Detroit Lions All-Time Tournament: Round of 16 Produces Classics, Upsets and One Huge Cinderella
We put 16 of the greatest Detroit Lions teams in franchise history into one tournament. The Round of 16 delivered classic matchups, a major upset, and plenty of Barry Sanders, Megatron and Bobby Layne.
The Detroit Lions all-time tournament Round of 16 delivered a series of classics, upsets, and a major Cinderella story. The 1953 Lions, with a defense that intercepted 38 passes and a potent offense led by Bobby Layne and Doak Walker, advanced to the next round, defeating the 2022 Lions who struggled defensively. The 1954 Lions, led by Bobby Layne and Doak Walker, faced the 1935 Lions, who won the first NFL championship in franchise history.
The 1935 Lions' physical defense dominated the first half, but the 1954 Lions' potent offense eventually prevailed.
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