Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 on Thanksgiving against the Kansas City Chiefs since 1971: 4 games, 2 won, 2 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs Thanksgiving record since 1971
2-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-2 from the Chiefs' side. Most recent: Nov 28, 1996, Chiefs 28, Lions 24. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Chiefs 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 28, 1996 | Chiefs at Lions | Chiefs 28, Lions 24 | — | L · 2-2 |
| Nov 26, 1987 | Chiefs at Lions | Chiefs 27, Lions 20 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Nov 26, 1981 | Chiefs at Lions | Lions 27, Chiefs 10 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 25, 1971 | Chiefs at Lions | Lions 32, Chiefs 21 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1996: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Detroit Lions 24.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Kansas City Chiefs?
- 2-2 in 4 games since 1971, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 1981: Detroit Lions 27, Kansas City Chiefs 10.
- When did the Kansas City Chiefs last beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1996: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Detroit Lions 24.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025