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How the Lions play under each ref or ref crew

Every Lions game grouped by individual official, or by the same seven officials on the field. Over this sample the Lions are 75-70 (51.7%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 6:12 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-09-01 – 2026-02-08)

Lions record: 75-70 (51.7%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Lions games with Terry Brown, opponents draw 2.6 more flags thrown per game than the Lions (11-game sample).

    11 games in sample

    Terry Brown profile →

  • Scoring pattern

    Pattern

    In the Lions games with Tim Podraza, contests average 57.7 combined points (+11.7 vs league), 80.0% finish over the 44.9-point benchmark across 10 games.

    10 games in sample

    Tim Podraza profile →

Greg Meyer

10 games with the Lions · ~8-2

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+28.3 pts vs team
Totals

48.1 avg

40.0% over 44.9

+2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Anthony Flemming

9 games with the Lions · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 51.7%

+26.1 pts vs team
Totals

50.3 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+4.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Hussey

10 games with the Lions · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

53 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+7.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jonah Monroe

10 games with the Lions · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

46.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Novak

10 games with the Lions · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

52.9 avg

60.0% over 44.9

+6.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Rogers

10 games with the Lions · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

47.9 avg

60.0% over 44.9

+1.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Stephan

10 games with the Lions · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

51.5 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+5.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.3

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Allen Baynes

12 games with the Lions · ~8-4

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.7%

+15.0 pts vs team
Totals

56.1 avg

75.0% over 44.9

+10.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bill Vinovich

9 games with the Lions · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.7%

+15.0 pts vs team
Totals

49.7 avg

44.4% over 44.9

+3.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Derick Bowers

9 games with the Lions · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.7%

+15.0 pts vs team
Totals

52.9 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+6.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dale Shaw

9 games with the Lions · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.7%

+15.0 pts vs team
Totals

51.9 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+5.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ramon George

9 games with the Lions · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 51.7%

+15.0 pts vs team
Totals

49 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Steed

11 games with the Lions · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+11.9 pts vs team
Totals

55.5 avg

72.7% over 44.9

+9.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.7

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jim Quirk

11 games with the Lions · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+11.9 pts vs team
Totals

50.7 avg

54.5% over 44.9

+4.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Terry Brown

11 games with the Lions · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+11.9 pts vs team
Totals

45.3 avg

36.4% over 44.9

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.6

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Carl Johnson

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

48.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+2.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

DET tendency

Mark Stewart

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

50.9 avg

75.0% over 44.9

+4.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dyrol Prioleau

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

47.5 avg

37.5% over 44.9

+1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dana McKenzie

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

48.1 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.7

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jimmy Buchanan

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

58.6 avg

75.0% over 44.9

+12.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Anthony Jeffries

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

45.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tripp Sutter

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

47.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Joe Blubaugh

8 games with the Lions · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+10.8 pts vs team
Totals

48.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tim Podraza

10 games with the Lions · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+8.3 pts vs team
Totals

57.7 avg

80.0% over 44.9

+11.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Codey

10 games with the Lions · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+8.3 pts vs team
Totals

43.3 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-2.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Aaron Santi

10 games with the Lions · ~6-4

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

+8.3 pts vs team
Totals

53.7 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+7.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carl Paganelli

12 games with the Lions · ~7-5

Win rate

58.3%

Team baseline 51.7%

+6.6 pts vs team
Totals

44.8 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Kent Payne

14 games with the Lions · ~8-6

Win rate

57.1%

Team baseline 51.7%

+5.4 pts vs team
Totals

47.9 avg

42.9% over 44.9

+1.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Jenkins

9 games with the Lions · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

53 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+7.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

DET tendency

Terrence Miles

9 games with the Lions · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

53 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+7.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

David Meslow

9 games with the Lions · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

40.8 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-5.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Alex Kemp

9 games with the Lions · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 51.7%

+3.9 pts vs team
Totals

53.1 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+7.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Clay Martin

11 games with the Lions · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+2.8 pts vs team
Totals

