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Detroit Lions on Saturdays

The Detroit Lions are 11-11 in regular-season Saturday games since 1971. Detroit has played 22 Saturday games in that span, winning 11 and losing 11.

Lions Saturday record: 11-11

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 Detroit 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 seasonMatchupaway at homeScorewinner firstStadiumfrom 2000Lionsresult · running record
Dec 30, 2023Lions at CowboysCowboys 20, Lions 19AT&T StadiumL · 11-11
Dec 16, 2023Broncos at LionsLions 42, Broncos 17Ford FieldW · 11-10
Dec 24, 2022Lions at PanthersPanthers 37, Lions 23Bank of America StadiumL · 10-10
Dec 26, 2020Buccaneers at LionsBuccaneers 47, Lions 7Ford FieldL · 10-9
Dec 16, 2017Bears at LionsLions 20, Bears 10Ford FieldW · 10-8
Dec 22, 2012Falcons at LionsFalcons 31, Lions 18Ford FieldL · 9-8
Dec 24, 2011Chargers at LionsLions 38, Chargers 10Ford FieldW · 9-7
Dec 24, 2005Lions at SaintsLions 13, Saints 12Alamo DomeW · 8-7
Dec 25, 1999Broncos at LionsBroncos 17, Lions 7—L · 7-7
Dec 23, 1995Lions at BuccaneersLions 37, Buccaneers 10—W · 7-6
Dec 17, 1994Vikings at LionsLions 41, Vikings 19—W · 6-6
Dec 10, 1994Lions at JetsLions 18, Jets 7—W · 5-6
Dec 22, 1990Lions at PackersLions 24, Packers 17—W · 4-6
Dec 12, 1981Vikings at LionsLions 45, Vikings 7—W · 3-6
Dec 15, 1979Packers at LionsPackers 18, Lions 13—L · 2-6
Sep 1, 1979Lions at BuccaneersBuccaneers 31, Lions 16—L · 2-5
Dec 9, 1978Vikings at LionsLions 45, Vikings 14—W · 2-4
Sep 9, 1978Lions at BuccaneersLions 15, Buccaneers 7—W · 1-4
Dec 17, 1977Vikings at LionsVikings 30, Lions 21—L · 0-4
Dec 11, 1976Rams at LionsRams 20, Lions 17—L · 0-3
Dec 15, 1973Lions at DolphinsDolphins 34, Lions 7—L · 0-2
Dec 11, 1971Lions at VikingsVikings 29, Lions 10—L · 0-1

Detroit Lions Saturday games by decade

Decadeby seasonGamesin this windowLions recordW-L-T
1970s82-6
1980s11-0
1990s54-1
2000s11-0
2010s32-1
2020s41-3

Lions Saturday record by opponent

Every opponent the Lions have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.

Opponentopens the head-to-headGamesin this windowLions recordW-L-T
Minnesota Vikings53-2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers42-2
Denver Broncos21-1
Green Bay Packers21-1
Atlanta Falcons10-1
Carolina Panthers10-1
Chicago Bears11-0
Dallas Cowboys10-1
Los Angeles Chargers11-0
Los Angeles Rams10-1
Miami Dolphins10-1
New Orleans Saints11-0
New York Jets11-0

Detroit Lions Saturday FAQ

When did the Lions last play on Saturday?
Dec 30, 2023: Cowboys 20, Lions 19 at AT&T Stadium.
What is the Lions' all-time Saturday record?
11-11 in 22 games since 1971.
When did the Lions last win on Saturday?
Dec 16, 2023: Lions 42, Broncos 17.
When did the Lions last lose on Saturday?
Dec 30, 2023: Cowboys 20, Lions 19.
Who have the Lions played most often on Saturday?
The Minnesota Vikings: 5 games, with the Lions going 3-2.
What is the Lions' longest Saturday winning streak?
5 games, from the 1981 season through the 1995 season.

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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025