1989 Detroit Lions season
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| 1989 Detroit Lions season | |
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| Head Coach | Wayne Fontes |
| Home Field | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7-9 |
| Place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff Finish | Did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1988 | 1990 |
The 1989 season was the beginning of the Barry Sanders era. Considered one of the greatest drafts ever, Barry Sanders was drafted 3rd overall by the Lions. The Lions divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers had the 2nd pick overall but they passed on Sanders. Instead, they opted for Tony Mandarich. After starting the season with 3 wins and 9 losses, the Lions won four in a row to finish the season with 7 wins and 9 losses. Sanders did not disappoint as he was named to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season.
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[edit] Offseason
[edit] NFL Draft
| Pick # | NFL Team | Player | Position | College |
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| 3 | Detroit Lions | Barry Sanders | Running Back | Oklahoma State |
[edit] Regular Season
[edit] Season Schedule
[edit] Season Standings
| NFC Central | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 351 | 275 |
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 362 | 356 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 312 | 364 |
| Chicago Bears | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 358 | 377 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 320 | 419 |
[edit] Roster
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Detroit Lions roster
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| Quarterbacks
Running Backs Wide Receivers Tight Ends |
Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen |
Linebackers
Defensive Backs Special Teams |
Reserve Lists
Rookies in italics |
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[edit] Awards and Honors
- Barry Sanders, National Football League Rookie of the Year Award
- Walter Stanley, NFL Kickoff Return Leader
[edit] Notes and references
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