Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 0-1 against the San Francisco 49ers in regular-season Sunday Night Football games since 2012. The teams have met once on Sunday night in that span, with Detroit winning 0 and San Francisco winning 1.
Lions vs. 49ers Sunday Night Football record: 0-1
0-1 from the Lions’ side, 1-0 from the 49ers' side. Most recent: Sep 16, 2012, 49ers 27, Lions 19 at Candlestick Park. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Sunday Night Football 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 16, 2012 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 27, Lions 19 | Candlestick Park | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Sunday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Lions and 49ers last meet on Sunday Night Football?
- Sep 16, 2012: 49ers 27, Lions 19 at Candlestick Park.
- What is the Lions' all-time Sunday Night Football record against the 49ers?
- 0-1 in 1 game since 2012, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football?
- Never in these games: the Lions are 0-1 here.
- When did the 49ers last beat the Lions on Sunday Night Football?
- Sep 16, 2012: 49ers 27, Lions 19 at Candlestick Park.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025