Allen Park — Ford Field has never been louder than it was Monday night, Oct. 10, 2011.
Detroit Lions fans had been starving for a winner. The team had missed the postseason 11 consecutive years and with the Lions off to a 4-0 start and making a then-rare national television appearance, fans turned out in droves.
They were hanging from the rafters of the 11-year-old stadium, forcing the visiting Chicago Bears to feel their presence. The raucous crowd of 67,861 played a significant role in the game, forcing nine false starts, including a record six in the first half, as the Lions cruised to a 24-13 victory.