Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving
The Denver Broncos are 1-2 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1974. The teams have met 3 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Denver winning 1 and Detroit winning 2.
Broncos vs. Lions Thanksgiving record: 1-2
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 Denver Broncos vs. Detroit 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 Broncos and Lions last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 22, 1990: Lions 40, Broncos 27.
- What is the Broncos' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Lions?
- 1-2 in 3 games since 1974, from the Broncos' side.
- When did the Broncos last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1974: Broncos 31, Lions 27.
- When did the Lions last beat the Broncos on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 22, 1990: Lions 40, Broncos 27.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving 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