Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Denver Broncos are 3-3 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1974. The teams have met 6 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with Denver winning 3 and Detroit winning 3.
Broncos vs. Lions primetime and holiday record: 3-3
3-3 from the Broncos’ side, 3-3 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Dec 16, 2023, Lions 42, Broncos 17 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Broncos’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Broncosresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2023 | Saturday | Broncos at Lions | Lions 42, Broncos 17 | Ford Field | L · 3-3 |
| Sep 27, 2015 | Sunday Night Football | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 24, Lions 12 | Ford Field | W · 3-2 |
| Dec 25, 1999 | Christmas · Saturday | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 17, Lions 7 | — | W · 2-2 |
| Nov 22, 1990 | Thanksgiving | Broncos at Lions | Lions 40, Broncos 27 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 23, 1978 | Thanksgiving | Broncos at Lions | Lions 17, Broncos 14 | — | L · 1-1 |
| Nov 28, 1974 | Thanksgiving | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 31, Lions 27 | — | W · 1-0 |
Schedulegami status
The Broncos and Lions have never played on Monday night or Thursday night. They have also never met in the Kickoff Game, in an international game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- All 3 Broncos–Lions Thanksgiving games have been in Detroit, never in Denver.
- All 2 Broncos–Lions Saturday games have been in Detroit, never in Denver.
- The only Broncos–Lions Christmas game was in Detroit, never in Denver.
- The only Broncos–Lions Sunday night game was in Detroit, never in Denver.
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Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Broncos and Lions last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 16, 2023: Lions 42, Broncos 17 at Ford Field.
- What is the Broncos' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Lions?
- 3-3 in 6 games since 1974, from the Broncos' side.
- When did the Broncos last beat the Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 27, 2015: Broncos 24, Lions 12 at Ford Field.
- When did the Lions last beat the Broncos in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 16, 2023: Lions 42, Broncos 17 at Ford Field.
- What is the Broncos' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 1999 season through the 2015 season.
- What is the Lions' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Broncos?
- 2 games, from the 1978 season through the 1990 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025