NFC North · 3rd place · through Nov 1, 2026
2026 regular season: 5-2 (203 PF, 180 PA, +23 diff)1999–2026 regular season: 180-261-2 (Postseason 2-6)
Highest-scored Lions players' 2026 Downfield Score, 0 to 100.
Each game drawn from Detroit's side: above the line while leading, below while trailing. Every card opens the full drive-by-drive game page.
vs New Orleans Saints
Off EPA/play: +0.000
at Buffalo Bills
Off EPA/play: +0.232
vs New York Jets
Off EPA/play: +0.191
at Carolina Panthers
Off EPA/play: +0.176
at Arizona Cardinals
Off EPA/play: +0.326
vs Green Bay Packers
Off EPA/play: −0.063
vs Minnesota Vikings
Off EPA/play: −0.033
Computed from official play-by-play in the 2026 regular season through Nov 1, 2026. What these measures mean
| Metric | Offense | NFL rank | Defense | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA per play | +0.115 | #6 of 32 | +0.110 | #30 of 32 |
| Dropback EPA / play | +0.236 | #5 of 32 | +0.201 | #29 of 32 |
| Rush EPA / play | −0.054 | #13 of 32 | −0.090 | #12 of 32 |
| Success rate | 49.5% | #3 of 32 | n/a | |
| 3rd-down conversion | 39.0% | #15 of 32 | n/a |
Official game-line counting totals across offense, offensive line, defense, kicking, and punting paired with play-by-play EPA, snap usage, and Downfield Score v7.0. Click any player to open their full report.
Q. lions points per game since 2022
A. The Lions have 28.8 points per game (2nd of 32 NFL clubs) since 2022.
| SEASON | POINTS PER GAME | REC | PF | PA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.6 | 9-8 | 453 | 427 | +26 |
| 2023 | 27.1 | 12-5 | 461 | 395 | +66 |
| 2024 | 33.2 | 15-2 | 564 | 342 | +222 |
| 2025 | 28.3 | 9-8 | 481 | 413 | +68 |
| 2026 | 29.0 | 5-2 | 203 | 180 | +23 |
| Overall | 28.8 | 50-25 | 2,162 | 1,757 | +405 |
Q. lions record when scoring 30+
A. The Lions went 84-20 when scoring 30 or more points since 1999.
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | @ ARI | W 45-21 |
| 2026-09-27 | vs NYJ | W 31-24 |
| 2026-09-17 | @ BUF | L 31-41 |
| 2026-09-13 | vs NO | W 31-30 |
| 2025-12-14 | @ LA | L 34-41 |
| 2025-12-04 | vs DAL | W 44-30 |
Q. lions record at home since 2015
A. The Lions went 50-44 at home since 2015.
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | vs MIN | W 19-15 |
| 2026-10-25 | vs GB | W 20-17 |
| 2026-09-27 | vs NYJ | W 31-24 |
| 2026-09-13 | vs NO | W 31-30 |
| 2025-12-21 | vs PIT | L 24-29 |
| 2025-12-04 | vs DAL | W 44-30 |
Q. most receiving yards lions since 2015
A. Amon-Ra St. Brown has the most receiving yards since 2015, with 6,823.
| Player | RECEIVING YARDS | GP | REC | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 6,823 | 90 | 600 | 49 |
| Marvin Jones | 4,331 | 75 | 294 | 36 |
| Golden Tate | 3,688 | 63 | 347 | 19 |
| Kenny Golladay | 3,068 | 47 | 183 | 21 |
| Jameson Williams | 2,950 | 57 | 175 | 22 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 2,587 | 57 | 246 | 18 |
Q. most rushing touchdowns lions since 2015
A. Jahmyr Gibbs has the most rushing touchdowns since 2015, with 47.
| Player | RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS | GP | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 47 | 56 | 832 | 4,353 |
| David Montgomery | 33 | 45 | 562 | 2,506 |
| Jamaal Williams | 20 | 30 | 415 | 1,667 |
| D'Andre Swift | 18 | 40 | 364 | 1,680 |
| Zach Zenner | 8 | 36 | 174 | 685 |
| Kerryon Johnson | 8 | 34 | 283 | 1,225 |
Q. most sacks lions since 2015
A. Aidan Hutchinson has the most sacks since 2015, with 48.
| Player | SACKS | GP | TKL | QBH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | 48 | 63 | 185 | 117 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | 32.5 | 50 | 130 | 73 |
| Romeo Okwara | 24 | 70 | 125 | 51 |
| Alim McNeill | 17 | 78 | 153 | 39 |
| Devon Kennard | 14 | 31 | 99 | 29 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | 14 | 26 | 36 | 25 |
28 seasons in Downfield's play-by-play archive: regular-season wins, point differential, and postseason games.
Regular season wins Reached postseason 2026 in progress
| Season | Record | PF | PA | Diff | Playoff G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | 5-2 | 203 | 180 | +23 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9-8 | 481 | 413 | +68 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15-2 | 564 | 342 | +222 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12-5 | 461 | 395 | +66 | 3 |
| 2022 | 9-8 | 453 | 427 | +26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3-13-1 | 325 | 467 | -142 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5-11 | 377 | 519 | -142 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3-12-1 | 341 | 423 | -82 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6-10 | 324 | 360 | -36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9-7 | 410 | 376 | +34 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9-7 | 346 | 358 | -12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7-9 | 358 | 400 | -42 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11-5 | 321 | 282 | +39 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7-9 | 395 | 376 | +19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4-12 | 372 | 437 | -65 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10-5 | 457 | 356 | +101 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6-10 | 362 | 369 | -7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2-14 | 262 | 494 | -232 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0-16 | 268 | 517 | -249 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7-9 | 346 | 444 | -98 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3-13 | 305 | 398 | -93 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5-11 | 254 | 345 | -91 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6-10 | 296 | 350 | -54 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5-11 | 270 | 379 | -109 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3-13 | 306 | 451 | -145 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2-14 | 270 | 424 | -154 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9-7 | 307 | 307 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8-8 | 322 | 323 | -1 | 1 |
