1995 Detroit Lions season
The 1995 season marked the Lions third consecutive playoff appearance. For the third consecutive year, the Lions lost in the playoffs. Herman Moore had a career season as he broke Cris Carter’s record for most receptions in a season. Moore and teammate Brett Perriman (108 catches) became the first WR duo to each catch more than 100 receptions in the same season. In his highly successful 1995 season Moore caught a career high 123 balls (an NFL record at the time).
Offseason
NFL Draft
Regular season
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 3, 1995 |
at Pittsburgh Steelers |
L 23-20 |
58,002
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| 2 |
September 10, 1995 |
at Minnesota Vikings |
L 20-10 |
52,234
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| 3 |
September 17, 1995 |
Arizona Cardinals |
L 20-17 |
58,727
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| 4 |
September 25, 1995 |
San Francisco 49ers |
W 27-24 |
76,236
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| 5 |
Bye |
| 6 |
October 8, 1995 |
Cleveland Browns |
W 38-20 |
74,171
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| 7 |
October 15, 1995 |
at Green Bay Packers |
L 30-21 |
60,302
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| 8 |
October 22, 1995 |
at Washington Redskins |
L 36-30 OT |
52,332
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| 9 |
October 29, 1995 |
Green Bay Packers |
W 24-16 |
73,462
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| 10 |
November 5, 1995 |
at Atlanta Falcons |
L 34-22 |
49,619
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| 11 |
November 12, 1995 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
W 27-24 |
60,644
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| 12 |
November 19, 1995 |
at Chicago Bears |
W 24-17 |
61,779
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| 13 |
November 23, 1995 |
Minnesota Vikings |
W 44-38 |
74,559
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| 14 |
December 4, 1995 |
Chicago Bears |
W 27-7 |
77,230
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| 15 |
December 10, 1995 |
at Houston Oilers |
W 24-17 |
35,842
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| 16 |
December 17, 1995 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
W 44-0 |
70,204
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| 17 |
December 23, 1995 |
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
W 37-10 |
50,049
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Standings
Roster
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Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Rookies in italics
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Playoffs
NFC Wild Card Game
The Eagles scored 31 points in the second quarter, recorded 6 interceptions, and held future hall of fame running back Barry Sanders to just 40 rushing yards en route to a 58-37 victory in the 2nd highest scoring game in NFL postseason history.
Awards and honors
- Scott Mitchell, Thanksgiving Day Record, Most passing yards by a Lions quarterback, 410 yards
- Herman Moore, Single Season Record, Most Receptions in a Season
- Barry Sanders, All-Pro
- Barry Sanders, NFC Pro Bowl Selection
Milestones
- Barry Sanders, 7th consecutve 1000 yard season
- Herman Moore, 100 reception season,[1]
Notes and references
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 440
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