TBT: Lions vs. Chiefs
View photos from the Lions-Chiefs matchups through the years.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a pass during the NFL football game between Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87), right, spills the ball as he is tackled during the NFL football game between Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.
Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best (44) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrates catching a 15-yard touchdown reception against the Kansas City Chiefs with Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best, right, in the first quarter of an NFL football game Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter of an NFL football game Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks a point after in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs of an NFL football game Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
Detroit Lions running back T.J. Duckett (45) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) on a 53-yard run to the Chiefs' 9-yard line in the third quarter of an NFL football game Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Duckett ran for a season-high 102 yards and a touchdown, helping Detroit hold on for a 25-20 win.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kolby Smith is stopped by Detroit Lions linebacker Boss Bailey (97) during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Lions recovered the ball but Smith was ruled down.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (8) outruns Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali (91) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Johnnie Morton (87) can't get the handle on a pass from quarterback Charlie Batch under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Eric Warfield, during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999 at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 31-21 to hand the Lions their first loss of the season.
Detroit Lions running back James Jones (30) runs upfield next to tackle Lomas Brown (75) during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 23, 1988. The Lions defeated the Chiefs 7-6.
Detroit Lions quarterback Rusty Hilger (12) sets up to pass behind center Kevin Glover (53) during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 23, 1988. The Lions defeated the Chiefs 7-6.
Linebacker Gary Spani, left, of the Kansas City Chiefs hits Billy Sims, right, of the Detroit Lions to prevent Sims from landing in the end zone at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 27, 1980. Sims was unable to score on the next play, as the the Chiefs beat the Lions 20-17.
In an August 24, 1975 file photo, a crowd of 62,094 fans watch the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the home opener in the new 80,000 seat structure Pontiac, Mich. The photo shows the still-unfinished dome, which was not yet inflated. A judge cleared the way Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 for Canadian company Triple Properties Inc. to pay $583,000 for the Pontiac Silverdome, built for $55.7 million in 1975 to house the NFL's Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions center Ed Flanagan (54) provides pass protection as Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier (63) defends the middle during the Lions 32-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on November 25, 1971 at Tiger Stadium Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Lions running back Altie Taylor (42) runs upfield behind guard Frank Gallagher (68) during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Detroit on November 25, 1971. The Lions defeated Chiefs 32-21 on Thanksgiving Day.
