 2004, he centered an offensive line that developed into one of the top run-blocking lines in the NFL as the offensive line led the way for a rushing attack that ranked second in the NFL over the final seven games of the season. 2011: Team s starting center and offensive captain for sixth consecutive year. Anchors middle of the offensive Line unit has not allowed a sack in three of the team s six games this season, and 11.0 sacks overall (ninth-best in NFL). ¾ Centered offensive line that allowed no sacks and garnered 126 rushing yards in the team s opening day win at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ The Lions season opener at Tampa Bay marked the first time since 1981-82 that the Lions have started the same offensive line (same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening day. Raiola, LT Jeff Backus, LB Rob Sims, G Stephen Peterman and T Gosder Cherilus was the team s regular starting offensive line last year for the Lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start in consecutive years was LT Karl Baldischeiler, LG Homer Elias, C Amos Fowler, RG Russ Bolinger and RT Keith Dorne. That group started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92). ¾ In the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18), was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack at Dallas (10/2) in the team s 24-point comeback 34-30 win. ¾ Offensive line was instrumental in the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago on Monday Night Football as the line paved the way for 181 rushing yards, including 163 from RB Jahvid Best. Raiola opened a huge seem in the middle on Best s 88-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, which was the second longest in team history. 2010: Team captain for fifth consecutive season and starting center. Leader along offensive line unit that ranked fifth in NFL in Sacks per Pass Play (4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays. ¾ Part of an offensive line against Philadelphia (9/19) that helped the team rush for 115 yards, including 78 and 2 touchdowns from rookie Jahvid Best. ¾ In the Lions 44-6 win vs. St. Louis (10/10), Raiola led an offensive line unit that allowed just 1 sack on 33 pass plays. ¾ Center of offensive line that allowed a single sack on 46 pass attempts against Washington (10/31). ¾ Played in 150th career game at Dallas (11/21). ¾ Centered offensive line unit that was key in the offense rushing for 190 yards (season-high). It was the most by the Lions since the team had 193 rushing yards at Green Bay Dec. 12, 2004. ¾ Manned middle of offensive line unit that led the way for the team to gain 181 yards on the ground while allowing no sacks in the Lions 23-20 overtime win on the road at Tampa Bay (12/20). ¾ The 181 rushing yards, which included 109 by RB Maurice Morris, was the second consecutive game that the offensive line helped produce 180 rushing yards. It was the first back-to-back 180-yard team rushing tallies since Dec. 2004 (215 vs. Arizona 12/5/10 and 193 at Green Bay 12/12/10). ¾ Perhaps highlight of the game on the ground was the team opening overtime with runs of 26 and 14 yards on the first two plays that put the team in position for a game-winning kick. 49 of the team s 63 yards in overtime occurred on the ground. Turned pro after playing three seasons at Nebraska, but was a four-year collegian (redshirted in 1997). ¾ Cornhuskers first freshman offensive lineman to start a game since Rob Zatechka in 1991. ¾ The two-time Nebraska Lifter of the Year finalist set a school record with 140 knockdown blocks (11.67 per game) as a sophomore in 1999, only to better that mark as a junior in 2000 with 145 (13.2 per game). ¾ Besides on-field accolades, he garnered Academic All-Big 12 Conference honors the last two years while making the conference s honor roll three times. ¾ In 2000, he was an All-American first-team selection by the Football Writers Association, Walter Camp, Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association, rated the best center in the country by The Sports Xchange, a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, given to the nation s top lineman and a consensus All-Big 12 first-team selection. ¾ Junior year was first full year as starter and was named a consensus All-Big 12 first-team selection, the first sophomore Nebraska offensive lineman to earn such honors since Dave Rimington in 1980 and was a member of Sports Illustrated s All-Bowl Team. Three-year starter on the offensive line for St. Louis High School in Honolulu. ¾ Team went undefeated in each of his last three years and ranked 15th nationally in 1996, winning its 11th straight state championship. ¾ Earned first-team all-state honors as a junior in 1995 and as a senior in 1996. ¾ Also a National Honor Society member, a three-year scholar-athlete and ranked sixth in his class of 180. RAIOLA S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2001 Det 16 0 2002 Det 16 16 2003 Det 16 16 2004 Det 16 16 2005 Det 16 16 2006 Det 16 16 2007 Det 16 16 2008 Det 12 12 2009 Det 16 16 2010 Det 16 16 2011 Det 6 6 Totals 162 146
Tony Scheffler Tight End Western Michigan 6th Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 255 Born: 2/15/83 Chelsea, Mich. Draft: 06, R2 (61)-Den Acquired: 10, T-Den Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Has a website: TonyScheffler88.com. ¾ Growing up in Chelsea, Michigan, Scheffler was a Lions fan all the way through his college career and up until he was drafted by Denver. He was able to go to a lot of the games and even participated in the punt, pass and kick contest at the Silverdome. ¾ Scheffler is a big fan of reality TV shows, in particular Jersey Shore, and often gets sucked into watching shows like The Hills and the Real Housewives with his wife. ¾ Goes through the same routine prior to every game using the same athletic tape and stretches. Scheffler also listens to country music to mellow out and goes through his iphone to look at pictures of his daughters, which helps him appreciate what got him to where he is today. ¾ Was a huge sports card collector growing up and just recently got back into the hobby, including having a large collection of sports memorabilia. ¾ Sometime in the near future Scheffler would like to open up a gym in the area as part of his plan to give back to the kids and the community. ¾ Scheffler is hoping for a long and successful career in Detroit and looks forward to being imbedded in the area, passing along to kids what he s learned over the years. ¾ Signed three-year contract extension (through 2013) with Lions October 16, 2010. ¾ Acquired via trade by the Detroit Lions from the Denver Broncos Apr. 19, 2010. ¾ Selected by Denver in the second round (61st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Tight end Tony Scheffler was acquired by Detroit from Denver in a three-team trade in April 2010 after having spent the previous four years of his career with the Broncos. Finished 2009 season tied for fourth on the club with 31 receptions while ranking third on the team with 416 receiving yards through 15 games played with nine starts. ¾ Led all NFL tight ends and set a Denver single-season record for tight ends with a 16.1 yards per reception average in 2008 that helped him register a career-high 645 receiving yards (40 receptions), which ranked eighth in the league at his position. ¾ Placed second on the Broncos in receptions (49) and receiving yards (549) in 2007, ranking 10th and 11th, respectively, in the league among his position group in those categories. ¾ Set a Broncos record for touchdown receptions (four) by a rookie tight end in 2006 and recorded 18 catches for 286 yards (15.9 avg.) during his first professional season. ¾ Owns eight receptions of at least 30 yards for his career, including a personal-best 72-yard grab that he made on Monday Night Football at Oakland (9/8/08). 2011: One of the team s two starting tight ends. ¾ Caught an 11-yard touchdown pass in the season opening win at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Part of an offense that gained 324 total net yards in the first half of the game and took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. The last time they gained over 300 yards in the first half of a game was vs. Minnesota (11/16/97, 339 yards). It is also the first time since that game that the team has gained over 300 yards of total offense in the first half. ¾ Caught a 36-yard touchdown reception to move the Lions lead to 14-3 in the second quarter vs. Kansas City (9/18). Also recovered a fumble on second-and-55 at the Kansas City 49-yard line that led to the Lions first score on a 15-yard touchdown pass to WR Calvin Johnson in the game s opening drive. ¾ Scheffler s 36-yard score marks his second touchdown reception of the season and the longest since joining the Lions in 2010. The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Inactive vs. San Francisco (10/16) with a concussion. 2010: Bolstered the tight end position and gave Detroit one of the best one-two tight end punches, along with Brandon Pettigrew, in the League. Proved value in the slot and spread out wide as a receiver. ¾ Registered 45 receptions for 378 yards and a touchdown. Played 35 career games with 21 starts at Western Michigan, totaling 117 receptions for 1,345 yards (11.5 avg.) with 13 touchdowns. Finished career ranked second among tight ends in both receptions and receiving yards in school history. ¾ Two-time first-team All-Mid-American Conference choice as a starter at tight end during his final two seasons after beginning his career as a wide receiver. ¾ Placed fourth in voting for the John Mackey Award (nation s best tight end) as a senior, posting a career-high 57 receptions for 670 yards (11.8 avg.) with nine touchdowns. Attended Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Michigan, where he played wide receiver. Named a Detroit News Dream Team selection at Chelsea, setting a school single-season record for receiving yards (1,340) in 2000. ¾ Totaled 67 catches with 16 touchdowns as a senior, helping the school post an 11-1 record. ¾ Excelled away from football, starting on the school s basketball team and earning all-state honors as a first baseman on the baseball squad. ¾ Lettered three times (2003-05) on Western Michigan s baseball team, posting a.293 career batting average with seven home runs and 41 RBI in 79 games. ¾ Cousin of former Purdue University basketball player Steve Scheffler, who played seven seasons (1991-97) in the NBA and spent time on the Denver Nuggets in 1992. ¾ Born on February 15, 1982, in Morenci, Michigan. SCHEFFLER S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...7(four times) Last at Min 9/26/10 Receiving Yards:... 101 at SD 10/19/09 Longest Reception:... 72 at Oak 9/8/08 Receiving Touchdowns:...2 (twice) Last vs. SD 9/14/08 Rushing Attempts:...1 (twice) Last at Car 12/14/08 Rushing Yards:... 3 vs. Ind 10/29/06 SCHEFFLER S CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 Den 13 5 18 286 15.9 29 4 1 3 3.0 3 0 2007 Den 16 7 49 549 11.2 41 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 Den 13 6 40 645 16.1 72 3 1-1 -1.0-1 0 2009 Den 15 9 31 416 13.4 52 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2010 Det 15 4 45 378 8.4 25 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 Det 5 2 5 63 12.6 36t 2 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 77 33 188 2337 12.4 36t 17 2 2 1.0 3 0 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 1 1 11 11.0 11t 1 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 0 1 36 36.0 36t 1 0 0 0.0-0 9/25 at Min 1 0 1 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 1 12 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 2 5 63 12.6 36t 2 0 0 0.0-0 KR: 1-0 at NYG (10/17)
Rob Sims Guard Ohio State 6th Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 312 Born: 12/6/83 Macedonia, Ohio Draft: 06, R4 (128)-Sea Acquired: 10, T-Sea Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Fans can follow Sims on Twitter: @RobASims. ¾ Raised as a fan of the Cleveland Browns for whom is late father, Robert Mickey Sims, played defensive tackle for three seasons (1977-79). Enjoyed watching Orlando Pace and Korey Stringer. He also liked the Dallas Cowboys when Emmitt Smith played from them. ¾ Enjoys watching movies and has over 500 DVDs. His favorite actors include: Will Smith, Denzel Washington and Al Pacino. ¾ Would like to be involved in business after he is done playing football and is currently part owner of a gym in Cleveland. ¾ Signed four-year contract extension (through 2014) with Lions October 8, 2010. ¾ Acquired via trade by the Detroit Lions Apr. 6, 2010 from the Seattle Seahawks. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list be the Seahawks Sept. 10. 2008. ¾ Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Soon became the starter at left guard after joining Detroit via trade with Seattle in 2010. Played all 16 games last season and helped solidify the left side of the offensive line. ¾ Has appeared in 61 games (50 starts) during his career, and has played in four postseason games (four starts). ¾ Played first four seasons (2006-09) with the Seahawks. ¾ In 2009, Sims saw action in 14 games with 14 starts at left guard and was inactive for two contests with an ankle injury. ¾ Played and started in only one game during the 2008 season after being placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury. ¾ Started in all 16 games played in 2007, including both postseason matchups. ¾ Saw time in 14 games during his 2006 rookie campaign with three starts, and played and started in both postseason appearances. ¾ Started all four playoff games during his first two seasons for Seattle and helped Shaun Alexander rush for 108 yards and two touchdowns in NFC Divisional Playoff his rookie year at Chicago (1/14/06). 2011: Team s starting left guard. Assists left side of the Lions offensive line unit that has not allowed a sack in three of the team s six games this season, and 11.0 sacks overall (ninth-best in NFL).. ¾ Recovered a fumble on first-and-10 in the third quarter in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). Sims recovery kept the Lions offense on the field to score on a 1-yard touchdown from QB Matthew Stafford to WR Calvin Johnson. also in the game, the offensive line unit allowed no sacks and helped the team rush for 126 rushing yards in the win. ¾ The Lions season opener marked the first time since 1981-82 that the Lions have started the same offensive line (same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening day. Sims, LT Jeff Backus, C Dominic Raiola, G Stephen Peterman and T Gosder Cherilus was the team s regular starting offensive line last year for the Lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group to start in consecutive years was LT Karl Baldischeiler, LG Homer Elias, C Amos Fowler, RG Russ Bolinger and RT Keith Dorne. That group started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92). ¾ In the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18), was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game. The Lions offense generated 48 points in the victory over the Chiefs, the most points scored by the Lions since they garnered 55 points in a Thanksgiving Day 55-20 win over Chicago (11/27/97). That game was also the last time the team scored 6 offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) in a single game. The last time the Lions scored 6 offensive touchdowns in a game of which at least 4 were via the pass was a 48-17 win over Chicago (10/19/81). ¾ Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack at Dallas (10/2) as the team claimed a 34-30 win after trailing by 24 points in the third quarter. ¾ Offense had huge day in Lions 24-13 win vs. Chicago (10/10) as the line paved the way for the team to chew up 181 yards on the ground, including a career-high 163 from RB Jahvid Best. Best had runs of 88 yards for a touchdown and another 43 yards near the end of the game. The 88-yard touchdown was the second longest run in team history. 