Lions Finish 2013 Season in Disappointment
A recap of the Detroit Lions' disappointing 2013 season.
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A recap of the Detroit Lions' disappointing 2013 season.
Best Game: Detroit played to its potential on Thanksgiving, routing the Green Bay Packers 40-10.
Jim Schwartz was hired to turn around the Detroit Lions. He did that for three seasons.
As time expired at the Metrodome Jim Schwartz must have felt the end fitting.
The Detroit Lions have let go of head coach Jim Schwartz.
After his Detroit Lions delivered their final disappointing performance in a season full of them, coach Jim Schwartz lobbied for another chance.
Adrian Peterson watched the final game of Minnesota's disappointing season from the sideline, with a groin injury keeping him out.
Home: Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Miami, N.Y. Giants
Will they or won't they?
Detroit's season finale against the Vikings didn't mean much, but they still had the chance to end the season with a win. They did not, losing to Minnesota in a banal game that didn't feature much inspiration from either team.
The Vikings beat the Lions 14-13 on Sunday afternoon in the final game at the Teflon-topped stadium after 32 seasons.
Freshman quarterback Shane Morris was steady in place of injured starter Devin Gardner, leading Michigan on two early scoring drives. The Wolverines settled for field goals on both and did little the rest of the way.
A month ago, the Detroit Lions were in control of the NFC North. They enter Week 17 with nothing more to play for than a .500 record.
Week 17 could not have any more story lines or any more possible playoff in or out scenarios. In one word #epic ... and away we go!
The Metrodome might not be the only recipient of the post-game goodbyes.
