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1998 Detroit Lions season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Detroit Lions |
| year | 1998 |
| record | 5–11 |
| division_place | 4th NFC Central |
| coach | Bobby Ross |
| general manager | Chuck Schmidt |
| owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| stadium | Pontiac Silverdome |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | {{ Collapsible list |
| title | 3 |
| 1 | RB Barry Sanders |
| 2 | DT Luther Elliss |
| 3 | DE Robert Porcher |
| AP All-pros | {{Collapsible list |
| title | 1 |
| 1 | RB Barry Sanders (2nd team) |
| uniform | File:NFC-Throwback2-Uniform-DET.PNG |
| shortnavlink | Lions 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
| Additions | Subtractions | |
|---|---|---|
| C Jim Pyne (Buccaneers) | ||
| LB Allen Aldridge (Broncos) | ||
| LB Rob Fredrickson (Raiders) | ||
NFL draft
Main article: 1998 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | Wide receiver | [Minnesota](1997-minnesota-golden-gophers-football-team) |
| Kerlin Blaise | Guard | [Miami (FL)](1997-miami-hurricanes-football-team) |
| Lamar Campbell | Cornerback | [Wisconsin](1997-wisconsin-badgers-football-team) |
| Kywin Supernaw | Defensive back | [Indiana](1997-indiana-hoosiers-football-team) |
| Travis Reece | Running back | [Michigan State](1997-michigan-state-spartans-football-team) |
| Corey Thomas | Wide Receiver | [Duke](1997-duke-blue-devils-football-team) |
Personnel
Staff
| Detroit Lions}}; color:white; border:2px solid #C5C7CF; text-align: center;" | **1998 Detroit Lions staff** |
|---|---|
| **Front office** |
Roster
53 active, 11 inactive, 3 practice squad
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 6 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1998-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 19–38 | 0–1 | Lambeau Field | 60,102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 13 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1998-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **L** 28–34 (OT) | 0–2 | Pontiac Silverdome | 66,354 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 20 | at **[Minnesota Vikings](1998-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 6–29 | 0–3 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1998-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **W** 27–6 | 1–3 | Pontiac Silverdome | 74,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | at **[Chicago Bears](1998-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 27–31 | 1–4 | Soldier Field | 66,944 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Green Bay Packers](1998-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 27–20 | 2–4 | Pontiac Silverdome | 77,932 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | **[Minnesota Vikings](1998-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 13–34 | 2–5 | Pontiac Silverdome | 77,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | [Arizona Cardinals](1998-arizona-cardinals-season) | **L** 15–17 | 2–6 | Pontiac Silverdome | 66,087 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](1998-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 9–10 | 2–7 | Veterans Stadium | 66,785 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | **[Chicago Bears](1998-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 26–3 | 3–7 | Pontiac Silverdome | 63,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | at **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1998-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **W** 28–25 | 4–7 | Raymond James Stadium | 64,265 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1998-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 19–16 (OT) | 5–7 | Pontiac Silverdome | 78,139 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | at [Jacksonville Jaguars](1998-jacksonville-jaguars-season) | **L** 22–37 | 5–8 | Alltel Stadium | 70,717 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [San Francisco 49ers](1998-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 13–35 | 5–9 | 3Com Park | 68,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | [Atlanta Falcons](1998-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 17–24 | 5–10 | Pontiac Silverdome | 67,143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 27 | at [Baltimore Ravens](1998-baltimore-ravens-season) | **L** 10–19 | 5–11 | Raven Stadium | 68,045 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **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
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1998.htm 1998 Detroit Lions]
- "All-Time Coaches". DetroitLions.com.
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