2010: Team s starting left guard. Part of offensive line that ranked fifth in NFL in Sacks per Pass Play (4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays. ¾ Part of an offensive line against Philadelphia (9/19) that helped team rush for 115 yards, including 78 and 2 touchdowns from rookie Jahvid Best. ¾ Starting left guard against Washington (10/31). Helped offensive line allow just a single sack on 46 pass plays. ¾ Key component on left side of offensive line that led the way for 190 team rushing yards (season high), the most since the Lions rushed for 193 yards at Green Bay Dec. 12, 2004. ¾ In Lions 23-20 overtime win, offensive line helped team ground out 181 rushing yards, including 49 yards (first two players were rushes of 26 and 14 yards) on the game-winning overtime 63-yard drive. It was the first time the team garnered 180 yards in consecutive games since Dec. 2004 (215 vs. Arizona 12/5/04 and 193 at Green Bay 12/12/04). The unit also did not allow a single sack on 37 attempts. Helped guide RB Maurice Morris to 109-yard rushing effort. ¾ Made 50th start of career against Minnesota (1/2). Started 40 of 47 games for the Buckeyes, earning 12 of those starts at left guard. Shifted to left guard from left tackle prior to senior season earning All-Big Ten Conference first-team honors. ¾ Made 28 starts at left tackle as an underclassmen and produced 83 key blocks and eight touchdown-resulting blocks for an offense that collected 5,068 yards, an average of 422.8 yards per game his senior year. ¾ His ability to shut down the blitz and stunts saw the offensive line allow only 18 quarterback sacks on the season. ¾ Took over left tackle duties when incumbent Ivan Douglas was sidelined with health problems (blood clot) during sophomore season. Son of the late Cleveland Browns tackle Robert Mickey Sims (1977-79). Was a first-team All-Ohio selection at offensive tackle during senior season at Nordonia High School. ¾ Started at guard as a sophomore and junior before moving to tackle his senior season. ¾ Earned letters in basketball and two in track, finishing fourth in the state in the shot put as a senior. ¾ Communications major at Ohio State. SIMS CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2006 Sea 14 3 2007 Sea 16 16 2008 Sea 1 1 2009 Sea 14 14 2010 Det 16 16 2011 Det 6 6 Totals 67 56 Postseason Year Tm G S 2006 Sea 2 2 2007 Sea 2 2 Totals 4 4
Alphonso smith Cornerback Wake Forest 3rd Year Ht: 5-9 Wt: 190 Born: 10/20/85 Pahokee, Fla. Draft: 09, R2 (37)-Den Acquired: 10, T-Den Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Alphonso s favorite TV show is the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. ¾ Spends time working out, playing his drums, and traveling in the offseason ¾ Took a trip to Tanzania in Africa. ¾ Alphonso wants to be a head college football coach, preferably at Wake Forrest, when he retires from the league. ¾ Acquired by the Detroit Lions via trade with the Broncos Sept. 6, 2010. ¾ Selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (37th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. The third-year cornerback enters his second season in Detroit after arriving via trade at the end of the 2010 preseason. He emerged as one of the Lions defensive playmakers while leading the team with 5 interceptions, one in which he returned 42 yards for a touchdown vs. St. Louis (10/10). ¾ Posted 11 tackles (7 solo) and three pass defenses on defense. Also returned the second-most punts (10) among Broncos in 2009 and added 3 special-teams stops. ¾ Selected by the Broncos in the second round (37th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. ¾ Since the 16-game schedule was first played in 1978, Smith recorded the second-most interceptions (5) for the Lions through the season s first eight games. He became the first Lions player to register 5 interceptions in the first eight games of the season since S Kurt Schulz (6) in 2000. 2011: Missed a significant amount of training camp and all of the preseason with a foot injury. ¾ Inactive in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Kansas City (9/18) and at Minnesota (9/25). ¾ Active for game at Dallas (10/2) and saw time on special teams, recording 1 solo tackle. ¾ Saw time on special teams vs. San Francisco (10/16) and recorded 1 solo tackle. 2010: Moved into the team s starting lineup at RCB in Week 5 and pulled in a team-high 5 interceptions, along with 39 tackles (30 solo), 8 pass defenses, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery. Smith was the first player in the NFL in 2010 to record an interception in five different games. ¾ Recorded first career interception at Minnesota (9/23) with 0:54 remaining in the first half that set up a 33-yard field goal from Jason Hanson. Also added 3 solo tackles. ¾ At Green Bay (10/3), pulled in the second interception of his career, the season and for the second game in a row. Smith became the first Lions defender to record interceptions in back-to-back games since CB Jamar Fletcher did so in 2006 (1 vs. Minnesota 12/10/06 and 1 at Green Bay 12/17/06). ¾ Recorded his third interception of the season in Lions 44-6 win vs. St. Louis (10/10), giving him a pick in three-straight games. The last Lions player with interceptions in three-straight games was CB Dré Bly when he did so in four-straight games in 2005 (at TB 10/2/05; vs. Baltimore 10/9/05, vs. Carolina 10/16/05 and at Cleveland 10/23/05). ¾ Smith registered his first career interception return for a touchdown when he picked off a pass in the fourth quarter and went 42-yards for the score. ¾ Recorded 5 tackles (5 solo), 1 tackle for loss and had 1 pass defense at the New York Giants (10/17). ¾ Interception of Donovan McNabb s pass in the fourth quarter, set up game-winning drive in win over Washington (10/31) 37-25. Added three tackles (3 solo) and a career-high two pass defenses in win. Became first Lions player to record four interceptions in a season since Dré Bly (6) in 2005. ¾ Picked off fifth pass of the season and had two pass defenses against the New York Jets (11/7). Added six tackles (5 solo). ¾ Smith became the first Lions defender to record 5 interceptions in a six-game span since CB Bryant Westbrook in 2000. ¾ Recorded four tackles (2 solo) at Buffalo (11/14). ¾ Forced one fumble and recorded three tackles (3 solo) at Dallas (11/21). ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured Dec. 8, 2010. Played 51 career games (40 starts) at Wake Forest University, totaling 189 tackles (153 solo), 9.0 sacks (59 yards), an Atlantic Coast Conference-record 21 interceptions (254 yds.) and 61 pass defenses. Also posted 5 career blocked punts. Finished his career ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) with 21 interceptions. ¾ Started all 13 games as a senior for Wake Forest, totaling 37 tackles (28 solo), 7 interceptions (33 yards), 20 pass defenses and 2 forced fumbles. Tied for first in the nation in both interceptions (7) and pass breakups (20). ¾ Twice earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors at Wake Forest University, where he totaled 21 career interceptions that ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) and represented a conference record. ¾ Led the nation with 15 interceptions during his final two years at Wake Forest, recording seven interceptions as a senior in 2008 that tied for the most in the country after sharing the national lead with a school-record eight interceptions as a junior in 2007. ¾ Received numerous All-America honors and was one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Award (nation s best defensive player) as a senior in 2008. Smith played quarterback and defensive back at Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Fla., finishing his prep career as the runner-up for the state Player of the Year award as a senior after leading the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the Class 2B state championship. ¾ Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior cornerback, totaling 27 tackles, 4 interceptions and a sack. ¾ Threw for 2,400 yards and 32 touchdowns while also rushing for 640 yards and six scores as a senior. ¾ Played in the Palm Beach All-Star Game. ¾ Lettered in basketball. ¾ Is a graduate of the National Football Foundation s Play It Smart program. ¾ Majored in history at Wake Forest. ¾ Son of Sharon Smith and Alphonso Smith Sr. SMITH S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...5 (twice) Last vs. StL 10/10/10 Interceptions:...1 (4 times) Last vs. Was 10/31/10 Interception Return Yards:...42 vs. StL 10/10/10 Interception Return Long:...42t vs. StL 10/10/10 Interception Return for Touchdown:... 1 vs. StL 10/10/10 Pass Defenses:...2 vs. Was 10/31/10 Special Teams Tackles:... 1 (4 times) Last at Dal 10/2/11 SMITH S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2009 Den 15 0 11 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 2010 Det 12 9 39 30 9 0 0 5 48 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 2011 Det 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Totals 31 9 50 37 13 0 0 5 48 1 11 1 1 0 0 5 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 0 0 INACTIVe 9/25 at Min 0 0 INACTIVe 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Player Profiles Media. Amari Spievey Cornerback Iowa 2nd Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 Born: 4/15/88 Middletown, Conn. Draft: 10, R3 (66)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Before every game, Amari likes to clear his mind and just relax. ¾ Amari loves to draw and uses pens, pencils, and even charcoal to create his designs. ¾ His favorite movie series is Austin Powers. ¾ When he decides to step away from football, Amari would like to travel and relax. ¾ Selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round (66th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Pro Selected in the third round (66th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Spievey made the transition from college cornerback to NFL safety and started nine games at strong safety. Brings ball skills and athleticism to the Lions backfield. ¾ Saw action in all 16 games of the 2010 regular season, starting in 9. Finished with 46 tackles (33 solo), 2 interceptions (35 yards) and 5 special teams tackles. 2011: Claimed team s starting strong safety position. ¾ Led team in tackles with 7 solo in season opening win at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Picked off the Lions second interception of the first half and returned it for 15 yards vs. the Chiefs (9/18). It set up a Lions 28-yard field goal to complete the Team s first half scoring. It was Spievey s third interception of his career. The team s 3 interceptions were all recorded by members of the secondary (Spievey, CB Chris Houston and CB Eric Wright). The last time the secondary recorded 3 picks in a game was in a 16-7 win at Chicago (10/28/07). ¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Through 2 games, the defense has collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries), and for the second consecutive game, have yielded no touchdowns in the first half. In total, they ve allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals through the first two games. ¾ Recorded first career sack in 26-23 overtime win at Minnesota (9/25). It was one of team s four sacks on the day. ¾ Inactive (hamstring) vs. Chicago (10/10). ¾ Recorded second interception of the season vs. San Francisco (10/16) in the third quarter. Pick came on second-and-11 at the Lion s 21-yard line, returned it 30 yards to the 49ers 49-yard line. 2010: Served on special teams early in the season and was converted to safety at the end of training camp. Started eight of the last nine games of the season for the Lions at strong safety. ¾ First career start (safety) vs. St. Louis (10/10). Started game off with heads up play as he leaped into air to recover a surprise onside kick from the Rams that gave the Lions possession to begin game at the Rams 41-yard line. Finished with 3 tackles (2 solo) and 1 special teams tackle. ¾ Made second start of season at strong safety against the New York Jets (11/7). Recorded five tackles (4 solo). ¾ Led team 10 tackles (8 solo), with one quarterback hit, against New England (11/25). ¾ Led team with 8 tackles (3 solo), with one tackle for loss against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Had first career interception against Green Bay (12/12) with a return of 26-yards. One pass defense and three tackles (3 solo). ¾ Did not play at Tampa Bay (12/19) due to injury that flared up during pre-game activities. ¾ Recorded second interception of the season with a 9-yard return vs. Minnesota (1/2). Added three tackles (2 solo) and two pass defenses. Spievey started every game that he played in (26) at Iowa, recording 124 tackles (86 solos) with two stops for losses totaling four yards, as he forced one fumble, had fourteen pass deflections and picked off six passes for 127 yards in returns (21.1 avg). Added five kickoff returns for 80 yards (16.0 avg) and had four punt returns for seven yards (1.7 avg). ¾ All-American third-team pick by College Football Insiders in 2009, earning honorable mention from Pro Football Weekly. All-Big Ten Conference first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report and the league s coaches, earning second-team honors from the media. Started all 13 games at right cornerback, recording 56 tackles (42 solos) with a stop for a 3-yard loss. Deflected eight passes and intercepted two others. Gained 73 yards on four kickoff returns (18.25 avg) and seven yards on four punt returns. ¾ Also performed on the punt coverage unit, registering five solo stops. ¾ As a sophomore in 2008 was an All-American selection by College Football News. Earned All-Big Ten Conference second-team honors from the league s coaches. Returned to Iowa and claimed the right cornerback position, ranking third on the team with 68 tackles (44 solos), as he had one stop behind the line of scrimmage, a pressure and a forced fumble. Deflected six passes and intercepted four others for 127 yards in returns, including a touchdown. ¾ In 2007, attended Iowa Central (Dodge City, Ia.) Community College, named first team All-American--just fifth in school s history. Started 10 games at right cornerback, gaining 242 yards with two touchdowns on seven interceptions. Returned two kickoffs for scores and blocked four punts. Recorded 55 tackles (43 solos) with nine pass deflections. Attended Xavier (Middleton, Ct.) High School, playing football for head coach Sean Marinan. Named the Connecticut Player of the Year and was a two-time All-State selection by both the New Haven Register and Hartford Courant. Led the team to the state championship as a senior and closed out his career as the school s all-time leading rusher, amassing 3,606 yards and 50 touch-downs. Also scored eight touchdowns on 53 receptions for 858 yards. ¾ The tailback and defensive back recorded 87 tackles and 16 interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns during his career. ¾ Also returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns at Xavier. ¾ During the team s championship season, he produced seven interceptions and 24 tackles, and rushed for 1,642 yards and 26 touchdowns as a tailback, leading the squad to anundefeated season. ¾ Son of Romonda Spievey. Born Amari Spievey on Apr. 15, 1988. SPIEVEY S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 10 vs. NE 11/25/10 Special Teams Tackles:...1 (five times) last vs. CHI 12/5/10 Interceptions:...1 (four times) last vs. SF 10/16/11 Sack:...1 at Min 9/25/11 SPIEVEY S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2010 Det 16 9 46 33 13 0 0 2 35 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 2011 Det 5 5 18 15 3 0 0 2 45 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 Totals 21 14 64 48 16 0 0 4 80 0 5 0 0 0 0 7 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/2 at Dal 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9 CHI 0 0 **INACTIVE** 10/16 SF 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 1 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 5 18 15 3 0 0 2 45 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
