Lions Fans Walk Out In Protest On Another Dismal Season

About 100 Detroit Lions fans held a protest during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
The fans left their seats midway through the quarter and gathered in Ford Field's atrium, where they chanted "Fire Millen" a reference to general manager Matt Millen while watching the game on the scoreboard. Many of the protesters headed for the exits at halftime, where they were greeted by stadium employees handing out "Go Lions" stickers.

The Lions gave the Bears a scare, holding a 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter. But the Bears scored two field goals, and an incomplete Jon Kitna end-zone pass as time expired let Chicago take a 26-21 win.

Detroit is an NFL-worst 23-72 since Millen took control of football operations before the 2001 season. They have lost at least 10 games in all six of Millen's seasons, the second-longest streak in league history. The Lions were 2-12 entering Sunday's game.

The walkout was planned by a group of bloggers, with the walkout scheduled to start with 8:57 left in the second quarter, honoring the Lions' 1957 championship. Detroit has only won one playoff game since that title.