Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-0 against the New York Jets in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1972. The teams have met twice on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 2 and the Jets winning 0.
Lions vs. Jets Thanksgiving record: 2-0
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 Detroit Lions vs. New York 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 Lions and Jets last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1985: Lions 31, Jets 20.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Jets?
- 2-0 in 2 games since 1972, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Jets on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 1985: Lions 31, Jets 20.
- When did the Jets last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the Jets are 0-2 here.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Jets?
- 2 games, from the 1972 season through the 1985 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025