51.5 avg

54.5% over 44.9

+5.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Clete Blakeman

11 games with the Lions · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

+2.8 pts vs team
Totals

48 avg

45.5% over 44.9

+2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Greg Bradley

12 games with the Lions · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

49.2 avg

41.7% over 44.9

+3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tony Michalek

10 games with the Lions · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

54.8 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+8.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

DET tendency

Greg Wilson

8 games with the Lions · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

48.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+2.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Alan Eck

8 games with the Lions · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

50.9 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+4.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Craig Wrolstad

8 games with the Lions · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

43.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Steven Woods

8 games with the Lions · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

41.5 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-4.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

DET tendency

Jeff Lamberth

8 games with the Lions · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

45.8 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Shawn Hochuli

11 games with the Lions · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

-6.2 pts vs team
Totals

47 avg

36.4% over 44.9

+1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Pellis

9 games with the Lions · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.7%

-7.3 pts vs team
Totals

45.9 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Julian Mapp

9 games with the Lions · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.7%

-7.3 pts vs team
Totals

52 avg

44.4% over 44.9

+6.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.8

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Rusty Baynes

9 games with the Lions · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.7%

-7.3 pts vs team
Totals

49.8 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+3.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

David Oliver

9 games with the Lions · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.7%

-7.3 pts vs team
Totals

56.1 avg

44.4% over 44.9

+10.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Banks

9 games with the Lions · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 51.7%

-7.3 pts vs team
Totals

48.3 avg

44.4% over 44.9

+2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Adrian Hill

10 games with the Lions · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-11.7 pts vs team
Totals

53.3 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+7.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Roy Ellison

10 games with the Lions · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-11.7 pts vs team
Totals

51.8 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+5.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Helverson

10 games with the Lions · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-11.7 pts vs team
Totals

51.8 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+5.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jerod Phillips

8 games with the Lions · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

-14.2 pts vs team
Totals

50.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Fred Bryan

8 games with the Lions · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

-14.2 pts vs team
Totals

44.5 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Patrick Holt

8 games with the Lions · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 51.7%

-14.2 pts vs team
Totals

47.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+1.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Todd Prukop

9 games with the Lions · ~3-6

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 51.7%

-18.4 pts vs team
Totals

46.6 avg

44.4% over 44.9

+0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

DET tendency

Patrick Turner

10 games with the Lions · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-21.7 pts vs team
Totals

40.9 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-5.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Boris Cheek

10 games with the Lions · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-21.7 pts vs team
Totals

44.8 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

James Coleman

10 games with the Lions · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-21.7 pts vs team
Totals

47.7 avg

40.0% over 44.9

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Mearl Robinson

10 games with the Lions · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 51.7%

-21.7 pts vs team
Totals

51.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+5.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Lions's opponents when positive

Balanced

Late-game proxy

How Detroit Lions compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤7 pt margin)

7pt proxy

86 of 170 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤7 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts49.249.5-0.3
Avg flags12.512.3+0.2
Over rate61.6%61.8%-0.2 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 170 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups

spread

109 of 170 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-upsFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts4949.5-0.5
Avg flags11.812.3-0.5
Over rate62.4%61.8%+0.6 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 170 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Lions games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same seven officials worked together on the Lions games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Lions went 75-70 (51.7%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: flag differential. A positive number means opponents are flagged more often than the Lions.

Ref×team W-L rebuilt from 2283 ESPN game logs. 4544/5864 ref×team pairs meet the 3+ game matrix gate. Official names canonicalized (122 slots); 0 reverse-name ghosts removed.

League-wide ref profiles

Kent Payne45.7% over 44.9Greg Wilson45.2% over 44.9Patrick Turner49.4% over 44.9Jerod Phillips48.7% over 44.9Allen Baynes48.3% over 44.9Brad Freeman51.4% over 44.9Keith Washington43.2% over 44.9Mark Pellis48.0% over 44.9Greg Meyer45.3% over 44.9Boris Cheek47.6% over 44.9Tim Podraza49.0% over 44.9Eugene Hall50.0% over 44.9