The 1997 Detroit Lions-New York Jets game at the Pontiac Silverdome was an unforgettable showdown. Amidst the deafening crowd, the Lions pulled out a 13-10 victory for a chance at the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions, who rarely get a chance to play on primetime have started a tradition of freewheeling on NBC's player introductions. It was on display again in the season opener.