Player Profiles Media. Matthew Stafford Quarterback Georgia 3rd Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 232 Born: 2/7/88 Highland Park, Texas Draft: 09, R1 (1)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ During the Lions dramatic 38-37 last second, come-from-behind win against Cleveland at Ford Field when he set an NFL rookie passing records for yards (422) and tied a record for touchdowns (five), Stafford was mic d up by NFL Films for that memorable win. Stafford suffered a shoulder injury on the last timed play of regulation. Following a pass interference penalty in the endzone and a Browns timeout, Stafford forced himself back on the field for one more throw that resulted in the game winning touchdowns to TE Brandon Pettigrew. As published in the Detroit Free Press: NFL Films president Steve Sabol said Stafford earned a lasting place in the cinematic folklore of the NFL. Stafford was wired for sound when he suffered an AC joint separation, came back and threw the winning touchdown with no time left against the Browns. Sabol called it the most dramatic player wiring ever -- and NFL Films has wired more than 350 players since 1965. ¾ Was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and was voted Rookie of the Week for Week 11 of the 2009 season. ¾ Attended Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas, the same high school that Lions Hall of Famers QB Bobby Layne and RB Doak Walker attended. Layne and Walker led the Lions to NFL Championships in 1952 and 1953. Layne also led the team to the 1957 NFL Championship. ¾ While growing up in Texas, he was fan of the Dallas Cowboys. ¾ After his football career, he would like to either coach or work in broadcasting and then one way or the other play a lot of golf. ¾ Among his favorite TV shows are: Entourage and Eastbound and Down; favorite movies: Blood Diamond and Gladiator; favorite actor/ entertainer: Will Ferrell. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured by the Lions Dec. 24, 2010. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured by the Lions Dec. 26, 2009. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (1st overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. As the Lions starting signal caller, Stafford combines great arm strength and accuracy with exceptional ability to read opponent s defenses to lead the team s offense. ¾ The 24-point comeback at Dallas (10/2) was the third 20+-point comeback of his career, and second in consecutive weeks, making the Lions the only team to do so in NFL history. Stafford now joins Hall of Fame QB Bobby Layne as the only quarterbacks in team history to lead the Lions back to victories from 24-point deficits. Stafford has led the team s only 24-point comeback on the road. ¾ With the 24-point comeback on the road, the Lions tied an NFL record for the largest comeback by a road team, accomplished three previous times. The last 24-point comeback occurred December 6, 1992 when the Los Angeles Rams won at Tampa Bay 31-27 after trailing by 24 points. ¾ The 20-point comeback at Minnesota (9/25/11) was the second 20+-point comeback engineered Stafford during his career. In 2009, he helped bring the Lions back from 21 points down vs. Cleveland (11/22/09) at Ford Field. The comeback against the Vikings was also the Lions largest halftime deficit to overcome in team history (20 points). He and Hall of Fame QB Bobby Layne are the only quarterbacks in team history to engineer 20+-point comebacks in team history (regular season). Layne engineered the largest comeback ever by bringing the Lions back from 24 points down vs. Baltimore (10/20/57). In the postseason, the Lions also came back from a 20-point deficit at San Francisco December 22, 1957, quarterbacked by Tobin Rote, to claim a 31-27 win after training 27-7 in the third quarter. The playoff game is known in Lions history as the Comeback at Kezar. ¾ Since the beginning of the 2010 season, he has played in 9 games and has tossed 21 touchdown passes (5 interceptions), and 13 of those touchdowns have gone to WR Calvin Johnson. ¾ Became the second player in NFL history (Fran Tarkenton) to record four games of 4+ TD passes in first 16 career games. ¾ Lions are 3-0 in games Stafford throws for 300 yards and 4-2 when he throws for over 250 yards. ¾ Team is 4-0 when Stafford throws 3 touchdowns in a game. ¾ Lions are 5-0 when Stafford records a passer rating over 100.0 ¾ Rookie campaign was highlighted by his 13 touchdowns passes (Lions rookie passing record) and his gritty performance against Cleveland when he threw for an NFL record 422 yards and tied a league singlegame rookie record with five touchdown passes. ¾ Selected by the Lions with the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and was named the team s starting quarterback to start the regular season. He was the youngest player to start the regular season at quarterback since drew Bledsoe in 1993. 2011: Team s third-year starting quarterback who was named an offensive team captain for the second consecutive year. Has completed 147-of-237 passes (62.0 pct.) for 1,729 yards and 15 TDs, with a passer rating of 98.2. Among League leaders through 6 weeks, Stafford ranks third in completions (147), sixth in yards (1,729), third in touchdowns (15) and fourth in passer rating (98.2). ¾ For the Month of September, Stafford was 79-of-118 (66.9 pct.) for 977 yards and 9 touchdowns. His rating for the month was 110.7. Stafford ranked among the NFL leaders, including 5th in yards (3rd in NFC), tied for 2nd in passing touchdowns (tied for 1st in NFC) and 3rd in passer rating ((2nd in NFC). ¾ His 325.7 passing yards per game was the highest for the month of September in team history. ¾ In the Lions season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11), registered 305 yards passing (24-of-33, 72.7 pct.) in the Lions win, the most by a Lions quarterback on the road to open the season. It also marked Stafford s second career 300-yard game. ¾ In the first half alone, he threw for 265 yards, the third most by a Lions passer in the first half of a game since 1991, and it s Stafford s second highest first-half total of his career. He threw for 270 yards in the first half vs. Cleveland (11/22/09). ¾ His 305 yards was also the third 300-yard passing game by a Lions quarterback on opening day, and he became only the second player in team history to accomplish this feat. The last time was QB Bobby Layne (364 vs. Pittsburgh, 9/27/53 and 310 vs. Washington, 9/30/51). ¾ Set a new single game career-high with a quarterback rating of 118.9. It was the highest passer rating posted by a Lions quarterback on opening day since QB Gary Danielson registered a 119.6 vs. San Francisco (9/2/84). It is also the highest passer rating recorded by a Lions quarterback on the road in an opener dating back to at least 1950. ¾ His 3 touchdown passes against the Bucs, marked his third career game throwing at least three touchdowns. ¾ Finished the home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18) 23-of-39 (58.9 pct) for 294 yards and 4 touchdowns, ending the day with a 106.1 passer rating. His four touchdown passes mark the third career game of having at least 4 touchdown passes. ¾ By recording back-to-back games with a passer rating over 100.0 (118.9 last week at Tampa Bay), he accomplished that feat for the first time for the Lions since QB Jon Kitna in 2007 (100.5 at Philadelphia 9//23 and vs. Chicago 9/30). It is the first time that a Lions quarterback had a passer rating over 100.0 in the first two games of the season since Gary Danielson in 1984 (119.6 vs. San Francisco, 9/24 and 110.2 at Atlanta 9/9). ¾ Stafford found WR Calvin Johnson on 2 touchdown passes in the game, marking the second time in the season s first two games that they have connected for 2 touchdowns. In the last three games that Stafford has started and completed (including last year s win vs. Washington 10/31/10), he has thrown 7 touchdown passes to Johnson. ¾ Helped turn the Lions 20-0 halftime deficit at Minnesota (9/25) into a 26-23 win in overtime by completing 32-of-46 passes (69.6 pct.) for 378 yards and 2 touchdowns. He finished with a quarterback rating of 108.8. ¾ After trailing at halftime 20-0, Stafford completed 22-of-30 passes for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns with a passer rating of 129.0 in the second half and overtime. His 314 yards in the second half and overtime. His 314 yards in the second half and overtime are the most in the League this season after halftime in a single game. ¾ Stafford s 378 yards was his third career game throwing for 300+ yards. He has three career 300-yard games in his first 16 career starts. ¾ With two passing touchdowns, both to WR Calvin Johnson, Stafford become only the second Lions quarterback (Milt Plum, 1962) to throw for 9 touchdowns in the season s first three games. ¾ With 378 yards in the Lions win at Minnesota (9/25), Stafford has now accumulated 977 yards in the season s first three games. He is the 8th Lions quarterback (9 times overall) to register 900 yards in a threegame stretch, and his 977 yards are the third-most all-time in team history in a three-game span. With regards to the first three games of the season, Stafford s 977 are the second-most all-time to begin a season in franchise history. ¾ Through three games, Stafford has registered a 110.7 passer rating. He became the fifth quarterback in team history to accumulate a 100.0 passer rating through the season s first three games. ¾ At Dallas (10/2), engineered his fourth career comeback win. Finished the day 21-of-43 for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns. In the fourth quarter, he was 10-of-16 for 121 yards and completed both scores for a fourth quarter QB rating of 125.3. ¾ Stafford was 19-of-26 for 219 yards and had 2 touchdown passes in the Lions 24-13 win vs. Chicago to push the team s record to 5-0, their best start since 1956. He connected with WR Calvin Johnson on a 73-yard touchdown pass, the second time in his career he has connected with
Player Profiles Media. Johnson on a 70+-yard TD pass. ¾ Connected on 28-of-50 passes for 293 yards and threw for 2 touchdowns vs. San Francisco (10/16). He has thrown 2 touchdown passes in each of the season s first six games. 2010: Team s second-year starting quarterback who was named an offensive team captain. ¾ Started and played the first two quarters of the season opener at Chicago (9/12) before getting hit near the end of the half, forcing him out of the game with a shoulder injury. Finished with 11 of 15 completions for 83 yards. ¾ Inactive vs. Philadelphia (9/19), at Minnesota (9/26), at Green Bay (10/3) and vs. St. Louis (10/10) due to a shoulder injury suffered in season opener. ¾ Listed as third quarterback at the New York Giants (10/17). ¾ Returned as starting quarterback in 37-25 win against Washington (10/31) after missing previous five games due to shoulder injury. Threw four touchdown passes, including game-winning touchdown to Calvin Johnson with 3:12 to take 28-25 lead. Threw for 212 yards on 25 completions, and finished with a 90.2 passer rating. It marked Stafford s second career fourth-quarter come-from-behind win. ¾ His 4 touchdown passes are the second-highest single game tally of his career. He joins QB Bobby Layne (4), QB Gary Danielson (2), QB Eric Hipple (2) and QB Scott Mitchell (2) as the only passers in team history with at least two games of 4 touchdown passes, and Stafford is the first player in team history to do it twice in his first two years with the club. ¾ Stafford became the first Lions quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a game which all four touchdowns gave the Lions the lead. ¾ In the second half vs. the Redskins, Stafford was 18-of-27 (66.7 pct) for 140 yards and threw for 3 touchdowns. His quarterback rating was 116.3, the highest tally in a second half of a game during his career. ¾ Completed 20-of-36 passes for 240 yards and threw for two touchdowns vs. the New York Jets, and he finished with a passer rating of 94.7. With a 90.2 passer rating vs. Washington (10/31), it marked the first time in his two-year career he has registered passer ratings of 90.0 in back-to-back games. Also ran for third career rushing touchdown. Left game in fourth quarter due to shoulder injury. ¾ Inactive (right shoulder) at Buffalo (11/14), at Dallas (11/21), against New England (11/25), against Chicago (12/50, against Green Bay (12/12) and at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured Dec. 24, 2010 due to right shoulder injury. Stafford closed out his three-year career at Georgia ranking third on the school s all-time record list for yards passing (7,731), pass attempts (987), completed passes (564), touchdown passes (51), touchdowns responsible for (57), and yards in total offense (7,944). In 34 starting assignments, he compiled a 27-7 record (.794). ¾ Stafford enjoyed his most successful collegiate season in 2008 starting in all 13 games and completed 235-of-383 passes (both fourth on the school season-record list) for 3,459 yards (second-best season total by a Bulldog passer), compiling a.6136 pass completion percentage. He also set the Bulldog season-record with 25 touchdown tosses and 10 interceptions and averaged 9.03 yards per pass attempt, the third-best season total in Georgia history. His passing efficiency rating of 153.54 is the second-best annual mark in school annals. Also ran for 40 yards and a score on 55 carries (0.7 avg). ¾ On 423 plays, he amassed a school season-record 3,499 yards in total offense (269.15 yards per game), along with being responsible for 26 touchdowns (third on the Georgia season-record list). ¾ Capital One Bowl MVP. Earned All-Southeastern Conference secondteam honors from the league s coaches and Associated Press. ¾ Earned the team s Vince Dooley Most Valuable Player of the Year Award and received SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction for the fall semester. ¾ Stafford started every game, in 2007 as a sophomore compiling an 11-2 record. Completed 194-of-348 passes (55.75%) for 2,523 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Carried 39 times for losses totaling 18 yards, but also scored twice on the ground. Averaged 192.69 yards per game on 387 total plays for 2,505 yards. ¾ The recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, II, Football Scholarship. ¾ The team ranked 74th in the nation with an average of 375.62 yards per game, but Stafford proved to be an opportunist, as the Bulldogs placed 34th in scoring (32.62 points per game). ¾ The quarterback boasted a 7-1 record in the eight games that he threw for at least 200 yards. ¾ In 2006, became the first quarterback to start for Georgia right out of high school (graduated from high school early and enrolled at UGA in Jan.) since Eriz Zeier in 1991. Completed 135-of-256 passes (52.73%) for 1,749 yards, as he had seven touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Scored three times and gained 191 yards on 47 carries (4.1 avg). Participated in 303 plays, compiling 1,940 yards in total offense (149.23 yards per game). ¾ Appeared in 13 games, compiling a 6-2 record after taking over as the team s starter in the final eight contests. ¾ Selected to the Freshman All-SEC team by the league s coaches, twice earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors. ¾ Recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, ILL, Football Scholarship. ¾ Named the team s Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Attended Highland Park (Dallas, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Randy Allen. Parade, Super Prep and USA Today All-American selection. ¾ Rated as the best prep passer in the country by Rivals.com and ranked second nationally by both Scout.com and ESPN. ¾ Added Prep Star Top 100 honors, as that recruiting service ranked him third in the country at his position. ¾ Three-time All-State selection, adding Gatorade Player of the Year, EA Sports National Player of the Year and Dallas Morning News Area Offensive Player of the Year accolades as a senior. ¾ Received a five-star prospect rating from both Scout.com and Rivals. com. Chosen Class AAAA Player of the Year by Dave Campbells Texas Football. Named Class AAAA Mr. Texas Football from TexasFootball.com. ¾ As a senior, Stafford threw for 4,018 yards on 209 of 322 passing and 38 touchdowns, as he led his team to the Class AAAA championship, its first title since1957. Also rushed for 212 yards and eight touchdowns on 42 carries. ¾ In the first round of the 2005 state playoffs, he rallied.his team from a 17-0 deficit to win 38-31 with 411 yards passing and four touch-downs. ¾ Named the Most Outstanding Player of the Tom Landry Classic. ¾ Student Sports All-American and All-District choice after his final season. ¾ Upon graduation, he was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game and to the EA Sports Elite 11 Camp for the nation s top quarterbacks. ¾ During his junior year, Stafford threw for 1,748 yards and 18 touchdowns, as he was named to the Rivals.com Junior All-American Team. ¾ As a sophomore, he had 2,945 yards and 36 touchdown passes. ¾ Born John Matthew Stafford on February 7, 1988. ¾ Sister, Page, is a student at the University of Georgia. STAFFORD S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Passing Attempts:... 