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AlbaNY_Ram2011 season.. The Lions won in weeks 14, 15, and 16 to clinch a playoff berth, then lost in week 17 at the 15-1 Packers to finish 10-6. The Lions posted an improved record for the third straight year (0-16, 2-14, 6-10, and then 10-6). It was their first winning record in 11 years, their first playoff berth in 12 years, and their first ten win season in 16 years.
The Lions finished second in the NFC North behind the Packers. As the #6 seed they got to go to #3 New Orleans, where they lost 45-28. New Orleans never punted the ball, gained a postseason record 626 yards, converted three fourth downs, and scored 35 points in the second half to defeat the Lions. [
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Stafford was 28 for 43, 380 yds, 3 TDs, 2 int. Passer rating 97.0
That Lions team had one pro-bowl player: Calvin Johnson
That Lions defense was good, one of the best defensive passer ratings. Good run defense
two good pass rushing ends, Suh in the middle...two good LBer Levy and Tulluch
they deserved more pro bowlers
Lions were in the game---leading , Stafford played well
Stafford threw 2 4th Q picks-and it was over.
In fairness, this was a team just getting beaten by the better team
Stafford played well, maybe forced the 1st INT....last one kind of
a separation thing... needed something... no real blame
