NFC North · Team dossier
3-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 164–148
Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Detroit Lions posted a turnover margin of −3, tied 2nd-worst of 15 teams, across 4 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
The Detroit Lions allowed 31.3 points per game, 2nd-most of 15 teams, across 4 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
The Detroit Lions posted a scoring margin of −2.0 points per game, 4th-worst of 15 teams, across 4 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 2nd-most of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 6 | Tied 9th-most of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.26% | 6th-highest of 16 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 3rd-longest of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Playoff record | 2-2 (.500) | Tied 9th-worst of 19 playoff teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 29.3 | 13th-fewest of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 5.5% | 13th-highest of 19 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-2 (.500) | Tied 6th-worst of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
| Playoff eliminations | 2 | — | 4 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 24.0 | 15th-most of 15 teams | 4 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.