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The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan, competing in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the NFC North division. Founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans, the team relocated to Detroit in 1934. The Lions have a rich history featuring legendary players such as Hall of Famers Lem Barney, Billy Sims, and Barry Sanders, whose number 20 has been retired in honor of their contributions. The team has shown impressive performance, with strong offensive statistics including 320 total first downs and 5,911 total offensive yards. Key players include quarterback Jared Goff, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions have also made a mark as one of the best comeback teams in NFL history and have achieved notable success on the road in recent seasons. Coach Dan Campbell leads the team as they aim for continued success in upcoming games.