Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving
The Cleveland Browns are 0-1 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1989. The teams have met once on Thanksgiving in that span, with Cleveland winning 0 and Detroit winning 1.
Browns vs. Lions Thanksgiving record: 0-1
0-1 from the Browns’ side, 1-0 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Nov 23, 1989, Lions 13, Browns 10. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Browns’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Brownsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1989 | Browns at Lions | Lions 13, Browns 10 | — | L · 0-1 |
Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Browns and Lions last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 1989: Lions 13, Browns 10.
- What is the Browns' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Lions?
- 0-1 in 1 game since 1989, from the Browns' side.
- When did the Browns last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the Browns are 0-1 here.
- When did the Lions last beat the Browns on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 1989: Lions 13, Browns 10.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025