1995 Detroit Lions: The Forgotten Greatest Show on Turf

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Published: May 12, 2009

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... millennium, after their offense left the rest of the NFL in ruin. 

But was that title mistakenly placed on the wrong franchise? 

In 1995, the league saw an offensive juggernaut post superior numbers than the Rams would compile four years later, that team…The Detroit Lions.

The biggest argument anointing the 1995 Lions the Greatest Show on Turf would be: the team finished with a 10-6 record, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs while the 1999 Rams were 13-3, and went on to become Super Bowl Champions. 

Four key offensive categories demonstrated the elite status of the 1999 Rams. They ranked first overall in offensive yards, points scored, passing yards and passing touchdowns. 

Similarly, the 1995 Lions were ranked first or second in the same categories.

Detroit’s quarterback Scott Mit...

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