Detroit Lions on Saturdays
The Detroit Lions are 11-11 on Saturday since 1971: 22 games, 11 won, 11 lost.
Detroit Lions Saturday record since 1971
11-11 from the Lions’ side. Most recent: Dec 30, 2023, Cowboys 20, Lions 19 at AT&T Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions Saturday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2023 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 20, Lions 19 | AT&T Stadium | L · 11-11 |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Broncos at Lions | Lions 42, Broncos 17 | Ford Field | W · 11-10 |
| Dec 24, 2022 | Lions at Panthers | Panthers 37, Lions 23 | Bank of America Stadium | L · 10-10 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Buccaneers at Lions | Buccaneers 47, Lions 7 | Ford Field | L · 10-9 |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 10 | Ford Field | W · 10-8 |
| Dec 22, 2012 | Falcons at Lions | Falcons 31, Lions 18 | Ford Field | L · 9-8 |
| Dec 24, 2011 | Chargers at Lions | Lions 38, Chargers 10 | Ford Field | W · 9-7 |
| Dec 24, 2005 | Lions at Saints | Lions 13, Saints 12 | Alamo Dome | W · 8-7 |
| Dec 25, 1999 | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 17, Lions 7 | — | L · 7-7 |
| Dec 23, 1995 | Lions at Buccaneers | Lions 37, Buccaneers 10 | — | W · 7-6 |
| Dec 17, 1994 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 41, Vikings 19 | — | W · 6-6 |
| Dec 10, 1994 | Lions at Jets | Lions 18, Jets 7 | — | W · 5-6 |
| Dec 22, 1990 | Lions at Packers | Lions 24, Packers 17 | — | W · 4-6 |
| Dec 12, 1981 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 7 | — | W · 3-6 |
| Dec 15, 1979 | Packers at Lions | Packers 18, Lions 13 | — | L · 2-6 |
| Sep 1, 1979 | Lions at Buccaneers | Buccaneers 31, Lions 16 | — | L · 2-5 |
| Dec 9, 1978 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 14 | — | W · 2-4 |
| Sep 9, 1978 | Lions at Buccaneers | Lions 15, Buccaneers 7 | — | W · 1-4 |
| Dec 17, 1977 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 21 | — | L · 0-4 |
| Dec 11, 1976 | Rams at Lions | Rams 20, Lions 17 | — | L · 0-3 |
| Dec 15, 1973 | Lions at Dolphins | Dolphins 34, Lions 7 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Dec 11, 1971 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 29, Lions 10 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions Saturday games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Lions recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 | 2-6 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 4-1 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 2010s | 3 | 2-1 |
| 2020s | 4 | 1-3 |
Detroit Lions Saturday record by opponent
Every opponent the Lions have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
- Minnesota Vikings 5 · 3-2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 · 2-2
- Denver Broncos 2 · 1-1
- Green Bay Packers 2 · 1-1
- Atlanta Falcons 1 · 0-1
- Carolina Panthers 1 · 0-1
- Chicago Bears 1 · 1-0
- Dallas Cowboys 1 · 0-1
- Los Angeles Chargers 1 · 1-0
- Los Angeles Rams 1 · 0-1
- Miami Dolphins 1 · 0-1
- New Orleans Saints 1 · 1-0
- New York Jets 1 · 1-0
Detroit Lions Saturday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions last play on Saturday?
- Dec 30, 2023: Dallas Cowboys 20, Detroit Lions 19 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Saturday record?
- 11-11 in 22 games since 1971.
- When did the Detroit Lions last win on Saturday?
- Dec 16, 2023: Detroit Lions 42, Denver Broncos 17.
- When did the Detroit Lions last lose on Saturday?
- Dec 30, 2023: Dallas Cowboys 20, Detroit Lions 19.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025