Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 1-2 on Thanksgiving against the New England Patriots since 2000: 3 games, 1 won, 2 lost.
Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots Thanksgiving record since 2000
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 Lions–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 Detroit Lions and New England Patriots last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2010: New England Patriots 45, Detroit Lions 24 at Ford Field.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the New England Patriots?
- 1-2 in 3 games since 2000, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2000: Detroit Lions 34, New England Patriots 9 at Pontiac Silverdome.
- When did the New England Patriots last beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2010: New England Patriots 45, Detroit Lions 24 at Ford Field.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025