Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 against the Kansas City Chiefs in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1971. The teams have met 4 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 2 and Kansas City winning 2.
Lions vs. Chiefs Thanksgiving record: 2-2
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 Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City 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 Lions and Chiefs last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1996: Chiefs 28, Lions 24.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Chiefs?
- 2-2 in 4 games since 1971, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Chiefs on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 1981: Lions 27, Chiefs 10.
- When did the Chiefs last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1996: Chiefs 28, Lions 24.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Chiefs?
- 2 games, from the 1971 season through the 1981 season.
- What is the Chiefs' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 1987 season through the 1996 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025