NFC North · Team dossier
3-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 164–148
Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Detroit Lions allowed 29.6 points per game, tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 13 – Oct 11, 2026).
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 | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 1 | Tied 31st-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 0.30% | 32nd-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +4 | 26th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 1 | Tied 17th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 32.8 | 32nd-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +3.2 | 21st-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 5.4% | 19th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 3-2 (.600) | Tied 18th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 51.6 | Tied 26th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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