Detroit Lions statistics from 2024 show a 15-2 team with 6,962 offensive yards, 70 touchdowns, and a 9 turnover ratio. The season’s production can be read alongside franchise milestones, from the team’s 1930 beginning as the Portsmouth Spartans to its major individual records.
Contents
- 2024 team profile
- First downs and down efficiency
- Rushing and passing production
- Scoring and receiving leaders
- Defensive and special teams statistics
- Franchise history and records
2024 team profile
The Detroit Lions finished 2024 with a 15-2 record, according to Detroit Lions team stats. Their offense produced 6,962 total yards, while opponents produced 5,820. Detroit ran 1,147 offensive plays at 6.1 yards per play; opponents ran 1,051 plays at 5.5 yards per play. The difference in total yardage was 1,142 yards across the season, based on the supplied team totals.
The Lions scored 70 touchdowns, compared with 37 by opponents. Their touchdown breakdown was 29 rushing touchdowns, 39 passing touchdowns, 1 return touchdown, and 1 defensive touchdown. The team also recorded a turnover ratio of 9.
| 2024 team measure | Lions | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-2 | — |
| First downs | 410 | 331 |
| Total offensive yards | 6,962 | 5,820 |
| Offensive plays | 1,147 | 1,051 |
| Average yards per play | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Rushing yards | 2,488 | 1,672 |
| Passing yards | 4,718 | 4,404 |
| Touchdowns | 70 | 37 |
The team converted 98 of 206 third-down attempts and 22 of 33 fourth-down attempts. Opponents converted 60 of 185 third downs and 12 of 29 fourth downs. These figures describe both volume and conversion opportunities: Detroit had more successful third- and fourth-down conversions, while the opponent totals came on fewer attempts in each category.
First downs and down efficiency
Detroit recorded 410 first downs in 2024, compared with 331 by opponents. Of the Lions’ first downs, 144 came by rushing, 242 by passing, and 24 by penalty. Opponents recorded 86 rushing first downs, 198 passing first downs, and 47 first downs by penalty. The categories are reported as team statistics rather than estimates.
The 98-for-206 third-down line and 22-for-33 fourth-down line give the clearest view of the Lions’ conversion workload. Detroit’s third-down conversion record was listed by Detroit Lions team stats as 98 successful attempts out of 206. The opponent line was 60 successful attempts out of 185. On fourth down, the Lions were 22 of 33, while opponents were 12 of 29.
The Lions’ offense also had 534 rushing plays and 1,147 total offensive plays. Their 2,488 rushing yards came at a 4.7-yard rushing average. Opponents had 369 rushing plays, 1,672 rushing yards, and a 4.5-yard rushing average. Detroit’s defense therefore faced fewer opponent rushing plays than the Lions used themselves, while the listed average was close on a per-play basis.
Field-goal results were 26 made on 29 attempts for Detroit and 28 made on 35 attempts for opponents. Detroit was also credited with 33 sacks allowed or recorded in the team statistics, while opponents were listed with 37 sacks. These totals are retained in the source’s combined wording and are presented as reported team figures.
Rushing and passing production
Detroit gained 4,718 passing yards and 2,488 rushing yards in 2024. The Lions completed 399 passes on 551 attempts, with 12 interceptions and an 8.6 passing average. Opponents completed 373 of 610 attempts, threw 16 interceptions, and averaged 7.2 yards per pass.
Jared Goff led the passing group. Detroit Lions team stats list him with 539 attempts, 390 completions, 4,629 yards, a 72.4 completion rate, 8.6 yards per attempt, 37 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a 111.8 rating. Hendon Hooker recorded 6 completions on 9 attempts for 62 yards, with a 66.7 completion rate and an 86.3 rating.
Four other players appear in the passing figures with very small sample sizes. Jack Fox completed his only attempt for 17 yards and was listed with a 100 completion rate and 118.8 rating. David Montgomery completed his only attempt for 3 yards and 1 touchdown, also with a 118.8 rating. Amon-Ra St. Brown completed his only attempt for 7 yards and 1 touchdown, with a 135.4 rating. These entries should be read as individual plays, not as comparable passing workloads to Goff’s 539 attempts.
Jahmyr Gibbs was the leading listed rusher, with 250 carries for 1,412 yards, a 5.6-yard average, a long run of 70 yards, and 16 touchdowns. David Montgomery had 185 carries for 775 yards, a 4.2-yard average, a 21-yard long, and 12 touchdowns. Other listed rushing totals were Craig Reynolds with 31 carries and 139 yards, Jameson Williams with 11 carries and 61 yards, Jermar Jefferson with 6 carries and 22 yards, and Jared Goff with 35 carries and 56 yards. Williams also had 1 rushing touchdown; Reynolds, Jefferson, and Goff had 0 in the listed statistics.
| Listed rusher | Carries | Yards | Average | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 250 | 1,412 | 5.6 | 16 |
| David Montgomery | 185 | 775 | 4.2 | 12 |
| Craig Reynolds | 31 | 139 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 11 | 61 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Jermar Jefferson | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 |
Scoring and receiving leaders
Amon-Ra St. Brown led the listed receiving group with 115 receptions for 1,263 yards, an 11.0-yard average per catch, a 66-yard long, and 12 touchdowns. Jameson Williams had 58 receptions for 1,001 yards, a 17.3-yard average, an 82-yard long, and 7 touchdowns. Sam LaPorta recorded 60 receptions for 726 yards, a 12.1-yard average, a 52-yard long, and 7 touchdowns.
