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The 2011 Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 82nd season in the National Football League their 78th as the Detroit Lions the 10th playing its home games at Ford Field and the third year under head coach Jim Schwartz. With a regular season record of 10–6 the team improved on its 6–10 record from 2010 which is their third consecutive improved season. It was the Lions’ first winning season since 2000 and first 10 win season since 1995. The Lions’ 5–0 start was their best since 1956.