51 at Min 11/15/09 Passing Completions:... 29 at Min 11/15/09 Passing Yards:...422 vs. Cle 11/22/09 Completion Percentage:...72.7 at TB 9/11/11 Pass Touchdowns:... 5 vs. Cle 11/22/09 Passing Rating:...118.9 at TB 9/11/11 Rush Attempts:... 4, at Min 11/15/09 Rush Yards:... 28 at Min 11/15/09 Rush Touchdown:...1 (three times) Last vs.nyj 11/7/10 STAFFORD S CAREER STATISTICS PASSING RUSHING Year TM G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Pct TD Int Lg Sk Yds Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2009 Det 10 10 2-8 377 201 2267 53.3 13 20 75 24 169 61.0 20 108 5.4 21 2 2010 Det 3 3 1-2 96 57 535 59.4 6 1 36 4 36 91.3 4 11 2.8 9 1 2011 Det 6 6 3-0 237 147 1729 62 15 4 73 11 94 98.2 6 9 1.5 9 0 Totals 19 19 6-10 710 405 4531 57.0 34 25 73 39 299 77.5 30 128 4.3 21 3 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Cmp% TD Int Lg Sk SkY Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 1 1-0 33 24 305 72.7 3 1 36t 0 0 118.9 1 0 0.0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 1-0 39 23 294 59.0 4 1 43 0 0 106.1 1 1 1.0 1 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 1-0 46 32 378 69.6 2 0 60 5 40 108.8 1-1 -1.0-1 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 1-0 43 21 240 48.8 2 1 24 0 0 71.9 1-1 -1-1 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 1-0 26 19 219 73.1 2 1 73 1 5 107.7 1 1 1 1 0 10/16 SF 1 1 1-0 50 28 293 56 2 0 41 5 49 86.5 1 9 9 9 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 3-0 237 147 1729 62.0 15 4 73 11 94 98.2 6 9 1.5 9 0
Player Profiles Media. Drew Stanton Quarterback Michigan State 5th Year Ht: 6-3 Wt: 230 Born: 5/7/84 Farmington Hills, Mich. Draft: 07, R2 (43)-Det Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ High 5ive, the Drew Stanton Foundation (high5foundation.org), is dedicated to working with and helping with the financial support of Special Olympics (SOMI.org) and Children s Miracle Network (childrensmiraclenetwork.org). Its mission is to improve the quality of life for all people with varying disabilities through raising public awareness and inspiring individuals toward achieving personal goals which at one time seemed unattainable. ¾ Detroit Lions 2010 and 2009 Robert Porcher Man of the Year. ¾ Has attended Lions Courage House Dinner to help benefit HAVEN, Oakland County s premier center for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. ¾ Regular participant in the annual Detroit Lions Invitational golf outing and Tony Filippis Memorial Bocce Ball Tournament that raises more than $100,000 for Detroit Lions Charities. ¾ Teamed up with former Harrison High grad Mill Coleman for a passing and receiving camp, called the C & S Air Assault QBR Academy. ¾ Growing up in Michigan, Stanton has always been a Lions fan especially a fan of Barry Sanders, Herman Moore and Scott Mitchell. ¾ Stanton wears a long wrist band on his left elbow and goes around five times with tape on his right wrist for each one of his family members. ¾ Collects wine and has a wine cellar in his basement. ¾ Wants to coach college football after playing career. ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured list by the Lions Aug. 3, 3007. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. One of the team s backup up quarterbacks who continues to progress in his development. Passer whose mobility adds additional dimension to abilities at quarterback. ¾ Has appeared in 12 games (four starts) during his career, and has completed 104-of-187 passes for 1,158 yards. Has also rushed 30 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns. ¾ Stanton saw his first game action during the regular season in 2008. He threw a touchdown pass on his first ever pass attempt while being featured in a goal-line package. ¾ After being drafted by Detroit in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft, Stanton s rookie season ended before it really began as he was placed on Reserve/Injured after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery during training camp. 2011: Team s third quarterback. ¾ Inactive in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Kansas City (9/18), at Minnesota (9/25), at Dallas (10/2), vs. Chicago (10/10) and vs. San Francisco (10/16). 2010: Served as the team s third QB. Completed 69-of-119 passes (58.0 pct.) for 780 yards with 5 TDs. Started three games and was 2-1 as a starter. ¾ Came into the game at quarterback after QB Shaun Hill suffered a broken forearm at the New York Giants (10/17). Threw for 222 yards and 1 TD. 87-yard TD pass to Calvin Johnson was career long, and longest play from scrimmage for the Lions. Also established career highs in attempts (34), completions (19), yards (222), rushing yards (30) and longest rush (20). ¾ Saw action in the fourth quarter vs. the New York Jets (11/7) subbing for QB Matthew Stafford who left game with shoulder injury. ¾ Made second career start against Chicago (12/5). Threw for 178 yards and was 16-of-24 passing. Tossed one TD to Calvin Johnson (46 yards), and rushed for another. Registered a career-high passing rating of 102.4. ¾ Stanton registered a 102.4 passer rating vs, Chicago (12/5) in his second start with the club. Stanton is the first quarterback to record a passer rating of 102.0 in their first or second start with the team since QB Gus Frerotte (110.5) did it in his first start at Arizona Nov. 14, 1999. Stanton joins Frerotte, QB Eric Hipple (first start: 140.4 in vs. Chi 10/19/81), QB Bill Munson (128.4 vs. Chi 9/22/68; second start:107.5 at GB 9/29/68), QB Milt Plum (first start: 128.6 vs. Pit 9/16/62; second start: vs. SF 153.8 9/23/62) and QB Tobin Rote (134.8 at SF 11/3/57) and the only Lions passers since 1950 to accumulate a 102.0 passer rating in the first or second start with the team. ¾ Threw game winning 13-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller vs. Green Bay (12/12) in fourth quarter. Was 10-of-22 passing and rushed for 44 yards (4 att.), including a long of 17. ¾ Career high of 37 pass attempts, 23 completions and 252 passing yards, and tied career high one passing TD in OT win at Tampa Bay (12/19). It was his second career win, second career game-winning fourth quarter comeback and the second in consecutive weeks. 91.3 passer rating vs. Buccaneers was second-highest total among his career starts and second in three games that he tallied passing rating over 90.0. ¾ Engineered game-tying 58-yard drive with 1:39 left to play with no timeouts that culminated in a 28-yard field goal that notched the score at 20-20. All 58 yards on the drive occurred via pass. Ranks second in school history with 543 of 846 passes for 6,524 yards, fifth with 42 touchdowns and ninth with 28 interceptions. He carried 332 times for 1,512 yards (4.6 avg) and 15 scores. His 1,512 yards are the secondmost ever by a Spartans quarterback. Gained 8,036 yards in total offense, ranking second on MSU all-time record list. His athletic ability was used as a freshman on special teams units, where he appeared in 13 games on cover units, garnering 13 tackles. ¾ Stanton started the first 11 games for the Spartans, completing 164 of 269 throws for 1,807 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. ¾ Earned All-Big Ten honorable mention from the league s media as a junior. Started every game, ranking eighth in the nation in total offense (310.5 ypg), 10th in passing efficiency (153.4), 11th in points responsible for (15.64 ppg) and 13th in passing yardage per game (279.73). ¾ In 2004, named honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. Presented the Governor s Award as the team s Most Valuable Player. ¾ Academic All-Big Ten choice as a redshirt freshman. Appeared in 13 games on special teams, Saw limited action in four games. Attended Harrison (Farmington Hills, Mich.) High School, playing football for Head Coach John Herrington, former Lions High School Coach of the Year. ¾ Earned Super Prep, Prep Star and Max Emfinger All-American honors as a senior. Named to Detroit News and Detroit Free Press Dream teams. ¾ The two-year starter completed 234 of 357 career passes (65.5%) for 5,293 yards and 58 touchdowns and only nine interceptions while leading Harrison High to back-to-back state titles in 2000-01. ¾ Connected on 132 of 196 throws (67.3%) for 2,822 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior, as his passing yards and scoring tosses mark the fifth-best single-season totals in state history. ¾ During junior year, he threw for 163 yards and two TDs and ran for another TD in a 42-0 win over East Lansing in 2000 state championship game. ¾ Also lettered in baseball as a shortstop/pitcher, batting.561 as a junior, including three homers and four triples. ¾ Kinesiology major at MSU, earning Academic All-American honors in 2005 and named to Academic All-Big Ten Conference squad three times. STANTON S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Passing Attempts:...34 at NYG 10/17/10 Passing Completions:...19 at NYG 10/17/10 Passing Yards:...222 at NYG 10/17/10 Completion Percentage:... 75.0 vs. Jax 10/9/08 Long Pass:... 87t at NYG 10/17/10 Passing Touchdowns:...1 (twice) Last at NYG 10/17/10 Passing Rating:...102.4 vs. Chi 12/5/10 Rushing Attempts:... 6 at SF 12/27/09 Rushing Yards:...30 at NYG 10/17/10 Long Rush:...20 at NYG 10/17/10 Rushing Touchdown:...1 (twice) Last vs. CHI 12/5/10 STANTON S CAREER STATISTICS PASSING RUSHING Date Tm G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Cmp% TD Int Lg Sk Y Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2007 Det 0 0 0-0 RESERVE/INJURED 2008 Det 3 0 0-0 17 9 119 52.9 1 0 41 6 35 95.0 3 20 6.7 15 0 2009 Det 4 1 0-1 51 26 259 51.0 0 6 30 5 27 26.1 9 33 3.7 11 1 2010 Det 6 3 2-1 119 69 780 58.0 4 3 87t 6 42 78.4 18 113 6.3 20 1 2011 Det 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-0 Totals 12 4 2-2 187 104 1158 55.6 5 9 87t 17 104 63.1 30 166 5.5 20 2 2011 (Det) PASSING RUSHING Date Opp G S W-L* Att Cmp Yds Cmp% TD Int Lg Sk SkY Rtg Att Yds Avg Lg TD 99/11 at TB 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 9/18 KC 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 9/25 at Min 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 10/2 at Dal 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 10/9 CHI 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 10/16 SF 0 0 0-0 INACTIVe 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0-0
Player Profiles Media. Maurice Stovall Wide Receiver Notre Dame 6th Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 220 Born: 02/21/85 Radnor, Pa. Draft: 06, R3 (90)-TB Acquired: 11, UFA-TB MANE FACTS ¾ His favorite movie is The Goonies and he really enjoys fishing. ¾ Maurice is taking classes at Henry Ford Community College this offseason. ¾ Growing up, Maurice looked up to Randall Cunningham, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. ¾ After he finishes his football career, he plans on becoming a dentist. ¾ Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions Aug. 2, 2011. ¾ Selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (90th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Has spent his whole career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and this is his sixth year in the league. He has played in 56 career games. ¾ Played in 56 games with 11 starts, with career totals of 51 receptions for 660 yards and 3 touchdowns ¾ Has rushed twice for 29 yards in addition to returning 2 kickoffs for 37 yards and recording 35 special teams tackles ¾ Ranked third on the Buccaneers with 366 receiving yards in 2009 ¾ Ranked second on the Buccaneers with 18 special teams tackles in 2007 ¾ Scored first career touchdown at Detroit (10/21/07) ¾ Made professional debut at New Orleans (10/8/06) 2011: Signed with Detroit as an unrestricted free agent August 2. Joins the Lions as a back-up wide receiver and contributor on special teams. ¾ Inactive in home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18) with a hand injury. 2010: Played in 12 games (1 start) for Tampa Bay. Caught 7 passes for 81 yards and 1 touchdown. ¾ Finished with three receptions for 12 yards and 1 touchdown vs. Seattle (12/26) ¾ Recorded a season-long 38-yard reception in the New Orleans contest Played in 46 games with 23 starts at Notre Dame, finishing his career third in Notre Dame history for touchdown receptions in a career with 18, and fourth in receiving yards with 2,195. ¾ Ended career ranked fourth in Irish history for receptions in a career with 130. ¾ His 11 touchdowns as a senior ranked tied for second on Irish singleseason receiving touchdowns list ¾ Majored in sociology and computer applications Caught 31 passes for 743 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior in 2001 for the Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division s championship team and returned 4 punts for touchdowns in 2001, and returned 5 of his 11 interceptions for touchdowns with those 9 return touchdowns setting a city record. ¾ Visited the home of injured active-duty soldier Lt. Brian Brennan ¾ Visited Nativity Catholic School to speak to students on the importance of education ¾ A First-Team USA Today All-American as a senior at John Carroll (Radnor, PA) High School ¾ First football player to have his jersey retired at Archbishop Carroll PLAYERS S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:... 5, vs. Jacksonville, 10/28/07 Receiving Yards:...80, at Buffalo, 9/20/09 Receiving TDs:...1, three times, last vs. Seattle, 12/26/10 Stovall s CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 TB 9 2 7 102 14.6 27 0 2 29 14.5 18 0 2007 TB 15 1 10 86 8.6 13 1 0 0 0.0-0 2008 TB 5 0 3 25 8.3 9 0 0 0 0.0-0 2009 TB 15 7 24 366 15.3 38 1 0 0 0.0-0 2010 TB 12 1 7 81 11.6 38 1 0 0 0.0-0 2011 Det 5 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0-0 Totals 61 11 52 668 12.8 38 3 2 29 14.5 18 0 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 0 0 INACTIVE/INJURED 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0-0
