The Detroit Lions were 4-8 in 1949. They finished 4th in the Western Division.
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Jahmyr Gibbs back on the field for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp started
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Devin White pushing for starting role with Lions after record-setting season with Raiders
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Lions sign former Pro Bowl LB Devin White following his productive 2025 season with Raiders
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The Lions are lead candidates to become latest NFL team to go from worst to first in the division
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Lions' Gibbs, Falcons' Robinson remain sidelined at training camp as contract talks continue
1949 Stats
See stats| GP | PTS | YDS | PLY | AVG | RUSH YDS | RUSH ATT | RUSH AVG | PASS YDS | PASS ATT | PASS AVG | SCK | SCKY | 1DWN | RUSH 1DWN | PASS 1DWN | PEN 1DWN | PEN | PEN YDS | |
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Team | 12 | 237 | 3,335 | 838 | 4.0 | 1,381 | 397 | 3.5 | 2,291 | 399 | 5.7 | 42 | 337 | 206 | 81 | 104 | 21 | 71 | 662 |
Team Rank | 7th | 7th | 3rd | 8th | 9th | 9th | 8th | 4th | 1st | 9th | 9th | 2nd | 6th | 7th | 4th | 1st | 4th | 4th | |
Opponent | 12 | 259 | 3,435 | 829 | 4.1 | 1,827 | 491 | 3.7 | 1,814 | 312 | 5.8 | 26 | 206 | 204 | 103 | 85 | 16 | ||
Opponent Rank | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 8th | 5th | 2nd | 4th | 2nd | 6th | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 2nd | 4th | |||
Net | -22 | -100 | +9 | -0.2 | -446 | -94 | -0.2 | +477 | +87 | -0.1 | +16 | +131 | +2 | -22 | +19 | +5 | +71 | +662 | |
Net Rank | 7th | 4th | 3rd | 5th | 8th | 9th | 8th | 3rd | 1st | 6th | 9th | 2nd | 4th | 7th | 4th | 2nd | 4th | 4th |
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Cam Lewis seeing more reps at Bears safety after Coby Bryant injury
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Jahmyr Gibbs back on the field for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp started
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins vows injuries are done, promises 17 games and an NFL rushing title
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson resumes practicing 5 days after straining calf at training camp
Jets running back Isaiah Davis sidelined a couple of weeks with a minor knee injury
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| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Patriots - y | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Bills - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Dolphins - e | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
 Jets - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Steelers - y | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 |
 Ravens - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Bengals - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Browns - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Jaguars - y | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 |
 Texans - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Colts - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Titans - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Broncos - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Chargers - w | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Chiefs - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Raiders - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eagles - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Cowboys - e | 7 | 9 | 1 | .441 |
 Commanders - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
 Giants - e | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Bears - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Packers - w | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 |
 Vikings - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
 Lions - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Panthers - y | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Buccaneers - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Falcons - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Saints - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Seahawks - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Rams - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 49ers - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Cardinals - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |