The Detroit Lions offensive juggernaut flexed its muscle once again in Chicago. Ben Johnson’s offense posted 34 points and 475 yards in the Week 16 win over the Bears.
Detroit’s ongoing offensive output has reached some historical levels. They’re now one of just four teams in NFL history to hit a combination of lofty milestones.
From the Lions P.R. team after the game, the 2024 Lions are the fourth team in NFL history to log at least 13 wins, produce at least 6,000 total net yards, record at least 60 touchdowns and notch a point differential of at least 190 through the first 15 games of a season. The others are the 2019 Ravens, 2007 Patriots and 1984 Dolphins.
Those three teams are notable. Those 2019 Ravens suffered a shocking upset loss in the divisional round after finishing 14-2, but the ’84 Dolphins and ’07 Patriots each advanced to the Super Bowl behind MVP-winning quarterbacks Dan Marino and Tom Brady, respectively.