Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 0-1 against the Washington Commanders in regular-season Sunday Night Football games since 1991. The teams have met once on Sunday night in that span, with Detroit winning 0 and Washington winning 1.
Lions vs. Commanders Sunday Night Football record: 0-1
0-1 from the Lions’ side, 1-0 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Sep 1, 1991, Commanders 45, Lions 0. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders 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 1, 1991 | Lions at Commanders | Commanders 45, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders Sunday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Lions and Commanders last meet on Sunday Night Football?
- Sep 1, 1991: Commanders 45, Lions 0.
- What is the Lions' all-time Sunday Night Football record against the Commanders?
- 0-1 in 1 game since 1991, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Commanders on Sunday Night Football?
- Never in these games: the Lions are 0-1 here.
- When did the Commanders last beat the Lions on Sunday Night Football?
- Sep 1, 1991: Commanders 45, Lions 0.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025