The Lions were the first franchise to finish a full (non-strike shortened) regular season with no wins or ties since the move to sixteen season games in 1978, going 0–16 during the 2008 NFL season. They are also one of four current teams, and the only one in the NFC, to have never played in the Super Bowl.
How many teams went 0-16?
8 or more games
| Year | Team | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cleveland Browns | 16 |
| 2008 | Detroit Lions | 16 |
| 1982 | Baltimore Colts | 8 |
| 1976 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 |
When did the Lions go winless?
2008
The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 79th season in the National Football League (NFL), and their 75th as the Detroit Lions. The Lions made history by becoming the first team since the schedule was expanded to 16 games to finish winless (the second and only other being the 2017 Cleveland Browns).
Has the Detroit Lions ever won a Superbowl?
The Lions play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL) and have won four NFL championships (1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957).
What NFL team has no wins this year?
Both the Lions and Jaguars are breaking in first time NFL head coaches. Although, Lions coach Dan Campbell has served as interim head coach (Miami Dolphins) and an assistant head coach (New Orleans Saints).
Can a Super Bowl end in a tie?
In a regular-season NFL game, if neither team scores in overtime, the game is a tie. This clearly means that regular-season games can end in a tie after one quarter of overtime is played, but the Super Bowl and postseason games cannot.
Did the Panthers go undefeated?
The 2015 season was the Carolina Panthers’ 21st in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Ron Rivera. The Panthers’ undefeated streak came to an end at the hands of the Falcons in a Week 16 rematch.
Who holds the record for most points scored in the NFL?
Adam Vinatieri
NFL History – Points Leaders
| Points Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
| RK | PLAYER | PTS |
| 1 | Adam Vinatieri | 2,673 |
| 2 | Morten Andersen | 2,544 |
| 3 | Gary Anderson | 2,434 |
How many years did the Detroit Lions go 0 16?
79th season in franchise history; became the first 0–16 team in the NFL. The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 79th season in the National Football League (NFL), and their 75th as the Detroit Lions.
When do the Detroit Lions play their three preseason games?
The dates and times of the Lions’ three preseason games are set. The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday morning that the dates and times of their three preseason contests have been set. The Lions will kick off the 2021 season by hosting the Buffalo Bills on Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m. ET.
How many winless seasons have the Detroit Lions had?
79th season in franchise history; became the first 0-16 team in the NFL. The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 79th season in the National Football League (NFL), and their 75th as the Detroit Lions. The season is notable for being only one of four winless seasons in American football history (through 2008).
What happened in the 2008 Detroit Lions season?
The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 79th season in the National Football League (NFL), and their 75th as the Detroit Lions. The Lions made history by becoming the first team since the schedule was expanded to 16 games to finish winless (the second and only other being the 2017 Cleveland Browns season ).
