Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots

Detroit Lions 5

New England Patriots leads 8-5

wins

1971 to 2022

New England Patriots won the last meeting

Next meeting: Nov 15, 2026, New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions

New England Patriots 8

Series timeline

▲ Detroit Lions ahead (peak +2) ▼ New England Patriots ahead (peak +3)

Detroit Lions New England Patriots Tie Postseason One meeting per cell

Longest streaks: Detroit Lions 2 (1971–1976), New England Patriots 4 (2002–2014). Current: New England Patriots 1.

Split	Detroit Lions record
Regular season	5-8
Hosted by Detroit Lions	3-3
Hosted by New England Patriots	2-5
Last 10 seasons (1985 to 2022)	3-7
Largest Detroit Lions win	34-7 (1971)
Largest New England Patriots win	29-0 (2022)

2020s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
2022	Oct 9, 2022	New England Patriots	29-0	at New England Patriots	Week 5

2010s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
2018	Sep 23, 2018	Detroit Lions	26-10	at Detroit Lions	Week 3
2014	Nov 23, 2014	New England Patriots	34-9	at New England Patriots	Week 12
2010	Nov 25, 2010	New England Patriots	45-24	at Detroit Lions	Week 12

2000s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
2006	Dec 3, 2006	New England Patriots	28-21	at New England Patriots	Week 13
2002	Nov 28, 2002	New England Patriots	20-12	at Detroit Lions	Week 13
2000	Nov 23, 2000	Detroit Lions	34-9	at Detroit Lions	Week 13

1990s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
1994	Sep 25, 1994	New England Patriots	23-17	at Detroit Lions	Week 4
1993	Sep 12, 1993	Detroit Lions	19-16	at New England Patriots	Week 2

1980s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
1985	Dec 8, 1985	New England Patriots	23-6	at New England Patriots	Week 14

1970s

Season	Date	Winner	Score	Site	Round
1979	Oct 7, 1979	New England Patriots	24-17	at New England Patriots	Week 6
1976	Oct 10, 1976	Detroit Lions	30-10	at Detroit Lions	Week 5
1971	Sep 26, 1971	Detroit Lions	34-7	at New England Patriots	Week 2