A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | CH | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
| 2019 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Martha Firestone Ford |
| General manager | Bob Quinn |
| Head coach | Matt Patricia |
| Home field | Ford Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–12–1 |
| Division place | 4th NFC North |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | CB Darius Slay WR Kenny Golladay (alternate) |
| AP All-Pros | None |
| Uniform | |
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The 2019 season was the Detroit Lions' 90th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second year under head coach Matt Patricia. The Lions had a promising start to the season with a 2–0–1 record. However, they lost 12 of their last 13 games, with 8 of those 12 losses being decided by a touchdown or less, and were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention following a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Chicago Bears in week 13. After franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford broke his backbone in a Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Lions were forced to turn to former Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Jeff Driskel and later undrafted free agent David Blough, neither of whom was able to lead the Lions to a single win. The Lions failed to improve on their 6–10 record from last season, finishing the season with a 3–12–1 record and nine consecutive losses. This resulted in the 3rd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. They also posted consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 2012–2013. Not only that, they also got swept by their division rivals for the first time since 2012.
Offseason
Coaching changes
- On January 1, the Lions announced that Jim Bob Cooter would not return as offensive coordinator.[1]
- On January 16, the Lions hired Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator.[2]
- On January 22, the Lions hired John Bonamego as special teams coordinator.[3]
- On February 26, the Lions hired Kyle Caskey as running backs coach.[4]
- On March 11, the Lions hired Stephen Thomas as defensive quality control coach, Rodney Hill as assistant strength and performance coach, Leon Washington as WCF minority coaching assistantship/offense and special teams coach, and Marquice Williams as assistant special teams coach.[5]