Record 7–4–1 Playoff finish did not qualify Head coach Buddy Parker | Division place 2nd NFL National Start date 1951 Home field Tiger Stadium | |
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The 1951 Detroit Lions season was their 22nd in the league. The team improved on their previous season's output of 6–6, winning seven games. They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season.
During their 24–17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Detroit became the first team in NFL history to score three touchdowns of 70 yards or more in one period.
Standings
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
References
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