Detroit Lions vs New York Jets on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-0 on Thanksgiving against the New York Jets since 1972: 2 games, 2 won, 0 lost.
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Thanksgiving record since 1972
2-0 from the Lions’ side, 0-2 from the Jets' side. Most recent: Nov 28, 1985, Lions 31, Jets 20. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Jets 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, 1985 | Jets at Lions | Lions 31, Jets 20 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 23, 1972 | Jets at Lions | Lions 37, Jets 20 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and New York Jets last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1985: Detroit Lions 31, New York Jets 20.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the New York Jets?
- 2-0 in 2 games since 1972, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the New York Jets on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1985: Detroit Lions 31, New York Jets 20.
- When did the New York Jets last beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the New York Jets are 0-2 here.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025