NFC North · Team dossier
Detroit Lions
3-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 164–148
Timeframe
Showing the 2025 regular season. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
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The verdict
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 10th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 24th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 15 | Tied 25th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.41% | 28th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +4 | 24th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 3 | Tied 17th-longest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points allowed per game | 24.3 | 11th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 28.3 | Tied 28th-fewest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +4.0 | 25th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.3% | 20th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 9-8 (.529) | Tied 18th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 42.2 | 29th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Dated evidence
- Dec 25, 2025 · Losing run3 straight lossesDec 14, 2025 to Dec 25, 2025
- Dec 14, 2025 · Blown leadBlew a 10-point lead vs Los Angeles RamsLost 34-41 after leading by 10.
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