Detroit Lions 1975: A Game-by-Game Guide

Now you can relive the Lions' memorable 1975 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the "block party" win over the Packers in Week 1 through the disappointing stumble to the finish, as told in the original newspaper stories.

The opening of the state-of-the-art Silverdome was supposed to be about the only thing to celebrate for the Lions in 1975. But Detroit surprised the football world by staying in contention for a long time before finally falling off the pace late in the season. There were many highlights along the way, including a trouncing of the Bears for the first win ever at the dome, a three-game winning streak in the middle of the season and an upset of long-time nemesis Minnesota.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Rick Forzano's boys as they overcame injuries to have a strong showing.

As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1975 Lions. Whether you are a die-hard Lions fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1975 Detroit Lions.