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Thursday, January 5, 2012

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Tom Silverstein
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27 Times the franchise has made it to the postseason, including 14 over the last 19 seasons.

20.0 Yards per reception Jordy Nelson averaged in his final five games, three of which were played without Greg Jennings in the lineup.

1 Times in NFL history a team has had two different quarterbacks each throw at least five touchdown passes in consecutive weeks.

76 Accepted penalties this season, tied with Indianapolis for the fewest in the NFL and 27 fewer than the league average.

9.0 Percent of the time QB Aaron Rodgers threw for a touchdown (in 502 passing attempts), two points higher than the second-place finisher in the NFL this season.

NFC NORTH

8 Interceptions the Minnesota Vikings defense had this season, tied for fewest in the NFL.

380 Opponent return yards the Chicago Bears allowed via interception, the third highest total in the NFL.

16 Conference victories outside of its own division the four teams combined for this season, most of any division in the NFL.

6 Yards Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson fell short of setting the all-time franchise record.

3 Times the Lions scored 45 or more points this season.

Tom Silverstein

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