The 1992 Detroit Lions season was the 63rd season in franchise history. After going 12–4 from the 1991 season, the Lions took a step back as they posted a disappointing 5-11 record despite another Pro Bowl season from Barry Sanders, who passed Billy Sims for the franchise record in rushing on November 22. The Lions were expected to once again challenge for the NFC title. However, that did not happen, as they failed to qualify for the playoffs. It would be the first season the franchise would have involving kicker Jason Hanson. He would play 21 seasons as a Lion, a franchise record.
Offseason Additions SubtractionsTE Jimmie Johnson (Redskins) CB Terry Taylor (Browns) K Eddie Murray (Chiefs) LB Anthony Bell (Raiders) S Bruce Alexander (Dolphins) DE Jeff Hunter (Dolphins)
NFL draft
Notes
Detroit traded up from its third-round selection (82nd) with Dallas for the Cowboys' second-round selection (56th), giving up its fourth- and ninth-round selections (190th and 250th) in return. Detroit received Denver's third-round selection (81st) in return for OT Harvey Salem. Detroit's fifth-round pick (138th) was traded to New Orleans in exchange for WR Brett Perriman. Detroit traded up from its sixth-round selection (165th) with New England for the Patriots' sixth-round selection (145th), giving up its seventh-, tenth- and twelfth-round selections (194th, 277th and 333rd) in return.
Undrafted free agents + 1992 undrafted free agents of note Player Position College Darrell Brooks Center Tennessee State Tony Crutchfield Defensive Back BYU John Derby Linebacker Iowa Ken Ealy Wide receiver Central Michigan Darrin Eaton Wide receiver Michigan State Earnest Fields Linebacker Tennessee Eric Lynch Running back Grand Valley State Mike Riley Punter Mississippi State Ed Thomas Wide receiver Indiana Bernard Wilson Defensive tackle Tennessee State
Personnel Staff
Roster
Regular season
Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Attendance 1 September 6 at Chicago Bears L 27–24 2 September 13 Minnesota Vikings W 31–17 3 September 20 at Washington Redskins L 13–10 4 September 27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 27–23 5 October 4 New Orleans Saints L 13–7 6 Bye 7 October 15 at Minnesota Vikings L 31–14 8 October 25 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 38–7 9 November 1 Green Bay Packers L 27–13 10 November 8 Dallas Cowboys L 37–3 11 November 15 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 17–14 12 November 22 at Cincinnati Bengals W 19–13 13 November 26 Houston Oilers L 24–21 14 December 6 at Green Bay Packers L 38–10 15 December 13 Cleveland Browns W 24–14 16 December 20 Chicago Bears W 16–3 17 December 28 at San Francisco 49ers L 24–6
Game summaries
Week 16
Barry Sanders 20 Rush, 113 Yds Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2014-Oct-20.
Standings
References
External links 1992 Detroit Lions at Pro-Football-Reference.com