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1998 Detroit Lions season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamDetroit Lions
year1998
record5–11
division_place4th NFC Central
coachBobby Ross
general managerChuck Schmidt
ownerWilliam Clay Ford Sr.
stadiumPontiac Silverdome
playoffsDid not qualify
pro bowlers{{ Collapsible list
title3
1RB Barry Sanders
2DT Luther Elliss
3DE Robert Porcher
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title1
1RB Barry Sanders (2nd team)
uniformFile:NFC-Throwback2-Uniform-DET.PNG
shortnavlinkLions seasons

| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The 1998 Detroit Lions season was their 69th in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 9–7 and did not make a repeat playoff appearance, instead posting their third 5–11 mark in seven seasons. This was the last season Barry Sanders would play in the NFL.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
C Jim Pyne (Buccaneers)
LB Allen Aldridge (Broncos)
LB Rob Fredrickson (Raiders)

NFL draft

Main article: 1998 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Tutu AtwellWide receiverMinnesota
Kerlin BlaiseGuardMiami (FL)
Lamar CampbellCornerbackWisconsin
Kywin SupernawDefensive backIndiana
Travis ReeceRunning backMichigan State
Corey ThomasWide ReceiverDuke

Personnel

Staff

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Front office

Roster

53 active, 11 inactive, 3 practice squad

Regular season

Schedule

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September 6at Green Bay PackersL 19–380–1Lambeau Field60,102
September 13Cincinnati BengalsL 28–34 (OT)0–2Pontiac Silverdome66,354
September 20at Minnesota VikingsL 6–290–3Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome63,107
Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 27–61–3Pontiac Silverdome74,724
October 4at Chicago BearsL 27–311–4Soldier Field66,944
Green Bay PackersW 27–202–4Pontiac Silverdome77,932
October 25Minnesota VikingsL 13–342–5Pontiac Silverdome77,885
November 1Arizona CardinalsL 15–172–6Pontiac Silverdome66,087
November 8at Philadelphia EaglesL 9–102–7Veterans Stadium66,785
November 15Chicago BearsW 26–33–7Pontiac Silverdome63,152
November 22at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 28–254–7Raymond James Stadium64,265
November 26Pittsburgh SteelersW 19–16 (OT)5–7Pontiac Silverdome78,139
December 6at Jacksonville JaguarsL 22–375–8Alltel Stadium70,717
at San Francisco 49ersL 13–355–93Com Park68,585
December 20Atlanta FalconsL 17–245–10Pontiac Silverdome67,143
December 27at Baltimore RavensL 10–195–11Raven Stadium68,045
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Season summary

Week 1

First quarter

  • GB – Ryan Longwell 32-yard field goal, 9:19. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:41.'''''
  • GB – LeRoy Butler 32-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 6:23. Packers 10–0.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 47-yard field goal, 1:10. ''Packers 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 5:13.''''' Second quarter
  • GB – Dorsey Levens 4-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 9:40. ''Packers 17–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:30.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 43-yard field goal. ''Packers 17–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 2:11.''''' Third quarter
  • DET – Herman Moore 25-yard pass from Scott Mitchell (pass failed), 12:39. ''Packers 17–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:21.'''''
  • GB – Antonio Freeman 6-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:17. ''Packers 24–12. '''Drive: 18 plays, 85 yards, 9:34.'''''
  • DET – Terry Fair 101-yard kickoff return (Jason Hanson kick), 0:00. Packers 24–19. Fourth quarter
  • GB – Roell Preston 100-yard kickoff return (Ryan Longwell kick), 14:38. Packers 31–19.
  • GB – Antonio Freeman 84-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:53. ''Packers 38–19. '''Drive: 3 plays, 86 yards, 0:29.''''' ;Top passers
  • DET – Scott Mitchell – 23/44, 248 yards, TD, INT
  • GB – Brett Favre – 24/32, 277 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
  • DET – Barry Sanders – 17 rushes, 70 yards
  • GB – Dorsey Levens – 25 rushes, 59 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • DET – Herman Moore – 9 receptions, 100 yards, TD
  • GB – Antonio Freeman – 4 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TD

Week 13 (Thanksgiving)

First quarter

  • No scoring Second quarter
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 30-yd FG
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 38-yd FG
  • DET – Jason Hanson 45-yd FG Third quarter
  • PIT – Will Blackwell 24-yd pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick)
  • DET – Jason Hanson 52-yd FG Fourth quarter
  • DET – Herman Moore 21-yd pass from Charlie Batch (Jason Hanson kick)
  • DET – Jason Hanson 35-yd FG
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 25-yd FG Overtime
  • DET – Jason Hanson 42-yd FG

Awards and Records

Barry Sanders retired as the second leading rusher in NFL history.

  • 15,269 yards.
  • 109 touchdowns
  • 5.0 average per rush attempt

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1998.htm 1998 Detroit Lions]
  2. "All-Time Coaches". DetroitLions.com.
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