Player Profiles Media. Ndamukong Suh Defensive Tackle Nebraska 2nd Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 307 Born: 1/6/87 Portland, Ore. Draft: 10, R1 (2)-Det Complete biographical information available on. Mane Facts ¾ Pro Bowl: 2011. ¾ Associated Press All-Pro: 2011. ¾ Named 2011 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Selected in the first round (2nd overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Suh brought aggressiveness and instinct to the Lions front four and is expected to be a dominant mainstay in the middle for years to come. Possesses great versatility to move around in a variety of defensive packages and formations. ¾ 12.0 sacks since the beginning of 2010 are tied for the most by a defensive tackle in the NFL. ¾ Named starter to 2011 Pro Bowl as a rookie. Became first Lions rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl since RB Barry Sanders was selected to the 1990 NFC Pro Bowl Squad. He also becomes the Lions first rookie defensive player to be named to the Pro Bowl since DE Al Bubba Baker in 1979. ¾ Among Lions defensive tackles, he is the sixth player at that position named to the Pro Bowl and the first ever to do so as a rookie. Suh is also the 10th rookie in team history named to the Pro Bowl and fourth Lions rookie defensive player. ¾ Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Suh became seventh rookie in team history to win an AP Rookie of the Year award, which is the most by any franchise since the AP began honoring Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1967. Joins RB Mel Farr (1976), CB Lem Barney (1967), WR Earl McCullough (1968), DE Al Bubba Baker (1978), RB Billy Sims (1980) and RB Barry Sanders (1989) as Detroit Lions honored as AP Rookie of the Year. ¾ Third Lions rookie to be named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and the first since Baker in 1978. ¾ Since the AP Rookie of the Year Award was first established in 1967, Suh is only the sixth defensive tackle to win the honor and the first since Dolphins DT Tim Bowens in 1994. ¾ Named Rookie of the Year by the Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly/PFWA. Also named All-Pro by Sporting News and PFW/PFWA. ¾ Named to Associated Press All Pro Team. He is the first rookie defensive tackle to be named to the Associated Press All-Pro Team since the recognition was designated by offense and defense in 1951 and he is the first rookie defensive linemen to be named AP All-Pro since Titans DE Jevon Kearse in 1999. ¾ Joined RB Doak Walker (1950), DE Al Bubba Baker (1978), K Eddie Murray (1980) and RB Barry Sanders (1989) as only Lions rookie named to AP All-Pro Team, with Suh and Baker as the only Lions defensive players. ¾ Became Lions first rookie since RB Barry Sanders in 1989 to be named AP All-Pro. ¾ 2010 NFL Alumni Defensive Linemen of the Year. 2011: Team s starting defensive tackle. Has 17 tackles and 2.0 sacks on the season. ¾ Part of a defensive unit that helped the Lions to a 27-20 opening day win at Tampa Bay (9/11). Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. ¾ In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. ¾ Recorded his first sack of the season for a loss of 9 yards to end the first half vs. Kansas City (9/18). The d-line came up with 2.0 sacks on the day, including a sack-fumble from DE Kyle Vanden Bosch. Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Through 2 games, the Lions have collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries), and for the second consecutive game, have yielded no touchdowns in the first half. In total, they ve allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals through the first two games. ¾ Recorded second sack of the season for a loss of 9 yard at Minnesota (9/25) on the Vikings second drive of the game, facing third-and-4 at the Lions 14-yard line. The sack forced the Vikings to a 41-yard field goal. He has now tallied 2.0 sacks in the season s first three games for the second consecutive year. He has done that in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. Added 5 tackles (3 solo). ¾ After a slow first half, allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. 2010: Put together one of the most impressive rookie campaigns by a rookie defensive tackle in League history. Started all 16 games and recorded 66 tackles and a team-high 10.0 sacks. Also had 3 pass defenses, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery (returned for a 17-yard touchdown) and a forced fumble. ¾ Led all rookies and defensive tackles with 10.0 sacks. ¾ Passed DE Tracy Scroggins (7.5 in 1992) for the most sacks by a rookie in a season since sacks became official in 1982. ¾ Suh s 10.0 sacks are the third-most by a Lions defensive tackle (since 1982) and he is just the third Lions defensive tackle to reach 10.0 in a season. The top two spots are held by DT Doug English (13.0 in 1983) and DT Henry Thomas (10.5 in 1995). ¾ Became only the second rookie defensive tackle (10.5 by 49ers Dana Stubblefield in 1993) to ever record 10.0 since sacks became official in 1982. ¾ 10.0 sacks on the year are the most by a Lions defensive player since DE James Hall has 11.5 in 2004. ¾ Only rookie in NFL with an interception and a fumble returned for a touchdown. ¾ Suh became the first Lions rookie to record sacks in the first two games of the season since sacks became an official stat in 1982. ¾ Recorded a solo tackle and first career sack for a loss of one yard in season opener at Chicago (9/12). Also blew up 3rd-and-1 play at goalline resulting in 1-yard loss in first quarter to force Bears into a field goal. ¾ Recorded a team-best 8 tackles (6 solo) and snagged his second sack of the season for a loss of 7 yards in the third quarter vs. Philadelphia (9/19). ¾ Third sack of the season came at Green Bay (10/3), and he also added 3 solo stops. ¾ Recorded his first career interception in Lions 44-6 win vs. St. Louis (10/10) when he tipped Rams QB Sam Bradford s pass at the line of scrimmage and plucked the ball out of the air in the fourth quarter. He then returned the interception 20 yards to set up a Lions field goal. ¾ Suh s interception against the Rams was the first interception by a Lions rookie defensive lineman since DT Thurman McGraw intercepted a pass vs. the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 15, 1950. Suh is also the first rookie defensive tackle to register an interception since Falcons rookie DT Trey Lewis had one at Tennessee Oct. 7, 2007. ¾ Led the team with 1.5 sacks at the New York Giants (10/17). Also added three tackles (2 solo). ¾ Scored first career touchdown on fumble recovery (17 yards) against Washington (10/31) in the fourth quarter to season Lions 37-25 victory. Recorded career-high 2.0 sacks, five tackles (4 solo) and became the first rookie to record 2 sacks in a game since DE Kalimba Edwards at Arizona Dec. 8, 2002. He is the first Lions rookie defensive tackle to record two sacks in a game since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. ¾ With the 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown, Suh became the first Lions rookie defensive lineman to return a fumble for a touchdown since Bob Bell (25 yards) at Green Bay Nov. 1, 1971. ¾ In the month of Oct., Suh finished with 14 tackles, 4.5 sacks (29.5 yards lost), 1 interception, 1 pass defense and a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Suh s 4.5 sacks in Oct. are the most for the month by a Lions rookie since sacks became official in 1982. They are the fifth-most among all Lions defensive players for Oct. and the second-most (DT Doug English in 1983) among Lions defensive tackles. ¾ With 4.5 sacks in Oct., Suh became the first rookie defensive tackle to record 4.5 sacks in Oct. since Jacksonville DT John Henderson had 5.0 in 2002. He also became the first defensive tackle in the NFL to collect 4.5 sacks during Oct. since Tampa Bay DT Warren Sapp had 5.0 in 2005. ¾ Three solo tackles against the New York Jets (11/7). Attempted first career PAT in third quarter (miss, hit right upright). ¾ Three tackles (1 solo), tackle of loss and quarterback hit at Buffalo
Player Profiles Media. (11/14). ¾ Led team with 8 tackles (5 solo), half a sack and one quarterback hit at Dallas (11/21). Moved his rookie sack total to 7.0 which is the secondhighest tally by a Lions rookie defender since 1982. ¾ Recorded four tackles (3 solo), including two tackles for loss against New England (11/25). Added a sack for a loss of three yards. ¾ Added four tackles (3 solo) and had one pass defense against Chicago (12/5). ¾ Recorded three tackles (2 solo) against Green Bay (12/12). ¾ Tallied three tackles (2 solo), along with two quarterback hits at Tampa Bay (12/19). ¾ Recorded ninth sack of the season at Miami (12/26) for a loss of three. Added 5 tackles (5 solo), a forced fumble, quarterback hit, tackle for loss and had one pass defense. His 5 tackles moved his season total to 60, and he became the first Lions defensive tackle to record 60 tackles in a season since DT Shaun Rogers (68) in 2004. ¾ Recorded tenth sack of season against Minnesota (1/2). Added six tackles (4 solo) and one quarterback hit. Started 39 of 53 games during his five-year career at Nebraska, recording 215 tackles (125 solos) with 24.0 quarterback sacks for minus 187 yards, 57.0 stops for losses of 252 yards and 39 pressures. Caused three fumbles and recovered another, intercepted four passes for 79 yards in returns that included two touchdowns and also recorded 15 pass defenses. Also added a two-yard touchdown pass and blocked six kicks. His 57 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank second in school history behind Grant Wistrom (58.5, 1994-97). Those 57 stops for loss lead all active NCAA defensive tackles and rank second overall to defensive end George Selvie of South Florida (69, 2006-09). ¾ Suh s 24.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2009 rank second on the school season-record list behind Jim Skow s 25.0 in 1985. ¾ His seven tackles for loss (five solo/two assisted) vs. Texas in the 2009 Big 12 Championship Game tied the Nebraska single-game record. ¾ Suh s 12.0 sacks in 2009 were the second-most ever by a Husker defensive tackle. His 10 pass defenses in 2009 set the school season-record for a defensive lineman and his 15 total pass break-ups are another Husker defensive lineman career-record. ¾ Holds the school game (two vs. Iowa State in 2009), season (three in 2009) and career (six) records for most kicks blocked by a down lineman. ¾ Set school season-record for a defensive tackle with two interceptions in 2008 and Husker lineman record by returning both for touchdowns. ¾ In 2009, named Unanimous All-American and All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection. Named the Associated Press College Player of the Year, CBSSports.com National Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year/Defensive Lineman of the Year and was a finalist for the Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award. Was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy and the first defensive lineman to be named a finalist for that trophy since Warren Sapp in 1994. 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Bill Willis Award and Guy Chamberlin Award winner. Lott Trophy finalist (one of four), earning Lott Trophy Impact Player of the Week vs. Missouri and Iowa State. Nebraska Team MVP. Member of the Big Twelve Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll and garnered Academic All-Big Twelve secondteam recognition. Set numerous position, game, season and career records, as he became the first Husker defensive lineman to lead the team in tackles in consecutive seasons. ¾ Recorded a career-best 85 tackles (52 solos), as he also led the team with 12.0 sacks for minus 77 yards, 24.0 stops for losses of 93 yards and 26 pressures. Second on the team with 10 pass defenses, a seasonrecord for down lineman. ¾ Set the Husker position record with two blocked kicks vs. Iowa State and with a total of three blocked kicks for the season. Also intercepted a pass, as his total of 11 passes defended were the most by any college down lineman for the season (no other defensive lineman ranked in the top 100 in the FBS. ¾ Against the run, Suh made 94 plays, holding the ball carriers to 20 yards, as he stopped runners at the line of scrimmage 20 times for no gain, in addition to his 24 tackles in the backfield, delivering 10 of those hits inside the red zone (three on goalline snaps). ¾ All-American second-team selection in 2008 by The NFL Draft Report. Consensus All-Big Twelve Conference first-team choice. Named the team s co-lifter of the Year and Defensive Most Valuable Player. Started all 13 games at nose tackle, becoming the first defensive tackle since 1973 to lead the team in tackles, as he totaled 76 hits (39 solos). Ranked eighth in the conference and led the team with 7.5 sacks for minus 67 yards and also paced the Huskers with 19.0 stops for losses totaling 85 yards. Nebraska s leader with 7.0 sacks. Caused a fumble and deflected three passes. Set school records for a defensive lineman with two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns totaling 79 yards. Blocked two kicks. ¾ Started 11 games at nose tackle in 2007, made all six of his stops behind the line of scrimmage in an early four-game stretch. Recorded 34 tackles (22 solos), included a 6-yard sack, four pressures, two pass deflections and a blocked kick. ¾ In 2006, Played in all 14 games as a backup at nose tackle and earned a start vs. Oklahoma. Named Freshman All-Big Twelve Conference by The Sporting News. Finished the year with 19 tackles (12 solos), 3.5 sacks for minus 37 yards, eight stops for losses of 45 yards and two pressures. Also caused one fumble and intercepted a pass. Saw time on special teams as a blocker on the place-kicking unit. ¾ One of a school-record 13 true freshmen to see action in 2005. Played in the first two games and had an assisted tackle vs. Wake Forest before missing the remainder of the season with a knee injury, receiving a medical red-shirt. Attended Grant (Portland, Ore.) High School, playing football for head coach William Griffin. The two-way star earned Parade All-American honors and was voted the 2004 Portland Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year and the state Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year. ¾ As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles, including 10.0 sacks and recovered four fumbles. Also starred on the offensive line, helping the Generals to a 9-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. ¾ Earned first-team All-League honors on both offense and defense, and in addition to his defensive accolades was a first-team All-State pick on offense by at least one media outlet. ¾ First-team All-Portland Interscholastic League pick on both offense and defense as a junior and was an honorable-mention All-State pick as a junior. ¾ Listed as the top prospect in the state of Oregon by Rivals.com and among the top ten defensive tackle prospects in the country. ¾ Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game, where he lined up on the offensive line. Also played basketball and was a track standout for Grant High, earning honorable-mention All-League honors in basketball as a junior and senior. ¾ In track Suh was the district shot put champion in 2004, and won the OSAA Class 4A shot put title in 2005 with a school record throw of 61-4. Thanks to his all-around athletic accomplishments, he was a finalist for the Portland Tribune s Athlete of the Year. ¾ Graduated in Dec., 2009 with a degree in Construction Management. ¾ Named to the 2009 Big 12 Conference Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll. ¾ Volunteered with Nebraska s local hospital visits and also recently. ¾ Volunteered his time as a speaker at Pound Middle School. ¾ Suh s mother, Bernadette, is from Jamaica, while his father, Michael, hails from Cameroon. In the Ngema tribe in Cameroon, Ndamukong means House of Spears. ¾ Born Jan. 6, 1987 and resides in Portland, Oregon. SUH S Single-Game Bests Tackles:...8 (twice) last at Dal 11/21/10 Sacks:...2 vs Was 10/31/10 Interceptions:... 