Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-1 on Monday night against the Detroit Lions since 1972: 4 games, 3 won, 1 lost.
Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Monday night record since 1972
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 Cowboys–Lions Monday night 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 FAQ
- When did the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions last meet on Monday night?
- Dec 26, 2016: Dallas Cowboys 42, Detroit Lions 21 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Dallas Cowboys' all-time Monday night record against the Detroit Lions?
- 3-1 in 4 games since 1972, from the Dallas Cowboys' side.
- When did the Dallas Cowboys last beat the Detroit Lions on Monday night?
- Dec 26, 2016: Dallas Cowboys 42, Detroit Lions 21 at AT&T Stadium.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night?
- Sep 19, 1994: Detroit Lions 20, Dallas Cowboys 17.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025