The Detroit Lions were 6-7-1 in 1973. They finished 2nd in the NFC Central and 6th in the NFC.
Scores & Schedules
See schedule1973 Division Standings
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker questionable, backup WR Xavier Legette out for Lions game
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Lions look to bring back explosive plays after they were limited in win over Jets
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Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions
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Aaron Glenn's Jets defense falters late against his former team and boss in 31-24 loss to Lions
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Jahmyr Gibbs' 3rd touchdown with 2:25 left lifts Lions to 31-24 win over Jets
1973 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 14 | 271 | 4,046 | 850 | 4.8 | 2,133 | 496 | 4.3 | 2,105 | 327 | 6.4 | 27 | 192 | 237 | 122 | 104 | 11 | 64 | 584 |
Team Rank | 13th | 13th | 19th | 11th | 9th | 15th | 7th | 18th | 14th | 16th | 4th | 21st | 12th | 8th | 12th | 22nd | 10th | 8th | |
Opponent | 14 | 247 | 3,905 | 866 | 4.5 | 2,117 | 501 | 4.2 | 2,058 | 332 | 6.2 | 33 | 270 | 245 | 127 | 98 | 20 | 68 | 606 |
Opponent Rank | 12th | 13th | 14th | 12th | 16th | 13th | 19th | 11th | 13th | 8th | 10th | 11th | 20th | 19th | 12th | 20th | 15th | 19th | |
Net | +24 | +141 | -16 | +0.3 | +16 | -5 | +0.1 | +47 | -5 | +0.2 | -6 | -78 | -8 | -5 | +6 | -9 | -4 | -22 | |
Net Rank | 13th | 11th | 18th | 10th | 10th | 14th | 10th | 15th | 12th | 11th | 7th | 21st | 17th | 14th | 13th | 23rd | 11th | 11th |
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| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 |
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | |
0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | |
0 | 3 | 0 | .000 |