Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 0-2 against the Houston Texans in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 2012. The teams have met twice on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 0 and Houston winning 2.
Lions vs. Texans Thanksgiving record: 0-2
0-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-0 from the Texans' side. Most recent: Nov 26, 2020, Texans 41, Lions 25 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2020 | Texans at Lions | Texans 41, Lions 25 | Ford Field | L · 0-2 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | Texans at Lions | Texans 34, Lions 31 | Ford Field | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Lions and Texans last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 2020: Texans 41, Lions 25 at Ford Field.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Texans?
- 0-2 in 2 games since 2012, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Texans on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the Lions are 0-2 here.
- When did the Texans last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 2020: Texans 41, Lions 25 at Ford Field.
- What is the Texans' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 2012 season through the 2020 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025