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