Jahmyr Gibbs added 52 receptions for 517 yards, averaging 9.9 yards per catch, with a 54-yard long and 4 touchdowns. David Montgomery had 36 receptions for 341 yards and 0 touchdowns, while Tim Patrick had 33 receptions for 394 yards, an 11.9-yard average, a 42-yard long, and 3 touchdowns.
The remaining listed receiving lines were Kalif Raymond, 17 receptions and 215 yards; Brock Wright, 13 receptions and 100 yards; Craig Reynolds, 3 receptions and 40 yards; Allen Robinson, 3 receptions and 30 yards; Sione Vaki, 3 receptions and 37 yards; and Isaiah Williams, 2 receptions and 6 yards. Raymond averaged 12.6 yards per catch and had 2 touchdowns. Wright averaged 7.7 and had 2 touchdowns. The other listed players had 0 touchdowns in these figures.
The Lions’ scoring distribution places passing touchdowns first at 39, followed by rushing touchdowns at 29. The return and defensive categories each contributed 1 touchdown. That distribution gives context to the receiving totals: the passing game included production from the leading receiver group, while the rushing touchdown total included 16 from Gibbs and 12 from Montgomery.
Defensive and special teams statistics
Jack Campbell led the listed 2024 Lions tackle totals with 131 total tackles, including 69 solo and 62 assisted tackles. Brian Branch had 109 total tackles, 79 solo and 30 assisted. Kerby Joseph recorded 83 total tackles, with 58 solo and 25 assisted. Alex Anzalone had 63 total tackles, Terrion Arnold had 60, Carlton Davis III had 56, and Amik Robertson had 50.
Aidan Hutchinson was listed with 19 total tackles, 12 solo and 7 assisted, plus 7.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble. Campbell had 1.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble. Branch had 1 sack and 1 forced fumble. Davis had 1 forced fumble, while Robertson had 3. Joseph, Anzalone, and Arnold had 0 forced fumbles in the supplied defensive figures.
Joseph also led the listed interception statistics with 9 interceptions, 99 return yards, an 11-yard average return, a 33-yard long, and 1 touchdown. These are 2024 player figures from Detroit Lions team stats.
Jake Bates’ field-goal line was 3 of 3 from 20-29 yards, 10 of 10 from 30-39, 7 of 8 from 40-49, 6 of 7 from 50-59, and 0 of 1 from 60 or more yards. The source also lists 0 of 0 from 1-19 yards. The team field-goal total was 26 made on 29 attempts.
Jack Fox punted 45 times for 2,295 yards, with a 68-yard long, a 51.0-yard average, 0 blocks, 21 returns, 135 return yards, 22 punts inside the 20, and a 46.2 net average. Kalif Raymond had 30 punt returns, 9 fair catches, a 13.8-yard return average, a 90-yard long, and 1 touchdown.
On kick returns, Tom Kennedy had 6 returns for 167 yards, a 27.8-yard average, and a 34-yard long. Khalil Dorsey had 4 returns for 159 yards, a 39.8-yard average, and a 72-yard long. Both were listed with 0 kick-return touchdowns.
Franchise history and records
NFL Football Operations identifies the franchise’s beginning as the Portsmouth Spartans in 1930. George A. Richards bought the team, which was renamed the Lions in 1934. The Lions won the 1935 NFL Championship by defeating the New York Giants 26-7, then won league championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957, all against the Cleveland Browns.
The Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day every season since 1934 except 1939-44. Ford Field was built in 2002 and has a listed capacity of 65,000. Detroit, Michigan, had a population of 620,376 in 2022. The team colors are Honolulu Blue and Silver. The franchise record is listed as 95 seasons from 1930-2024.
The historical record set from NFL Football Operations lists Wayne Fontes as the winningest coach at 66-67-0. The Lions have 0 Super Bowl titles. Going into the 2024 season, the franchise record was 591-707-34 and the playoff record was 9-14.
| Franchise record | Holder | Figure and period |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards | Barry Sanders | 15,269, 1989-98 |
| Passing yards | Matthew Stafford | 45,109, 2009-20 |
| Receptions | Calvin Johnson | 731, 2007-15 |
| Sacks | Alex Karras | 100, 1958-70 |
| Interceptions | Dick LeBeau | 62, 1959-72 |
| Points | Jason Hanson | 2,150, 1992-2012 |
These franchise marks span different eras and measurement periods. Sanders holds the rushing record with 15,269 yards from 1989-98, while Stafford holds the passing record with 45,109 yards from 2009-20. Johnson’s receptions record is 731 from 2007-15. Karras is listed with 100 sacks from 1958-70, LeBeau with 62 interceptions from 1959-72, and Hanson with 2,150 points from 1992-2012. Sheila Ford Hamp is identified as the current team owner in the NFL Football Operations record.