Tom NowatzkeLions, Colts · running back · 67 games · 5 playoff games · 1966 – 1972Tom Nowatzke is tied for the 9th-most receptions in a running back's season with the Lions since 1966, 54 receptions in 1966.ReceptionsLionsCareer1966 – 1969 · 36 games79Lions 21st↗Season196654Lions 9th↗Gameat 49ers 19669Lions 13th↗ColtsCareer1970 – 1972 · 31 games16Colts 53rdSeason197016Colts 114thGameat Dolphins 19708Colts 33rdNFLCareer1966 – 1972 · 67 games95NFL 505thSeason196654NFL 304thGameat 49ers 19669NFL 270thRead nextTom Nowatzke’s splits: rushing yards at home and away · 2.8 a game at home, 0.0 away in 1972Barry Sanders · the most with the Lions since 1966, 15,269 rushing yardsThe Lions · beat the line in 2 of their last 4The Lions' running backs · Nowatzke 27th since 1966
