The 2005 Detroit Lions season featured a promising 3-3 start and was highlighted by a season-opening 17-3 victory over the rival Green Bay Packers. Despite a 5-11 finish and a mid-season coaching transition to interim head coach Dick Jauron, the team saw standout individual performances from wide receiver Roy Williams, who led the team with eight touchdowns, and linebacker Dre Bly, who earned a Pro Bowl selection. The third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft and a former Heisman Trophy finalist at Oregon, Joey Harrington was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions who recorded over 10,000 passing yards and 60 touchdowns during his four seasons with the franchise.