1 vs. StL 10/10/10 Interception Return Yards:...20 vs. StL 10/10/10 Pass Defenses:...1 (3 times) last at Mia 12/26/10 Fumble Recoveries:...1 vs. Was 10/31/10 Fumble Return Yards:...17 vs. Was 10/31/10 Fumble Return Touchdowns:...1 vs. Was 10/31/10 SUH S Career Statistics Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2010 Det 16 16 66 50 16 10.0 47.5 1 20 0 3 1 1 17t 1 0 2011 Det 6 6 17 11 6 2 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 22 22 83 61 22 12 65.5 1 20 0 3 1 1 17 1 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds PD TD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 3 2 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 5 3 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 17 11 6 2 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stephen Tulloch Linebacker N.C. State 6th Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 240 Born: 1/1/85 Miami, Fla. Draft: 06, R4 (116)-Ten Acquired: 11, UFA-Ten Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Born and raised in Miami, Fla., Tulloch has Jamaican heritage. His parents arrived in the United States as young adults from Jamaica before he was born. He is appreciative of his Jamaican ancestry and frequently enjoys his mother s native cuisine. ¾ Tulloch credits his mother, Mercedes, as his inspiration and reason for his success. As a single mom, she worked as a nurse to provide for him and two siblings. ¾ Older brother David Tulloch played defensive tackle at Florida State (1995-1998). ¾ Hosts annual free football camp in July for Miami area youth. ¾ List of favorites: (movie) Green Mile ; (actor) Denzel Washington; (sports hero) Mike Singletary; (food) Jamaican; (car) Mercedes S550; and (vacation getaway) Jamaica. ¾ After completing his professional football career, Tulloch desires to develop a youth center to provide a healthy environment for children to grow, stay out of trouble and participate in extracurricular activities. He already has launched The Stephen Tulloch Foundation to benefit underprivileged children in Miami and has organized a bowling event and football camp through the foundation. ¾ Signed with Detroit Aug. 1, 2011. ¾ Selected with Tennessee s second pick of the fourth round (116th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. Tulloch is an aggressive, downhill defender who possesses quick feet and fluid lateral movement. Has proved to be durable while participating in every game during his first five NFL seasons and was elected as Tennessee s defensive captain in 2010. in 2010, Tulloch led the Titans with a career-high 169 tackles, the fourth highest total for the franchise during the Titans era (1999-present). In 2009, his first full season as the team s starting middle linebacker, Tulloch led the team in tackles for the first time, setting a then-career high with 132 total stops. in 2008, he moved into the starting lineup during the season and finished second on the squad with 98 tackles. 2011: Signed with Detroit August 1. Serves as the team s middle linebacker. ¾ Recorded his first sack as a Detroit Lion for a loss of 4 yards in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). Added 4 solo tackles. ¾ Was part of a defensive unit that allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. ¾ Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-andouts on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. ¾ Recorded second-career fumble recovery vs. Kansas City (9/18) after DE Kyle Vanden Bosch sacked QB Matt Cassel. Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Through 2 games, the defense has collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries), and for the second consecutive game, have yielded no touchdowns in the first half. In total, they ve allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals through the first two games. ¾ Led the team in tackles with 7 at Minnesota (9/25), a single game career high. After a slow first half, allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. ¾ Recorded his third career interception and a team-high 12 tackles (10 solo) in the Lions 34-30 win at Dallas (10/2). Tulloch s interception gave the Lions the ball at the Dallas 40-yard line in the fourth quarter with 4:22 left to play and led to a touchdown that helped seal the comeback win. It was the third interception on the day for Detroit. ¾ Recorded his second sack of the season for a loss of 7 yards vs. San Francisco (10/16). Added 6 tackles. 2010: Started all 16 games at linebacker and led Tennessee for the second consecutive season with a career-best 169 tackles. Led or tied for the team lead in tackles eight times (vs. DEN, at DAL, at JAX, vs. PHI, at MIA, at HST, vs. JAX, vs. HST). Was voted a team captain for the 2010 season by his teammates. ¾ Against Pittsburgh (9/19), collected seven tackles, two tackles for losses and a pass defense. Batted down a pass intended for Heath Miller in the second quarter. Applied a blistering hit on Miller for a two-yard loss on a short pass in the flat during the fourth quarter. ¾ Led the team with 15 tackles and added his second career interception. at Dallas (10/10). Stopped Felix Jones for no gain on a critical third-and eight pass play in the fourth quarter. Sealed the victory by intercepting a pass intended for Roy Williams late in the fourth quarter. ¾ Against Jacksonville (12/5), led the team and set a career high with 17 tackles and added a pass defense. During three-year career at N.C. State, played in 35 games with 18 starts and recorded 290 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, three fumbles recovered, four pass defenses and 20 quarterback pressures. His 40 career tackles for loss rank fourth in N.C. State history. ¾ As junior, named first-team All-ACC, honorable mention All-American by Sports Illustrated, MVP of 2005 Meineke Car Care Bowl and N.C. State s Defensive Award winner (for most tackles) while starting all 12 games. Posted career-highs in tackles (150, team-high), sacks (6), tackles for loss (21), forced fumbles (1), fumbles recovered (2) and quarterback pressures (9). ¾ Played all 11 games and recorded six starts as a sophomore. Tied for third on team with 75 tackles, tied for second on team with 14 tackles for loss (10th in school history), one sack, one fumble recovery and five quarterback pressures. ¾ As freshman, played all 12 games, totaling 65 tackles, five tackles for loss, two passes defensed and six quarterback pressures. ¾ At Miami Killian (Fla.) High School, named Dade County Defensive Player of Year and selected to Florida Super 75, while posting 132 tackles, 12 sacks, two interceptions, two caused fumbles and three forced fumbles as senior. ¾ At N.C. State, earned Wolfpack ACC Award for Community Service. ¾ Born Stephen Michael Tulloch on Jan. 1, 1985 in Miami, Fla. TULLOCH S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...7 at Min 9/25/11 Sacks:...1.0 (six times) Last vs. SF 10/16/11 Fumble Recoveries... 1 (two times) Last vs. KC 9/18/11 Special Teams Tackles:...3 vs. Hou 12/14/08 Interceptions...1 (three times) Last at Dal 10/2/11 TULLOCH S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2006 Ten 16 3 35 20 15 0.5 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2007 Ten 16 1 36 29 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Ten 16 12 77 59 18 1 8 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 2009 Ten 16 14 120 93 27 2 16 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2010 Ten 16 16 160 111 49 1 7 1 18 0 6 0 1 0 2011 Det 6 6 38 30 8 2 11 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Totals 86 52 466 342 124 6.5 43 3 18 0 14 0 6 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 4 4 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 12 10 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 6 2 4 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 38 30 8 2 11 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0
Kyle Vanden Bosch Defensive End Nebraska 11th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 278 Born: 11/17/78 Larchwood, Iowa Draft: 01, R2 (34)-Arz Acquired: 10, UFA-Ten Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Vanden Bosch started the KVB S.A.C.K. (Supporting and Assisting Charities for Kids) Foundation in 2008. The foundation aims to give children more opportunities for success in life. Website: www.kvb93.com. ¾ His father, Doug, owns D&L Masonry, a construction company in Larchwood, Iowa, while his mother, Bonnie, is an accountant. Kyle began working for his father s company when he was just 12 years old, hauling bricks, cement and other materials. He says he owes much of his strength and work ethic to his experience with his father s business. ¾ Vanden Bosch has shaved his head since he was a freshman in college. The Nebraska defensive line members traditionally shave their heads at the start of camp, and Vanden Bosch decided to keep the look ever since. ¾ Vanden Bosch enjoys spending time at a close friend s property in Winner, South Dakota, one of the country s best locales for pheasant hunting. He also is a big fisherman and spent a lot of time catching catfish at a lake near his home in Arizona during his career there. ¾ List of favorites: (movie) Scarface ; (TV show) World Poker Tour ; (actor) Al Pacino; (music group) Rascal Flatts; (school subject) math; (car) Chevy Avalanche ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured by the Lions Dec. 8, 2010. Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent Mar. 6, 2010 to a four-year deal. ¾ Signed by the Tennessee Titans Apr. 12, 2005. ¾ Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round (34th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. Signed with Detroit March 6, 2010 and immediately upgraded the defensive line, on and off the field. Emerged as one of the most productive defensive ends in the NFL over the years while earning three Pro Bowl invitations. ¾ Spent his first four NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (2001-04), before signing with Tennessee. ¾ Was a defensive captain for the Titans each of the past three seasons (2007-09). ¾ Had a team-high 38.5 sacks during his five seasons (2005-09) in Tennessee in addition to leading the team s defensive linemen in tackles in three of those seasons. ¾ In 2007, he was named as a starter at defensive end in his second career Pro Bowl after leading the team and finishing sixth in AFC with 12 sacks. ¾ Finished second in AFC and fourth in NFL in 2005 with 12.5 sacks, totaled 66 tackles. and was named to his first career Pro Bowl after the season. 2011: Team s starting right end. Voted team captain for second-straight year. Has recorded a sack-fumble in each of the first two games of the season. ¾ Had 1.0 sack and a forced fumble in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11), along with 3 tackles. Was part of a defensive unit that helped the Lions to a 27-20 opening day win. Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. ¾ On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. ¾ The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneer. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. ¾ Recorded a sack-fumble to mark his second sack of the season vs. Kansas City (9/18). He has now has 5.0 sacks since joining the Lions in 2010. Was part of a defensive effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Through 2 games, the Lions have collected 8 takeaways (4 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries), and for the second consecutive game, have yielded no touchdowns in the first half. In total, they ve allowed just 1 touchdown (passing) and 3 field goals through the first two games. ¾ Recorded his third sack of the season at Minnesota (9/25) during the Vikings opening series. He now has a sack in each of the season s first three games. It is the third time in his career that he has recorded sacks in three-consecutive games and first since joining the Lions. He also did so with the Tennessee Titans in 2008 (four-straight games) and 2007. ¾ His sack occurred on first-and-9 at the Detroit 9-yard line after the Vikings drove down the field on the opening drive. That sack helped limit the Vikings to a 33-yard field goal to open the game. In the Lions 20-point come-from-behind win at Minnesota (9/25), Vanden Bosch not only recorded a sack, but he made a key hit crashing down on a fourth quarter 4th-and-1 play at the Lions 17-yard line stuffing the Vikings and giving the ball back to the Lions. That led to a game-tying fourth quarter field goal. ¾ Along with his 2 tackles at Dallas (10/2) in the Lions 34-30 comeback win, he had a crucial block on CB Chris Houston s pick-six that opened up the sideline for the touchdown. It was the team s second interception return for a score on consecutive drives that helped kick start the Lions furious second-half comeback. ¾ On the 49ers opening offensive play, rushed around the right edge and recorded sack-fumble for a 7-yard loss vs. San Francisco (10/16) and recovered the ball. The sack was his fourth season and third forced fumble. His three forced fumbles of the season are the most he s recorded in a single season since 2008 when he was with the Tennessee Titans. 2010: Voted team s defensive captain. Team s starting right end with 49 tackles and had 4.0 sacks for a loss of 37.5 yards, a pass defense and 2 forced fumbles. ¾ Led team with 11 tackles (10 solo) in season opener at Chicago (9/12). Was part of an impressive goal-line stand following a turnover by the defensive line as they prevented the Bears from scoring through all four downs. According to Stats, Inc., Vanden Bosch became only the eighth defensive end (second Lions DE) to record 10 solo tackles in a single game since 1994. Vanden Bosch led a Lions defense that was the only team in the league to face as many as four Red Zone possessions by their opponent during opening weekend and not yield a touchdown. In fact the Lions allowed just two field goals on those four possessions. ¾ Earned All-America honors at West Lyon (Larchwood, Iowa) Community H.S. Named USA Today/Gatorade Player of Year for Iowa and MW Region. ¾ Started three years at FB and four at OLB at West Lyon. As senior, had 136 rushes for 812 yards and 18 TDs while recording 83 tackles, 14 sacks, and one INT. Set school s scoring record with 264 career points. ¾ Has three kids: daughter, Payten, and twin sons, Bastian and Case. ¾ Born Kyle Dale Vanden Bosch on Nov. 17, 1978 in Larchwood, Iowa. VANDEN BOSCH S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 11 (twice) last at Chi 9/12/10 Sacks:...3 (three times) Last vs. NYJ 12/23/07 Pass Defenses:...1 (eight times) Last at Min 9/27/10 Fumbles Forced:...1 (16 times) Last vs. SF 10/16/11 Fumble Recoveries:... 1 (six times) Last vs. SF 10/16/11 Fumble Return Yards:...9t at Phi 10/7/01 Fumble Return Touchdowns:...1 at Phi 10/7/01 VANDEN BOSCH S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2001 Arz 3 3 13 12 1 0.5 4.5 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 1 0 2002 Arz 16 16 50 37 13 3.5 23.5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2003 Arz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Arz 16 1 13 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Ten 16 16 66 40 26 12.5 79.5 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 2006 Ten 16 16 75 54 21 6.5 48 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2007 Ten 16 16 60 48 12 12.0 71 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 2008 Ten 10 10 24 12 12 4.5 36 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 2009 Ten 16 16 45 33 12 3.0 8 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 11 11 49 36 13 4.0 37.5 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 6 6 15 12 3 4 23 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 Totals 126 111 410 295 115 50.5 331 0 0 0 8 19 6 9 1 0 Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Ten 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Ten 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 3 3 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 4 4 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 2 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 2 1 1 1 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 15 12 3 4 23 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0
