Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-1 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season Monday Night Football games since 1972. The teams have met 4 times on Monday night in that span, with Dallas winning 3 and Detroit winning 1.
Cowboys vs. Lions Monday Night Football record: 3-1
3-1 from the Cowboys’ side, 1-3 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Dec 26, 2016, Cowboys 42, Lions 21 at AT&T Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions Monday Night Football game
Newest first. The running record is the Cowboys’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Cowboysresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2016 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 42, Lions 21 | AT&T Stadium | W · 3-1 |
| Sep 19, 1994 | Lions at Cowboys | Lions 20, Cowboys 17 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Oct 6, 1975 | Cowboys at Lions | Cowboys 36, Lions 10 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Oct 30, 1972 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 28, Lions 24 | — | W · 1-0 |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions Monday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Cowboys and Lions last meet on Monday Night Football?
- Dec 26, 2016: Cowboys 42, Lions 21 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Cowboys' all-time Monday Night Football record against the Lions?
- 3-1 in 4 games since 1972, from the Cowboys' side.
- When did the Cowboys last beat the Lions on Monday Night Football?
- Dec 26, 2016: Cowboys 42, Lions 21 at AT&T Stadium.
- When did the Lions last beat the Cowboys on Monday Night Football?
- Sep 19, 1994: Lions 20, Cowboys 17.
- What is the Cowboys' longest Monday Night Football winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 1972 season through the 1975 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025