Detroit Lions' Defense Sets Record for Most Yards Allowed

The Detroit Lions' 2020 defense is among the worst in franchise history.

“I don’t want anything to do with those records. However, you guys, this didn’t really come up that much this year. But, there’s only one stat that I really care about and that’s how many games I win. That’s our job," Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin said during his weekly media session this week.

By giving up a total of 288 yards to the Minnesota Vikings in the first half, Detroit's defense has now given up the most yards in the history of the franchise.

There’s the franchise record for the #Lions defense. Most yards allowed in a season. #Vikings have hit 288 total yards.
— Matt Dery (@DerySpeaks) January 3, 2021

More records could be broken during Vikings game

Despite the early success Detroit's defense had against Kirk Cousins and the Vikings' offense, Minnesota was able to tally 21 first-half points and plenty of yards after the catch.

The Vikings only need to score 14 points more points to break Detroit's franchise record for points allowed in a single season.

If Detroit's defense gives up 30 more points in the second half, it would set the NFL record for most points allowed in a single season, a record which is presently held by the Baltimore Colts.

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