John Wendling Safety Wyoming 5th Year Ht: 6-1 Wt: 222 Born: 6/4/83 Rock Springs, Wyo. Draft: 07, R6 (184)-Buf Acquired: 10, FA Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions Aug. 27, 2010. ¾ Waived by the Buffalo Bills February 16, 2010. ¾ Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft. Fifth-year safety who provides valuable depth in the defensive backfield and is one of the best special teams cover men in the NFL. Since entering the NFL in 2007, Wendling has recorded 80 special teams tackles, the most on the NFL over the past four seasons. Has reached 10 special teams tackles in all four pro seasons. ¾ Registered 50 special teams tackles previous two seasons, the most in the NFL and the only player to reach 50 since the beginning of 2009. ¾ According to Stats, Inc., Wendling s 26 special teams with Buffalo in 2009 are tied for the fourth-highest single season tally since 1994. His 24 tackles in 2010 with Detroit are tied for the 11th-most in a single season. ¾ Since 1994 (statistics accumulated by Stats, Inc.), Wendling is one of only three players (Vikings LB Heath Farwell, 2006-07; Broncos LB Keith Burns, 2000 and 2003) to record 24 special teams tackles in a season twice. ¾ Appeared in 46 of a possible 48 games with the Buffalo Bills, Wendling compiled 49 tackles as primarily a special teams player during his three seasons. 2011: Back-up safety and standout on special teams. 7 special teams tackles on the season (tied for League-high), including at least 1 in five of the team s first six games. ¾ Register special teams tackle in first quarter in the team s 27-20 victory at Tampa Bay (9/11) as he saved a potential touchdown on a Buccaneer long kickoff return. Defense would not allow a first down and forced a field goal. ¾ Garnered two special teams tackles in the Lions 48-3 win over Kansas City (9/18) in the home opener. ¾ Started at strong safety vs. Chicago (10/10) and had three tackles in the Lions 24-13 win. 2010: Backup safety who led NFL in with 24 special teams tackles. Had a special teams tackles in 12 of 16 games. Played in all 16 games and also had 6 tackles (4 solo) on defense. ¾ 24 special teams tackles are the most by a Lions player dating back to 1994 (according to Stats, Inc.). ¾ One of only two NFL players in 2010 (Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya) to register 4 special teams tackles in two separate games. ¾ Recorded a team-best 3 special teams stops vs. Philadelphia (9/19). ¾ Tied a career-best 4 special teams tackles at Minnesota (9/26). ¾ Tied career-best 4 special team tackles against the New York Jets (11/7). ¾ Recorded career-high 6 tackles (4 solo), along with one special teams tackles at Tampa Bay (12/19), as he saw extensive action as free safety replacing S Louis Delmas (injury) in first half. ¾ Started 37 of 47 games during his career at Wyoming, finishing 10th in school history with 259 tackles (151 solo). ¾ First-team All-MWC in 2006. ¾ Named second-team All-America by College Football in 2006. ¾ ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American in 2006. ¾ Attended Rock Springs (Wyo.) High School. ¾ Won the Class 5A State Championship and went undefeated his senior year. ¾ Named All-State as a senior at running back, defensive back, and as a return specialist. ¾ Won the State Championship his junior year in the long jump. WENDLING S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 6 at TB 12/19/10 Interceptions:...1 at NYJ 10/16/09 Pass Defenses:...1 at NYJ 10/16/09 Fumble Recoveries:...1 vs. Mia 12/9/07 Special Teams Tackles:...4 (3 times) Last vs. NYJ 11/7/10 WENDLING S CAREER STATISTICS Date Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Buf 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 2008 Buf 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 2009 Buf 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26 2010 Det 16 0 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 2011 Det 6 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Totals 68 2 11 7 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 80 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9/25 at Min 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/2 at Dal 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9 CHI 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
Corey Williams Defensive Tackle Arkansas State 8th Year Ht: 6-4 Wt: 320 Born: 8/17/80 Camden, Ark. Draft: 04 R6 (179)-GB Acquired: 10, T-Cle Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Enjoys hunting, fishing and riding four-wheelers. ¾ In 2005, was part of the NFL Hometown Huddle, moving furniture into new space for Big Brothers Big Sisters. ¾ In 2006, participated in the United Way s kickoff event. ¾ While in Green Bay, he took part in the Brett Favre Charity Softball Game and also the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon. ¾ At Arkansas State, visited area high schools, spreading a message that encouraged students to stay in school and graduate. ¾ Nicknamed C-Dub and Big C. ¾ Acquired by the Detroit Lions via trade with the Cleveland Browns Mar. 5, 2010. ¾ Acquired by the Cleveland Browns via trade with the Green Bay Packers Mar. 1, 2008. ¾ Designated as Franchise Player by the Green Bay Packers February 20, 2008. ¾ Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Williams, a versatile, veteran defensive tackle, has played several positions in both four-man and three-man fronts during his NFL career. Adds size and strength to the team s interior defensive line. 2011: Team s starting defensive tackle. ¾ Part of a defensive unit that helped the Lions to a 27-20 opening day win at Tampa Bay (9/11). Through the first three quarters, the Lions defense forced three-and-outs on five of the Bucs first eight possessions, including three-straight to open the third quarter. On the Lions first defensive possession that started at the Lions 21-yard line following a 78-yard kickoff return, the Lions defense held firm and did not allow a first down, forcing a Buccaneer field goal. In the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters. ¾ The defense allowed just 56 yards on the ground against the Buccaneer. It is the lowest rushing total allowed by the Lions on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at Seattle September 12, 1999. It was also their lowest rushing total allowed overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46 yards September 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than 15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. ¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City (9/18), including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ After a slow first half at Minnesota (9/25), allowing the Vikings to gain 124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg.) in the first half, the Lions defense helped the team s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the Lions in the second half. ¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the Lions stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the Lions 17-yard line. The Lions followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard game-tying field goal. 2010: Starting defensive tackle. Provided a steady-presence in the middle of the team s defensive line and collected 37 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception (27 yards) and 4 pass defenses on the season. ¾ Recorded 5 solo tackles, 1.0 sack for a loss of a yard and a quarterback hurry in season opener at Chicago (9/12). ¾ Recorded 2 solo tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, vs. Philadelphia (9/19) as well as 2 quarterback hurries. ¾ Intercepted QB Brett Favre for a 27-yard return in the first quarter at Minnesota (9/26) for his second-career pick. The interception set up the Lions offense for a 5-yard touchdown pass from QB Shaun Hill to TE Tony Scheffler. Williams became the first Lions defensive tackle to record an interception since DT Shaun Rogers returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown vs. Denver (11/4/07). ¾ Season-high 7 tackles (6 solo) against St. Louis (10/10). ¾ Recorded three tackles (3 solo) against Chicago (12/5) in his 50th start of career. A four-year letter winner at Arkansas State (2000-03), he entered the starting lineup halfway through his freshman year on the defensive line after beginning his college career at linebacker. ¾ Two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection, played in 43 career games overall, with 34 starts, finishing with 136 tackles, 84 solo, 14.5 sacks, 27.5 tackle for loss, three pass defenses, two recovered fumbles and three forced fumbles. ¾ Battled through an ankle injury as a senior in 2003 and made eight starts while playing in 10 games overall. Earned second-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors after finishing with 21 tackles (11 solo), 1.0 sack, 4.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. ¾ As a junior, perhaps his most productive year, he posted 9.0 sacks, including a team-record 4.0 in one contest. Played in 11 games as a junior, making nine starts. As a first-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection in 2002, he registered a career-high 48 tackles, 35 solo, 12 tackles for loss, two pass defenses and one forced fumble. Recorded a school record 4.0 sacks and a career-high eight tackles vs. Tulsa. ¾ As a sophomore, started all 11 games and finished with 40 tackles, 25 solo, 2.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, one recovered fumble and two forced fumbles. Born in Camden, Ark., an all-state selection as a senior at Harmony Grove High School (Camden, Ark.), where he was a three-time all-district choice as he helped the team to a 26-7 overall record his sophomore through senior seasons. ¾ Four-year letterman who lined up at defensive end, linebacker, fullback, punter and kicker. Was picked to play in the state s all-star game following his senior season. ¾ As a fullback, rushed for 1,473 yards on 299 carries in his career. ¾ Lettered four years in basketball as a forward and center, earning allstate and all-region recognition three times. ¾ Also earned four letters in both baseball and track and led his baseball team in home runs as a junior and senior. ¾ Has overcome personal tragedy as he lost his father at the age of 15 and his mother five years later. ¾ Just before the 2004 NFL Scouting Combine, endured the death of his infant daughter, who lived only two weeks after her premature birth. WILLIAMS SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...8 vs. Pit 9/14/08 Sacks:... 3 at Buf 11/5/06 Pass Defenses:...2 (twice), last at Min 9/26/10 Interceptions:...1 (twice), last at Min 9/26/10 Interception Return Yards:...27 at Min 9/26/10 Interception Return Long:...27 at Min 9/26/10 Fumbles Forced:...2 vs. Car 11/18/07 Fumble Recoveries:...1 (twice), last at Cin 9/28/08 Special Teams Tackles:... 2 at Chi 1/2/05 WILLIAMS CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2004 GB 12 0 21 12 9 1.0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 2005 GB 12 0 26 17 9 2.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 GB 16 11 34 26 8 7.0 46 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2007 GB 16 9 35 26 9 7.0 38 1 9 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2008 Cle 16 16 50 33 17 0.5 4.5 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 2009 Cle 16 2 31 27 4 4.0 25 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 16 16 37 32 5 2.0 5 1 27 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 6 6 12 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 110 60 246 179 67 23.5 131.5 2 36 0 17 7 2 0 0 3 Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2004 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 GB 2 2 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 3 2 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 12 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
keiland Williams Running Back Louisiana State 2nd Year Ht: 5-11 Wt: 230 Born: 8/14/86 Lafayette, La. Draft: 10, FA-Was Acquired: 11, W-Was Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Nation s No. 3 ranked running back prospect by Scout.com ¾ Majored in communication studies at LSU. ¾ Son of Clarissa Tolliver. ¾ Has one brother, Keedrick, and two sisters, Keedra and Kaysha. ¾ Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 4, 2011. ¾ Released by the Washington Redskins on September 3, 2011. ¾ Signed as a free agent by the Redskins on April 29, 2010. Played in 15 games in 2010. ¾ Rushed for 261 yards on 65 carries and three touchdowns. ¾ Caught 39 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns. 2011: Signed with the Lions on September 4. Has 19 carries for 49 yards and 1 TD on the ground this year. ¾ Inactive in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Got his first game-action since joining the Lions in home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). Carried the ball 9 times for 25 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown with 8:46 remaining in the game. Four-year letterman who played in 47 games with three starts at LSU. ¾ 1,699 career rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. 28 receptions for 273 yards with two touchdowns. ¾ Ranked second on the team in rushing with 368 yards and four touchdowns during his senior season. ¾ Made his second career start against Louisiana Tech and carried the ball 15 times for a season-high 116 yards and two touchdowns. ¾ As a junior, ranked second on the team in rushing (417 yards). ¾ Registered his first career 100-yard rushing game (107) against Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl as a freshman. Attended Northside High School in Lafayette for three years before transferring to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. ¾ Became the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards at Hargrave. ¾ Named the offensive MVP of Class 4A in Louisiana in 2004. williams SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...6 at Ten. 11/21/10 Receiving Yards:...60 vs. TB 12/12/10 Long Reception:...36 vs. TB 12/12/10 Receiving Touchdowns:...1 (twice) Last vs. Phi 11/15/10 Rushing Attempts:... 23 at Ten 11/21/10 Rushing Yards:...89 vs. Phi 11/15/10 Long Rush...32 vs. Phi 11/15/10 Rushing Touchdowns:... 2 vs. Phi 11/15/10 WILLIAMS CAREER STATISTICS rushing receiving Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2010 Was 15 3 65 261 4.0 32t 3 39 309 7.9 36 2 570 2011 Det 5 0 19 49 2.6 14 1 0 0 0.0-0 49 Totals 20 3 84 310 3.7 32t 4 39 309 7.9 36 2 619 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TotY 9/11 at TB 0 0 INACTIVe 9/18 KC 1 0 9 25 2.8 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 2 3 1.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 4 14 3.5 8 0 0 0 0 0 14 10/9 CHI 1 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 5 0 19 49 2.6 14 1 0 0 0.0-0 14 Player Profiles Media.
