Beyond strictly looking at wins and losses, DVOA by Football Outsiders gives a clear picture of team performance.
The following Infographic shows the past 10 years of DVOA rankings (2008-2017) for the Detroit Lions.
Following their 0-16 season in 2008 and 2-14 in 2009, the Lions have firmly been a middle of the pack team, reaching the playoffs three times, even in 2016 when they ranked 27th in DVOA.
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