2011 Detroit Lions season

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The 2011 season was the Detroit Lions' 82nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 78th as the Detroit Lions, their 10th playing home games at Ford Field and their third under head coach Jim Schwartz. With a regular season record of 10–6, the team improved on their 6–10 record from 2010, making it their third consecutive improved season. It was the Lions' first winning season since 2000 and first 10 win season since 1995. Their 10-win season came just three years after their winless 2008 campaign. The Lions' 5–0 start was their best since 1956. With their win over the San Diego Chargers on December 24, the Lions clinched an NFC Wild Card spot in the postseason. After their loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, it was determined the Lions would play the New Orleans Saints in one of the NFC Wild Card Games, which the Lions lost 45–28. It was their first playoff berth since 1999. The Lions ran a pass-heavy offense in 2011, mainly due to early injuries of running backs Mikel Leshoure...

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