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On October 24, 1971, the Lions hosted the Chicago Bears at Tiger Stadium. Late in the fourth quarter, with Detroit trailing 28–23, the Lions were driving into Chicago territory and Hughes, who entered the game as an injury replacement, caught a pass from quarterback Greg Landry for 32 yards and a first down at the Bears' 37-yard line.
In Chicago, Bears record their largest victory against the Lions with a 49–point differential, score their most points in a game against the Lions, and set a franchise record for their largest victory overall (broken in 1943). Bears win 1941 NFL Championship. 1942: Bears 2–0: Bears 16–0: Bears 42–0: Bears 16–8–3 Bears lose 1942 NFL ...
With the Lions in 1971, he passed for 2,237 yards and 16 touchdowns, was named first team All-Pro, and went to his only Pro Bowl that year. [1] In 1976 , Landry passed for 2,191 yards and 17 touchdowns and was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year . [ 6 ]
Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) on the ground due to an injury after a play against Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday ...
Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell gets fired up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Dec. 10, 2023 in Chicago. Defensive line Aidan Hutchinson made two costly plays ...
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On October 21, 1984, during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Billy Sims suffered a career ending knee injury. He spent two years trying to rehab his injury before retiring in 1986. [124] Sims' injury would set the tone for the rest of the season as the Lions finished with a 4–11–1 record. [125] Monte Clark was fired after the season. [126]
Detroit Lions fans praised the team's fight after 31-26 comeback win over Chicago Bears gave the franchise its best start since JFK was President.