1962 Detroit Lions

The 1962 Detroit Lions season was the 33rd season in franchise history. Finishing two games behind the eventual NFL Champion Green Bay Packers in the NFL Western Division, it won the third annual Playoff Bowl game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 17-10.

Playoff Bowl
The game was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.

Awards and records

 * The Lions were only the third NFL team since 1940 that never trailed by more than 7 points at any time during the season. This feat would not be repeated again until the Green Bay Packers did so in their Super Bowl-winning 2010 season.