Record 5–11 Playoff finish did not qualify Start date 2005 Home field Ford Field | Division place 3rd NFC North General manager Matt Millen Owner William Clay Ford Sr. | |
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Head coaches Steve Mariucci, Dick Jauron Similar 2003 Detroit Lions sea, 1935 Detroit Lions sea, 2001 Detroit Lions sea | ||
The 2005 Detroit Lions was the 76th season in team history.
The season began with the team attempting to improve on their 6–10 record in 2005. However, they were unable to improve their 2004 record and fell to 5—11.
After the embarrassing Thanksgiving defeat against Atlanta, head coach Steve Mariucci was fired, and Dick Jauron took over for the rest of the season.
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