Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving
The Denver Broncos are 1-2 on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions since 1974: 3 games, 1 won, 2 lost.
Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions Thanksgiving record since 1974
1-2 from the Broncos’ side, 2-1 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Nov 22, 1990, Lions 40, Broncos 27. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Broncos–Lions Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Broncos’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Broncosresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 1990 | Broncos at Lions | Lions 40, Broncos 27 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 23, 1978 | Broncos at Lions | Lions 17, Broncos 14 | — | L · 1-1 |
| Nov 28, 1974 | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 31, Lions 27 | — | W · 1-0 |
Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 22, 1990: Detroit Lions 40, Denver Broncos 27.
- What is the Denver Broncos' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Detroit Lions?
- 1-2 in 3 games since 1974, from the Denver Broncos' side.
- When did the Denver Broncos last beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1974: Denver Broncos 31, Detroit Lions 27.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Denver Broncos on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 22, 1990: Detroit Lions 40, Denver Broncos 27.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025