Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
NFC North · 2026 season
- Stadium
- Ford Field, Detroit 65,000 seats
- Last 8
- WLWLWWWWWins: 6; Losses: 2
- Points per game
- 27.8 scored · 23.6 allowed
2026 season
Detroit Lions playoffs: 5th in the NFC at 6-2 (5 seed today), 1.5 games clear of the first team out in the race for the 2027 playoffs. They beat the Miami Dolphins 19-9 on the road on November 8 and host the New England Patriots next on Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM ET on FOX.
Detroit Lions Score: Latest & Next Game
Lions19
Dolphins9
vs New England PatriotsSunday, November 15 · 9:30 AM ETTV: FOXLions After Week 9: Season Report
The Detroit Lions beat the 1-7 Miami Dolphins 19-9 on the road, earning their 4th straight win. The result lifted the overall record to 6-2 and evened the road mark at 2-2. Home games have gone even better, with a perfect 4-0 record so far.
Jahmyr Gibbs drove the offense with 20 carries, 74 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, the steadiest production in a low-scoring game. On defense, Derrick Moore finished with 2 sacks as the Lions held the Dolphins to 9 points. Their work gave the team control on both sides of the ball.
The Lions share second place in the NFC North with the Bears, behind the 6-1 Vikings and ahead of the 5-3 Packers. Today they hold the 5th seed in the NFC. Since a 26-32 loss at the Panthers, they have won every game, including 20-17 over the Packers and 19-15 over the Vikings.
Ball security is the clearest strength, with 0.6 turnovers per game ranking 3rd of 32, while a 37.2 percent conversion rate on third down ranks only 23rd of 32. Jared Goff leads the offense with 1,964 passing yards. Aidan Hutchinson leads the defense with 5.0 sacks, the top total on the roster.
The next 3 games come at home, against the Patriots at 5-3, the Buccaneers at 3-5 and the Bears at 6-2. The Patriots and Bears both own winning records, which makes the stretch demanding. The Lions remain in the playoff race with 9 games left, and the Bears are the only division rival level with them.
Written after the Week 9 game from the official box score and standings, and updated after every Lions game.
Detroit Lions Standings: NFC 2026
| Seed | Team | W-L-T | PCT | Div | Conf | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Francisco 49ers49ers | 7-1 | .875 | 3-0 | 4-1 | W1 |
| 2 |  Chicago BearsBears | 7-2 | .778 | 0-2 | 5-2 | W4 |
| 3 |  New York GiantsGiants | 5-2-1 | .688 | 2-0-1 | 3-2-1 | W2 |
| 4 |  Carolina PanthersPanthers | 3-5 | .375 | 1-1 | 3-3 | L3 |
| 5 | Detroit LionsLions | 6-2 | .750 | 2-0 | 4-1 | W4 |
| 6 |  Minnesota VikingsVikings | 6-2 | .750 | 2-1 | 4-1 | L2 |
| 7 |  Green Bay PackersPackers | 6-3 | .667 | 1-2 | 4-3 | W2 |
 Seattle SeahawksSeahawks | 5-4 | .556 | 2-1 | 2-3 | W1 | |
 Los Angeles RamsRams | 5-4 | .556 | 0-2 | 3-2 | W3 | |
 Dallas CowboysCowboys | 4-5 | .444 | 2-1 | 2-4 | W1 | |
 New Orleans SaintsSaints | 3-5 | .375 | 0-1 | 1-3 | W1 | |
 Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers | 3-6 | .333 | 2-0 | 3-3 | L1 | |
 Atlanta FalconsFalcons | 3-6 | .333 | 1-2 | 3-3 | L2 | |
 Arizona CardinalsCardinals | 3-6 | .333 | 1-3 | 2-5 | L1 | |
 Washington CommandersCommanders | 2-5-1 | .313 | 1-2-1 | 2-4-1 | L1 | |
 Philadelphia EaglesEagles | 2-7 | .222 | 1-3 | 1-6 | L7 |
1-4 Division leaders5-7 Wild cardsFull NFL standings ›
Lions Playoff Path & History
2027 playoff race
If the season ended today: Wild Card trip to the (4) Panthers.
Past playoffs
- 2026 NFL PlayoffsMissed the playoffs
Seeds 1-4 are division winners, 5-7 wild cards; the 1 seed gets the only first-round bye. Full playoff picture ›
Lions Season Record
Recent Form
Sep 13-10
Sep 17+7
Sep 27-6Oct 4+24Oct 11+3Oct 25+4Nov 1+10Nov 8Point margin, last 8 games.
