2006 Detroit Lions season
| 2006 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| General manager | Matt Millen |
| Head coach | Rod Marinelli |
| Offensive coordinator | Mike Martz |
| Defensive coordinator | Donnie Henderson |
| Home stadium | Ford Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–13 |
| Division place | 4th NFC North |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | WR Roy Williams |
| Uniform | |
The 2006 season was the Detroit Lions' 77th in the National Football League (NFL), their 73rd as the Detroit Lions, their fifth playing home games at Ford Field, and their first under head coach Rod Marinelli. The Lions failed to improve on their 5–11 record from the 2005 season, finishing 3–13 and missing the postseason.
The Lions began 2–6 before dropping 7 straight games and falling to a 3–13 record at the end of the season. The offense finished below-average while the defense was the third-worst in the league. Wide receiver Roy Williams was named to the Pro Bowl, finishing with 82 receptions, 1,310 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns; he was the only Lion named to the Pro Bowl.
The passing game was led by full-time starter Jon Kitna, who the Lions acquired in free agency. Kitna passed for 4,208 yards, a career high, and finished with a 21–22 touchdown–interception ratio. The run game was led by third-year running back Kevin Jones who finished with 1209 scrimmage yards and 8 total touchdowns. Dré Bly, Terrence Holt, and Jamar Fletcher finished with a team-high three interceptions, while DL Cory Redding finished with a team-high 8.0 sacks.