Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Detroit Lions are 0-2 in primetime and holiday windows against the Washington Commanders since 1973: 2 games, 0 won, 2 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders primetime and holiday record since 1973
0-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-0 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Sep 1, 1991, Commanders 45, Lions 0. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Commanders 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 1, 1991 | Lions at Commanders | Commanders 45, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Nov 22, 1973 | Commanders at Lions | Commanders 20, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 1, 1991: Washington Commanders 45, Detroit Lions 0.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time primetime or holiday record against the Washington Commanders?
- 0-2 in 2 games since 1973, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Washington Commanders in a primetime or holiday window?
- Never in these games: the Detroit Lions are 0-2 here.
- When did the Washington Commanders last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 1, 1991: Washington Commanders 45, Detroit Lions 0.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025