Touting the league's second-best defensive unit (behind only the reigning champion Seahawks), the Lions posted an 11--5 record and qualified for the playoffs. However, the Lions suffered a controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the wildcard round of the playoffs. On November 5, 2015, the Lions fired general manager Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand, following an 1--7 start to the season. During his tenure as general manager, the Lions were 41--63, and made the playoffs twice, and lost both times in the Wild Card round.
Martin Mayhew
Tom Lewand