LIONS TRIVIA
Think you know the Lions? These are the Lions categories that show up in Daily Hail Mary. Every answer below is a real correct answer. Score big by naming the deep cuts, not the stars.
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Lions QB
Played quarterback for the Detroit Lions — 119 correct answers.
Most famous: Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Bobby Layne, Dutch Clark, Earl Morrall, Joshua Dobbs, Teddy Bridgewater, Charlie Batch.
Deep cuts: Billy Jefferson, Dave Ryan, Harry Hopp, Zac Robinson, Chris Dittoe.
Lions running back
Played running back (fullbacks count) for the Detroit Lions — 309 correct answers.
Most famous: Barry Sanders, Jahmyr Gibbs, Doak Walker, Dutch Clark, D'Andre Swift, Isiah Pacheco, David Montgomery, John Henry Johnson.
Deep cuts: Jon Bradley, Tom Beer, Larry Ferguson, Mike Campbell, Marv Brown.
Lions receiver
Played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions — 252 correct answers.
Most famous: Calvin Johnson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Herman Moore, Desmond Howard, Kalif Raymond, DeAndre Carter, Marvin Jones.
Deep cuts: Ray Reckmack, Richard Woodley, Ollie Poole, Ted Cremer, Ralph Heywood.
Lions tight end
Played tight end for the Detroit Lions — 108 correct answers.
Most famous: Charlie Sanders, Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson, Tyler Conklin, Eric Ebron, Brock Wright, Jim Gibbons, David Sloan.
Deep cuts: Steve Brooks, Marty Thompson, Bob Niziolek, Ben McCord, Matt Veldman.
Lions O-lineman
Played offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions — 366 correct answers.
Most famous: Lou Creekmur, Penei Sewell, Alex Wojciechowicz, Frank Ragnow, Dick Stanfel, Lomas Brown, Kevin Glover, Larry Warford.
Deep cuts: John Sokolosky, Willie Brock, Devon Coburn, Kevin Jarvis, Sam Tsoutsouvas.
Lions D-lineman
Played defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions — 355 correct answers.
Most famous: Alex Karras, Aidan Hutchinson, Ndamukong Suh, Robert Porcher, Ezekiel Ansah, Shaun Rogers, Alim McNeill, Luther Elliss.
Deep cuts: Chuck Behan, Bob Beemer, Tony Zuzzio, Joe Stringfellow, Perry Scott.
Lions linebacker
Played linebacker for the Detroit Lions — 229 correct answers.
Most famous: Joe Schmidt, Devin White, Jack Campbell, DJ Wonnum, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Chris Spielman, Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes.
Deep cuts: Joe Watson, Bob Lusk, Keith Flowers, Carl Carr, John Mohring.
Lions defensive back
Played cornerback or safety for the Detroit Lions — 360 correct answers.
Most famous: Lem Barney, Dick LeBeau, Yale Lary, Jack Christiansen, Darius Slay, Night Train Lane, Miles Killebrew, Kerby Joseph.
Deep cuts: Darrin Walls, Andre Dixon, Bill Frohbose, Paul Pratt, Rashaad Reynolds.
Lions Pro Bowler
Played for the Detroit Lions and made a Pro Bowl (any team) — 207 correct answers.
Most famous: Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bobby Layne, Doak Walker.
Deep cuts: John James, Grady Alderman, David Akers, Floyd Peters, Jimmy Hill.
Lions + Super Bowl ring
Played for the Detroit Lions and won a Super Bowl (any team) — 157 correct answers.
Most famous: Matthew Stafford, Darius Slay, Earl Morrall, Ndamukong Suh, Desmond Howard, Isiah Pacheco, Devin White, DeAndre Carter.
Deep cuts: Burton Lawless, Tony Ugoh, Andy McCollum, Bob Thomas, Don Laster.
Lions 10-year vet
Played for the Detroit Lions and lasted 10+ NFL seasons — 333 correct answers.
Most famous: Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Barry Sanders, Bobby Layne, Charlie Sanders, Joe Schmidt, Lem Barney, Dick LeBeau.
Deep cuts: Vern Holland, Mike Montler, Jon Jansen, Roman Fortin, Ephraim Salaam.
Bears and Lions
Played for both the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions — 121 correct answers.
Most famous: Bobby Layne, D'Andre Swift, Josh McCown, David Montgomery, Allen Robinson, Chase Daniel, Dave Krieg, Kalif Raymond.
Deep cuts: Barry Turner, DeAngelo Smith, Thump Belton, Sod Ryan, Gene Hamlin.
Lions and Packers
Played for both the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers — 127 correct answers.
Most famous: Za'Darius Smith, Desmond Howard, Mike Tomczak, Tobin Rote, Jamaal Williams, Rick Mirer, Don Majkowski, Tim Boyle.
Deep cuts: Hal Griffen, Randy Winkler, Jerry Woods, Lenzy Pipkins, Jim Salsbury.
Lions and Vikings
Played for both the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings — 97 correct answers.
Most famous: Adrian Peterson, Hugh McElhenny, Teddy Bridgewater, Daunte Culpepper, Matt Cassel, Za'Darius Smith, T.J. Hockenson, Jamal Adams.
Deep cuts: Greg Blue, Ben Hanks, Dovonte Edwards, Mel Mitchell, Jeff Locke.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many quarterbacks have played for the Lions?
119 quarterbacks have played for the Lions, including Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Bobby Layne, Dutch Clark, Earl Morrall, down to deep cuts like Harry Hopp, Dave Ryan, Billy Jefferson.
Who are some Lions Pro Bowlers?
Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bobby Layne, Doak Walker, Charlie Sanders, Joe Schmidt, and 197 more who played for the Lions and made a Pro Bowl.
Which Lions players won a Super Bowl?
157 players who suited up for the Lions own a ring (with any team), including Matthew Stafford, Darius Slay, Earl Morrall, Ndamukong Suh, Desmond Howard, Isiah Pacheco, Devin White, DeAndre Carter.
Is there a daily Lions trivia game?
Daily Hail Mary features Lions categories regularly, along with the other 31 teams. A new game drops every day at midnight.
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