A roller coaster of a season is finally over. Now, it is time for reflection on what was and what will be.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been the cornerstone of the team since the infamous 0-16 season, pulling a franchise from the depths of football hell. He has put up historic numbers during his tenure in Detroit, and while the playoff success is, and probably will be, elusive for him as a Lion, there is no doubting that he has helped shape this team and fandom.
Despite enough injuries to warrant an Oxford comma when listing them, Stafford powered through them to not only play on Sunday, but thrive.