Eric Wright Cornerback Las Vegas-Nevada 5th Year Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 Born: 7/24/11 San Francisco, Cali. Draft: 07, R2 (53rd)-Cle Acquired: 11, UFA-Cle Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. MANE FACTS ¾ Wright enjoys listening to music and still plays his trumpet that he has had since junior high. ¾ In the offseason, Wright works with his mentoring program, Make It Wright Foundation, to help mentor kids in his home of San Francisco. ¾ When Wright was young, he watched film of Walter Payton and enjoyed watching Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice. ¾ After his pro football career is over, Wright wants to be heavy in philanthropy and continue to mentor kids through his program. ¾ Signed with the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent July 30, 2011. ¾ Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Joins Detroit after spending four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Has played in 59 games with 55 starts, recording 250 tackles (200 solo), 1.0 sack (11 yards), 9 interceptions (205 yards, 1 touchdown), 45 pass defenses, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recovers and 6 special teams tackles. ¾ His 4 interceptions in 2010 tied Brodney Pool for the team lead and tied for 10th in the AFC. ¾ Tied for fourth in the NFL with 3 defensive fumble recoveries in 2008. ¾ Recorded a career-long 94-yard interception return for a touchdown on Monday Night Football vs. New York Giants (10/13/08). The 94-yard return was the fifth longest in club history. Was named Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. 2011: Team s starting cornerback. ¾ Finished season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) second on team with 6 solo tackles and a pass defensed. ¾ Picked off his first pass since joining the Lions this season when he intercepted a Chiefs pass in the four quarter and returned it 4 yards in the Lions home opener against Kansas City (9/18). Also registered forced fumble that was recovered by the Lions. The team s 3 interceptions were all recorded by members of the secondary (Wright, CB Chris Houston and S Amari Spievey). The last time the secondary recorded 3 picks in a game was in a 16-7 win at Chicago (10/28/07). ¾ Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against Kansas City, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. It marked the first time since the Lions claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (Oilers, 12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. ¾ Led the team in tackles with 7 (along with LB Stephen Tulloch) at Minnesota (9/25). Led defensive effort that limited Minnesota to 3 points in the second half during the Lions come-from-behind win after trailing 20-0 at the half. It was the team s largest comeback on the road in franchise history. ¾ Recorded 5 tackles (4 solo) vs. San Francisco (10/16), including a tackle-for-loss as he stopped RB Frank Gore for a loss of 3 yards on first-and-10. 2010: Played in 13 games with 10 starts, recording 42 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and 9 pass defenses. ¾ Received a cross-field lateral from Joshua Cribbs on a punt return and ran the bal for 62 yards to help set up a 23-yard field goal at New Orleans (10/24). ¾ Notched 5 tackles, 2 pass defenses and an interception against New England (11/7) in the Browns 34-14 victory. ¾ Placed on injured reserve with a knee injury (12/21). Began his collegiate career at the University of Southern California (2003-04) before transferring to UNLV for one season (2006) before opting to enter the 2007 NFL Draft following his junior year. Played in 22 games combined at the two schools, including 10 starts, totaling 62 tackles, 2.0 sacks (13 yards), 1 fumble recover, 1 forced fumble, 14 pass defenses and 3 interceptions for 54 yards. ¾ In 2006, played in nine games, starting the first four contests and the final two at left cornerback. Recorded 29 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 9 pass defenses and an interception for 32 yards. Added 2 rushes for 36 yards and returned 18 kickoffs for 430 yards (23.9 avg.). ¾ Sat out for the 2005 season under NCAA transfer rules after enrolling at UNLV. ¾ Earned Freshman All-Pac 10 Conference honors from he Sporting News in 2004. Recorded 33 tackles, 2.0 sacks (13 yards), 1 fumble recovery, 6 pass defenses and 2 interceptions for 22 yards. Prepped at Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco, Calif.) High School. Was a 2002 Super Prep All-America, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Start All-West, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, All-Northern California co-mvp and San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro first team honoree as a senior running back and defensive back. ¾ As a senior, rushed for 1,166 yards and 17 touchdowns and caught 18 passes for 268 yards (14.9 avg.) with four scores. Added 80 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions and 10 pass defenses. ¾ Member of the track team where he competed in the 100 meters and the long jump. ¾ Interests are centered around music as he played trumpet in a jazz band in his youth. Wright s SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...10 at Pit 11/11/07 Pass Defenses:... 3, two times, last vs. Oak 12/27/09 Sacks:...1.0 at Pit 11/11/07 Recovered Fumbles:... 1 (four times) Last time at Buf 12/12/10 Forced Fumbles:...1 (two times) Last time vs. Cin 12/21/08 Interceptions:...1 (10 times) Last vs. KC 9/18/11 Interception Return Yards:... 94t vs. NYG 10/13/08 Long Interception Return:... 94t vs. NYG 10/13/08 Touchdowns:... 1 vs. NYG 10/13/08 Wright s Career statistics Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2007 Cle 14 13 71 66 5 1 0 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 5 2008 Cle 16 16 66 61 5 0 0 3 131 1 13 2 3-2 0 0 2009 Cle 16 16 65 57 8 0 0 4 74 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Det 13 10 42 36 6 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 11 0 0 2011 Det 6 6 28 24 4 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 65 61 272 244 28 1 0 10 209 1 50 3 4 9 0 5 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 6 28 24 4 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 0
Titus Young Wide Receiver Boise State Rookie Ht: 5-11 Wt: 170 Born: 8/21/89 Los Angeles, Calif. Draft: 11, R2 (44th) Player Profiles Media. Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (44th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Pro Play-making wideout who will add speed to the Lions offense on the perimeter. 2011: Back-up wide receiver. Sixth in the NFL among rookie wide receivers with 15 receptions and fifth in receiving yards with 209. ¾ Recorded his first career-start and caught 5 passes for 89 yards, including a career-long of 43, in home opener vs. Kansas City (9/18). ¾ Had 4 receptions for 51 yards at Minnesota (9/25), including a long of 17 on 2nd-and-8 in overtime. The reception was part of a drive that led the Lions to the game winning K Jason Hanson 32-yard field goal. ¾ Had 3 catches for 41 yards in the Lions 24-point comeback win at Dallas (10/2). Started 26 of 43 games during his four-year career at Boise State, accumulating 4,938 all-purpose yards, ranking fourth all-time in school history, on 318 plays (15.53 avg.), averaging 114.84 yards per game. Caught 204 passes, which rank second all-time in school records, for 3,063 yards (15.01 avg.), with 25 touchdowns, which ranks fourth in Broncos annals. His 3,063 receiving yards set the Boise State career-record. Also rushed 47 times for 350 yards (7.45 avg.) with 8 scores. Returned 56 kickoffs for 1,449 yards (25.88 avg.) with 3 touchdowns, and 11 punts for 76 yards (6.91 avg.). His 71 receptions in 2010 rank fifth on the Broncos season-record list, while his 79 catches in 2009 placed second on the school s season-record chart. ¾ Broke Tim Gilligan s season-record (1,192 in 2003) with 1,215 yards receiving in 2010 and tied for seventh in school season annals with 10 touchdown receptions. ¾ His 25.88 yards per kickoff return rank third in school annals. ¾ Placed second on the school s season record list with 2,012 all-purpose yards his senior year and ranked 30th in the country with 143.71 allpurpose yards per game. ¾ His 1,041 yards receiving in 2009 place seventh on the school s season-record list. ¾ Reached 100 yards receiving 10 times during his career, the fourthmost in school history. ¾ Tied John Broadous school record (vs. Idaho in 1981) with a 100-yard kickoff return vs. Idaho in 2009. ¾ Contributed to the nation s sixth-ranked passing offense in 2010 as the Broncos posted 321.08 passing yards per game. Young placed third in the Western Athletic Conference in receptions per game (5.46) and receiving yards per game (93.46) while accounting for 10 touchdowns, which ties for seventh in school season annals. Started 11 of 13 games and led Broncos with 71 receptions for 1,215 yards and 9 touchdowns. Added 14 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown and returned 24 kicks for 564 yards, and 4 punts for 42 yards. ¾ 42 of his catches produced first downs as he converted 8 of 15 third down throws (53.33%) and 1 of 2 fourth down tosses. ¾ Gained at least 10 yards on 39 receptions (54.93%), including 20 (28.17%) of at least 20 yards. ¾ In addition to his nine touchdowns, Young had crucial receptions that set up 10 other Boise State touchdown drives and eight more that resulted in field goals. ¾ Returned 24 kickoffs for 564 yards to place seventh in conference and 69th national with an average of 23.50 yards per return. ¾ Amassed 1,916 all-purpose yards on 113 plays (16.96 avg.) and finished second in the WAC and 17th in the country with 147.38 all-purpose yards per game. Attended University Senior High School (Los Angeles, Calif.), lettering three times in football for Head Coach E.C. Robinson. All-State and All- City selection as a wide receiver and free safety. Led the city section in receiving and interceptions. ¾ Helped the Wildcats to a 7-5 record while registering 66 receptions for 1,359 yards (20.59 avg.). ¾ Accumulated 2,000 all-purpose yards with 20 touchdowns and posted 97 tackles with 11 interceptions. ¾ Given a three-star rating by Rivals.com, which listed him as the 61st athlete prospect in the nation and the 81st recruit in the state of California. ¾ Also received a three-star rating by Scout.com, which ranked him as the 94th wide receiver in the country. ¾ Lettered twice in track and field. YOUNG S SINGLE-GAME Bests Receptions:... 5 vs. KC 9/18/11 Receiving Yards:...89 vs. KC 9/18/11 Long Reception:...49 vs. KC 9/18/11 YOUNG S Career STATISTICS 2011 (Det) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/11 at TB 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 9/18 KC 1 1 5 89 17.8 43 0 0 0 0.0-0 9/25 at Min 1 1 4 51 12.8 17 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 3 41 13.7 19 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 2 14 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 1 1 14 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 4 15 209 13.9 43 0 0 0 0.0-0
Player Profiles Media. Willie Young Defensive End North Carolina State 2nd Year Ht: 6-5 Wt: 251 Born: 9/19/85 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Draft: 10, R7 (213)-Det Complete biographical information available on. ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (213th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. Pro Played in two games for the Lions in 2010. Selected in the seventh round (213th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Had an impressive showing during the preseason and poses as a solid back-up at defensive end. 2011: Serves as a back-up defensive end on the Lions stout defensive line rotation. ¾ Recorded first-career tackle in Lions season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11). ¾ Hammered a nail into the Lions comeback win when he registered a 10-yard sack with :35 left to play in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys snapped the ball at the Lions 45-yard line and were moved back to the Dallas 45-yard line. It was his first career sack and he recorded a career single-game high 2 tackles on the day. ¾ Registered his second sack of the season, and for the second-straight game, in the Lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10). Also had 3 tackles in the game. 2010: Served as a back-up defensive end. Appeared in two games during his rookie season. ¾ Inactive for season opener at Chicago (9/12), against Philadelphia (9/19), at Minnesota (9/26) at Green Bay (10/3) against St. Louis (10/10), at New York Giants (10/17), against Washington (10/31), against New York Jets (11/7), at Dallas (11/21), against New England (11/25), against Chicago (12/5), against Green Bay (12/12), at Tampa Bay (12/19) and at Miami (12/26). ¾ Played in first game of his career, primarily on special teams, at Buffalo (11/14). Started 36-of-49 games at North Carolina State, including 28 at right defensive end and eight more on the left side. Recorded 194 tackles (109 solos) with 20.0 sacks for minus 140 yards, 46.0 stops for losses totaling 235 yards and 29 pressures. Caused four fumbles and recovered two others. Deflected 11 passes and intercepted three others for 42 yards in returns, including a touchdown. Young became just the sixth player in school history to register 20.0 sacks during a career. ¾ Young s eight sacks in 2009 tied for seventh place on the school s season-record chart. ¾ One of five Wolfpack defenders to record at least 40 tackles for loss in a career, as only Mario Williams (55.5, 2003-05) had more than Young s 46.0 on the school s all-time record chart. ¾ His 15 stops for loss in 2007 tied Levar Fisher (2000), Pat Thomas (2003) and Mario Williams (2004) for seventh on State s season-record list. ¾ In 2009, named second-team All-ACC selection. Started all 12 games for the first time during his career, leading the team in sacks and tackles for loss. Finished sixth on the squad with 54 tackles (32 solos). His eight sacks for minus 56 yards ranked third in the ACC and tied for 35th in the nation. Also finished third in the conference and tied for 37th in the major college ranks with 14.0 stops for losses totaling 85 yards. Had three pressures, 2 forced fumbles and 3 pass defense, also recorded first career interception. ¾ Served as one of the team s three captains, participating in 526 defensive snaps. ¾ Started 11 of 13 games in 2008 at right defensive end. Participated in a career-best 608 plays, as he led the team with 6.5 sacks for minus 51 yards and 12.5 stops for losses of 72 yards. Also paced the Pack with 10 pressures. Recovered two fumbles, blocked a kick, intercepted one pass and deflected four others. Had three sacks, 6.5 stops for loss and seven pressures in the final five games after returning to the lineup from his benching. ¾ As a sophomore in 2007, played in all 12 games, starting the final eight contests at left defensive end. Saw action in 590 snaps, leading the team with 5.5 sacks for minus 33 yards. His team-high 15.0 stops for losses of 66 yards are the second-highest total by a sophomore in school annals and ranked fourth in the ACC. Credited with 11 pressures, as he caused 2 fumbles and 3 pass defenses. ¾ Saw action in all 12 games as a freshman, started five contests, including the last four of the season while sharing right defensive end duties with Martrel Brown. Recorded five quarterback pressures with 4.5 stops for losses of 12 yards and 44 tackles (24 solos). ¾ Turned his first career interception into a 34-yard touchdown return vs. Clemson. Also added a pass defensed. ¾ Red-shirted while competing on the scout team as a defensive end in 2005. Originally signed with the Pack in 2004, but attended prep school in the fall before enrolling back at State in Jan., 2005. Attended Palm Beach (Fla.) Gardens Community High School, where the three-sport standout competed in football, basketball and track. First-team Class 6A All-State pick, as the defensive end recorded 65 tackles, including 25 for loss, and had 12.0 sacks as a senior. ¾ Made 60 tackles, 15 stops behind the line of scrimmage and nine sacks as a junior. ¾ Received a three-star prospect rating from Scout.com. In basketball, Young averaged 10 points and 12 rebounds per game in his final season. ¾ Despite not joining the track team until midway through the season, he finished fourth at the state 4A meet in the high jump. ¾ Earned his degree in Science and Technology. ¾ Born Sept. 19, 1985 in Riviera Beach, Florida. YOUNG S SINGLE GAME BESTS Tackles:... 2 at Dal 10/2/11 Sacks:...1.0 (twice) Last vs. Chi 10/10/10 Sack Yards...10 at Dal 10/2/11 YOUNG S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2010 Det 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Det 6 1 6 3 2 2 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 8 1 6 3 2 2 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2011 (Det) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds PD TD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/11 at TB 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/18 KC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/2 at Dal 1 0 2 1 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9 CHI 1 1 3 2 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/16 SF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/23 ATl 10/30 at Den 11/13 at Chi 11/20 Car 11/24 GB 12/4 at No 12/11 MIN 12/18 at Oak 12/24 SD 1/1 at GB Totals 6 1 6 3 2 2 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0