Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 21-20-1 on Monday night since 1970: 42 games, 21 won, 20 lost, 1 tied.
Detroit Lions Monday night record since 1970
21-20-1 from the Lions’ side. Most recent: Oct 20, 2025, Lions 24, Buccaneers 9 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions Monday night 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Buccaneers at Lions | Lions 24, Buccaneers 9 | Ford Field | W · 21-20-1 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Lions at Ravens | Lions 38, Ravens 30 | M&T Bank Stadium | W · 20-20-1 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Lions at 49ers | Lions 40, 49ers 34 | Levi's Stadium | W · 19-20-1 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Seahawks at Lions | Lions 42, Seahawks 29 | Ford Field | W · 18-20-1 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Raiders at Lions | Lions 26, Raiders 14 | Ford Field | W · 17-20-1 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Lions at Packers | Packers 35, Lions 17 | Lambeau Field | L · 16-20-1 |
| Oct 14, 2019 | Lions at Packers | Packers 23, Lions 22 | Lambeau Field | L · 16-19-1 |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Jets at Lions | Jets 48, Lions 17 | Ford Field | L · 16-18-1 |
| Nov 6, 2017 | Lions at Packers | Lions 30, Packers 17 | Lambeau Field | W · 16-17-1 |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Lions at Giants | Lions 24, Giants 10 | MetLife Stadium | W · 15-17-1 |
| Dec 26, 2016 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 42, Lions 21 | AT&T Stadium | L · 14-17-1 |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Lions at Saints | Lions 35, Saints 27 | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | W · 14-16-1 |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Lions at Seahawks | Seahawks 13, Lions 10 | CenturyLink Field | L · 13-16-1 |
| Sep 8, 2014 | Giants at Lions | Lions 35, Giants 14 | Ford Field | W · 13-15-1 |
| Dec 16, 2013 | Ravens at Lions | Ravens 18, Lions 16 | Ford Field | L · 12-15-1 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Lions at Bears | Bears 13, Lions 7 | Soldier Field | L · 12-14-1 |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Bears at Lions | Lions 24, Bears 13 | Ford Field | W · 12-13-1 |
| Oct 8, 2001 | Rams at Lions | Rams 35, Lions 0 | Pontiac Silverdome | L · 11-13-1 |
| Dec 14, 1998 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 35, Lions 13 | — | L · 11-12-1 |
| Sep 28, 1998 | Buccaneers at Lions | Lions 27, Buccaneers 6 | — | W · 11-11-1 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 24, Lions 14 | — | L · 10-11-1 |
| Nov 11, 1996 | Lions at Chargers | Chargers 27, Lions 21 | — | L · 10-10-1 |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Bears at Lions | Lions 27, Bears 7 | — | W · 10-9-1 |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 49ers at Lions | Lions 27, 49ers 24 | — | W · 9-9-1 |
| Sep 19, 1994 | Lions at Cowboys | Lions 20, Cowboys 17 | — | W · 8-9-1 |
| Dec 28, 1992 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 24, Lions 6 | — | L · 7-9-1 |
| Dec 10, 1990 | Raiders at Lions | Raiders 38, Lions 31 | — | L · 7-8-1 |
| Dec 15, 1986 | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 13 | — | L · 7-7-1 |
| Dec 10, 1984 | Raiders at Lions | Raiders 24, Lions 3 | — | L · 7-6-1 |
| Dec 5, 1983 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 13, Vikings 2 | — | W · 7-5-1 |
| Nov 7, 1983 | Giants at Lions | Lions 15, Giants 9 | — | W · 6-5-1 |
| Dec 6, 1982 | Jets at Lions | Jets 28, Lions 13 | — | L · 5-5-1 |
| Oct 19, 1981 | Bears at Lions | Lions 48, Bears 17 | — | W · 5-4-1 |
| Oct 6, 1975 | Cowboys at Lions | Cowboys 36, Lions 10 | — | L · 4-4-1 |
| Oct 14, 1974 | 49ers at Lions | Lions 17, 49ers 13 | — | W · 4-3-1 |
| Oct 1, 1973 | Falcons at Lions | Lions 31, Falcons 6 | — | W · 3-3-1 |
| Oct 30, 1972 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 28, Lions 24 | — | L · 2-3-1 |
| Oct 16, 1972 | Packers at Lions | Packers 24, Lions 23 | — | L · 2-2-1 |
| Nov 1, 1971 | Lions at Packers | Lions 14, Packers 14 (tie) | — | T · 2-1-1 |
| Sep 20, 1971 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 16, Lions 13 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Dec 14, 1970 | Lions at Rams | Lions 28, Rams 23 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Oct 5, 1970 | Bears at Lions | Lions 28, Bears 14 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions Monday night games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Lions recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 | 4-4-1 |
| 1980s | 6 | 3-3 |
| 1990s | 9 | 4-5 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2010s | 11 | 5-6 |
| 2020s | 6 | 5-1 |
Detroit Lions Monday night record by opponent
Every opponent the Lions have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
- Chicago Bears 6 · 4-2
- San Francisco 49ers 6 · 3-3
- Green Bay Packers 5 · 1-3-1
- Dallas Cowboys 4 · 1-3
- Las Vegas Raiders 3 · 1-2
- New York Giants 3 · 3-0
- Baltimore Ravens 2 · 1-1
- Los Angeles Rams 2 · 1-1
- Minnesota Vikings 2 · 1-1
- New York Jets 2 · 0-2
- Seattle Seahawks 2 · 1-1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 · 2-0
- Atlanta Falcons 1 · 1-0
- Los Angeles Chargers 1 · 0-1
- New Orleans Saints 1 · 1-0
Detroit Lions Monday night FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions last play on Monday night?
- Oct 20, 2025: Detroit Lions 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 at Ford Field.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Monday night record?
- 21-20-1 in 42 games since 1970.
- When did the Detroit Lions last win on Monday night?
- Oct 20, 2025: Detroit Lions 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9.
- When did the Detroit Lions last lose on Monday night?
- Sep 20, 2021: Green Bay Packers 35, Detroit Lions 17.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025