With the first playoff win for the Detroit Lions in decades, snapping the longest streak in league history, an emotional dam broke for the entirety of Lions fandom.
When Stafford left Detroit, not only did he say goodbye to his Lions team, but he and his wife Kelly also said goodbye to their magnificent Bloomfield Hills home.
The 1997 Detroit Lions-New York Jets game at the Pontiac Silverdome was an unforgettable showdown. Amidst the deafening crowd, the Lions pulled out a 13-10 victory for a chance at the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions, who rarely get a chance to play on primetime have started a tradition of freewheeling on NBC's player introductions. It was on display again in the season opener.