Detroit Lions Scores & Results 2026
Latest results
- Nov 8Sun@ DolphinsW19-9
- Nov 1Sunvs VikingsW19-15
- Oct 25Sunvs PackersW20-17
- Oct 11Sun@ CardinalsW45-21
- Oct 4Sun@ PanthersL26-32
Upcoming games ET
- Nov 15Sunvs Patriots9:30 AMFOX
- Nov 22Sunvs Buccaneers1:00 PMCBS
- Nov 26Thuvs Bears1:00 PMCBS
- Dec 6Sun@ Falcons1:00 PMCBS
- Dec 13Sun
vs Titans1:00 PMFOX
Lions Team Stats 2026
Regular-season averages, 8 games.
Lions Player Averages 2026
| Player | GP | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | Y/G | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff QB | 8 | 185 | 273 | 67.8 | 2,134 | 266.8 | 15 | 2 |
| Player | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs RB | 8 | 177 | 847 | 4.8 | 105.9 | 9 |
| Sione Vaki RB | 8 | 30 | 135 | 4.5 | 16.9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff QB | 8 | 19 | 20 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Player | GP | REC | TGT | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | 8 | 61 | 86 | 657 | 10.8 | 82.1 | 5 |
| Jameson Williams WR | 8 | 28 | 46 | 468 | 16.7 | 58.5 | 5 |
| Sam LaPorta TE | 8 | 35 | 49 | 399 | 11.4 | 49.9 | 3 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs RB | 8 | 34 | 45 | 285 | 8.4 | 35.6 | 2 |
| Isaac TeSlaa WR | 7 | 11 | 23 | 206 | 18.7 | 29.4 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki RB | 8 | 7 | 8 | 64 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Brock Wright TE | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 6.2 | 7.8 | 0 |
| Player | GP | TKL | SACK | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell LB | 7 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark SAF | 8 | 69 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed CB | 7 | 55 | 0.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes LB | 8 | 45 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez LB | 7 | 40 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary CB | 7 | 40 | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson DE | 8 | 32 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Izien DB | 3 | 30 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams DL | 5 | 29 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill DL | 8 | 26 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin CB | 6 | 25 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch DB | 3 | 21 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Wonnum DE | 7 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard DL | 6 | 18 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White LB | 3 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals. Tap a column to sort.
Lions Key Players & Leaders
Passing2,134yardsJared Goff QB
Rushing847yardsJahmyr Gibbs RB
Receiving657yardsAmon-Ra St. Brown WR
Tackles82Jack Campbell LB
Sacks5.5Alim McNeill DL
More key players
Jameson Williams28 REC, 468 YDS, 5 TD
Sam LaPorta35 REC, 399 YDS, 3 TD
Isaac TeSlaa11 REC, 206 YDS, 0 TD
Sione Vaki30 CAR, 135 YDS, 0 TD
Season totals, 2026. Tap a player for game logs and stats.
Lions Injury Report
No Out, Doubtful or Questionable designations this week.
Injured Reserve 13
- Avonte MaddoxDB
- Ben BartchOL
- Damone ClarkLB
- Devin WhiteLB
- Isiah PachecoRB
- Jack CampbellLB
- Jimmy RolderLB
- Kendrick LawWR
- Kerby JosephSAF
- Mason MillerG
- Payton TurnerDE
- Thomas HarperSAF
- Tom KennedyWR
Non Football Injury 1
- Giovanni ManuOL
Status as of 10:00 AM ET, Nov 11. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.
About the Lions
Lions at a Glance
| Conference / division | NFC North |
|---|---|
| Last season (2025) | 9-8, missed the playoffs |
Lions Season History
| Season | Regular season | PCT | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6-2 | .750 | – |
| 2025 | 9-8 | .529 | – |
Next up: the New England Patriots at home, Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM ET on FOX. Seed, standings and results on this page update after every Lions game.
More on the Lions and their rivals
Detroit Lions Playoffs FAQs
Are the Lions in the playoffs?
Not decided yet. The Lions are 5th in the NFC, a wild card at the 5 seed if the season ended today. Division winners take seeds 1-4, the three best other records 5-7.
Where are the Lions in the standings?
The Detroit Lions are 5th in the NFC at 6-2. That is a wild card at the 5 seed.
What's the score of the Lions game?
The Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 19-9 on Sunday, November 8. Their next game is against the New England Patriots on November 15.
When is the next Lions game?
The Detroit Lions host the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET on FOX.
What is the Lions record this season?
The Lions are 6-2: 4-0 at home and 2-2 on the road.
Which division are the Detroit Lions in?
The NFC North. Their division rivals are the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, and they play each of them twice a season, once at home and once away.
Where do the Detroit Lions play their home games?
At Ford Field in Detroit, which seats 65,000. 9 of their regular-season games are there this season.
How did the Detroit Lions finish last season?
9-8 in the 2025 regular season, missing the playoffs.
When do the Lions play their division rivals?
Bears: Nov 26 (home) and Jan 3 (away); Packers: Oct 25 (home, W 20-17) and Jan 10 (away); Vikings: Nov 1 (home, W 19-15) and Dec 20 (away).
Source: official NFL results, standings and box scores, updated after every Lions game. How we check our data