Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 1-2 against the New England Patriots in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 2000. The teams have met 3 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 1 and New England winning 2.
Lions vs. Patriots Thanksgiving record: 1-2
1-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-1 from the Patriots' side. Most recent: Nov 25, 2010, Patriots 45, Lions 24 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots 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 25, 2010 | Patriots at Lions | Patriots 45, Lions 24 | Ford Field | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Patriots at Lions | Patriots 20, Lions 12 | Ford Field | L · 1-1 |
| Nov 23, 2000 | Patriots at Lions | Lions 34, Patriots 9 | Pontiac Silverdome | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Lions and Patriots last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2010: Patriots 45, Lions 24 at Ford Field.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Patriots?
- 1-2 in 3 games since 2000, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Patriots on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2000: Lions 34, Patriots 9 at Pontiac Silverdome.
- When did the Patriots last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2010: Patriots 45, Lions 24 at Ford Field.
- What is the Patriots' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 2002 season through the 2010 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025