1954 Detroit Lions season

The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 10–2, winning only nine games.

Their first-round pick was Dick Chapman, an All-American defensive tackle out of Rice.

Chapman never played a snap for the Lions, electing to return to Rice and finish his degree in physics.

[3] The Lions played their home games in Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium), which had a regular listed seating capacity of 46,194, with an additional 7,000 bleacher seats for football to bring total capacity to 53,194.

[3] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE)

Program produced by the Chicago Bears for their December 12 match-up with the Lions.