Detroit Lions 2026 stats and results
The Detroit Lions (NFC North) are 3-2 in the 2026 regular season through October 11, 2026, scoring 32.8 points per game and allowing 29.6. They rank 1st of 32 in points per game and 29th of 32 in points allowed per game (1st allows the fewest).
Leading players: Jared Goff (297 passing yards per game); Jahmyr Gibbs (100.8 rushing yards per game); Amon-Ra St. Brown (74.4 receiving yards per game).
Next game: Lions vs Packers
October 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET. Both teams’ 2026 regular-season figures side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 32 teams (1st = the most). Green Bay Packers stats and results. Full game preview.
| DET | GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Points per game | 32.8 (1st) | 20.8 (24th) |
| Points allowed per game | 29.6 (4th) | 22.4 (15th) |
| Total yards per game | 393.8 (6th) | 331.4 (17th) |
| Total yards allowed per game | 404.4 (1st) | 308.6 (25th) |
| Passing yards per game | 279.6 (3rd) | 271 (4th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 297.4 (1st) | 181 (28th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 114.2 (14th) | 60.4 (32nd) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 107 (19th) | 127.6 (8th) |
| Turnovers per game | 0.2 (32nd) | 1.2 (16th) |
| Takeaways per game (opponent turnovers) | 1 (22nd) | 1.8 (4th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-2 |
| Home | 2-0 |
| Road | 1-2 |
| Division | 0-0 |
| Conference | 2-1 |
Scoring: season, home, away and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 5 | 3-2 | 32.8 | 29.6 |
| Home | 2 | 2-0 | 31 | 27 |
| Away | 3 | 1-2 | 34 | 31.3 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 3-2 | 32.8 | 29.6 |
Points per game: 32.8, ranked 1st of 32 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 29.6, ranked 29th of 32 (1st allows the fewest). Point margin per game: 3.2, ranked 10th of 32 (1st is the highest).
Offense and defense per game, 2026
| Per game | DET offense | Allowed to opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 393.8 | 404.4 |
| Passing yards | 279.6 | 297.4 |
| Rushing yards | 114.2 | 107 |
| First downs | 24.4 | 26.6 |
| Yards per play | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Turnovers | 0.2 | 1 |
| Penalty yards | 51.6 | 46.8 |
Detroit Lions have turned the ball over 1 times in 5 games and forced 5 turnovers. Allowed figures are each opponent's own box score in those games.
Pace, drives and efficiency, 2026
| Figure | DET | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 66.4 | 6th of 32 |
| Points per drive | 3.09 | 1st of 32 |
| Yards per drive | 37.1 | 4th of 32 |
| Time of possession per game (minutes) | 30:14 | 18th of 32 |
| Points allowed per opponent drive | 2.74 | 30th of 32 |
| Completion % | 67.0% | 7th of 32 |
| Net yards per dropback | 6.92 | 9th of 32 |
| Yards per carry | 4.39 | 13th of 32 |
| Pass play rate | 59.5% | 10th of 32 |
| Sack rate taken (per dropback) | 5.5% | 10th of 32 |
| Interception rate thrown | 0.0% | 1st of 32 |
| Yards per play | 5.9 | 7th of 32 |
| Third-down % | 37.3% | 21st of 32 |
| Fourth-down % | 72.7% | 9th of 32 |
| Red-zone TD % | 77.3% | 4th of 32 |
| Turnover margin per game | +0.8 | 5th of 32 |
| Giveaways | 0.2 | 1st of 32 |
| Takeaways | 1.0 | 22nd of 32 |
| Yards per play allowed | 5.63 | 25th of 32 |
| Opponent third-down % | 50.7% | 30th of 32 |
| Opponent red-zone scoring % | 81.0% | 30th of 32 |
| Opponent completion % | 68.1% | 28th of 32 |
| Opponent net yards per dropback | 6.38 | 18th of 32 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.25 | 20th of 32 |
| Sack rate made (per opponent dropback) | 8.6% | 5th of 32 |
| Interception rate made | 1.4% | 24th of 32 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest. NFL advanced team stats for every team. NFL team stats: offense and defense per game.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W | 45-21 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | @ Carolina Panthers | L | 26-32 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | vs New York Jets | W | 31-24 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | @ Buffalo Bills | L | 31-41 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | vs New Orleans Saints | W | 31-30 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | @ Chicago Bears | W | 19-16 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L | 10-23 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L | 24-29 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L | 34-41 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | vs Dallas Cowboys | W | 44-30 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | vs Green Bay Packers | L | 24-31 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | vs New York Giants | W | 34-27 |
Next game
As of October 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM ET: home against the Green Bay Packers, scheduled for October 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Lions player stats
- Jared Goff (QB)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (RB)
- Sione Vaki (RB)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)
- Isaac TeSlaa (WR)
- Jameson Williams (WR)
- Brock Wright (TE)
- Sam LaPorta (TE)
Lions head-to-head
- Lions vs Green Bay Packers (10 meetings)
- Lions vs Minnesota Vikings (10 meetings)
NFC North
- Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
- Chicago Bears (3-2)
- Green Bay Packers (3-2)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly; four games is a short record.
This page shows box-score statistics and results only. It contains no sportsbook prices or betting lines. Current markets, hit rates against the line and StatsNext research are in the app.
Research in StatsNext
- Detroit Lions in StatsNext: Team Research and Matchup Research with current markets
- All NFL teams by division
- Completed NFL games
- How to research spreads, totals and moneylines