Detroit Lions vs New York Jets in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Detroit Lions are 3-2 in primetime and holiday windows against the New York Jets since 1972: 5 games, 3 won, 2 lost.
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets primetime and holiday record since 1972
3-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-3 from the Jets' side. Most recent: Sep 10, 2018, Jets 48, Lions 17 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Jets primetime and holiday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2018 | Jets at Lions | Jets 48, Lions 17 | Ford Field | L · 3-2 |
| Dec 10, 1994 | Lions at Jets | Lions 18, Jets 7 | — | W · 3-1 |
| Nov 28, 1985 | Jets at Lions | Lions 31, Jets 20 | — | W · 2-1 |
| Dec 6, 1982 | Jets at Lions | Jets 28, Lions 13 | — | L · 1-1 |
| Nov 23, 1972 | Jets at Lions | Lions 37, Jets 20 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and New York Jets last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 10, 2018: New York Jets 48, Detroit Lions 17 at Ford Field.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time primetime or holiday record against the New York Jets?
- 3-2 in 5 games since 1972, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the New York Jets in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 10, 1994: Detroit Lions 18, New York Jets 7.
- When did the New York Jets last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 10, 2018: New York Jets 48, Detroit Lions 17 at Ford Field.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025