2020 Detroit Lions season

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2020 Detroit Lions season
Owner Sheila Ford Hamp
Head coach Matt Patricia (fired Nov. 28; 4–7 record)
Darrell Bevell (interim; 1–4 record; COVID-19 Week 16)
Robert Prince (interim Week 16; 0–1 record)
General manager Vacant (Bob Quinn fired Nov. 28)
Home field Ford Field
Results
Record 5–11
Division place 4th NFC North
Playoff finish Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers TE T. J. Hockenson
C Frank Ragnow
P Jack Fox
AP All-Pros C Frank Ragnow (2nd team)
P Jack Fox (2nd team)
Uniform
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The 2020 season was the Detroit Lions' 91st in the National Football League (NFL) and their third and final season under head coach Matt Patricia. The Lions improved on their 3–12–1 record from the previous season, but were eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth consecutive year following their loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.[1] The Lions finished 5–11, and last place in the NFC North for the third consecutive season. Further, the 2020 Lions defense had one of the worst seasons in NFL history, setting franchise records for points allowed (519, 3rd worst in NFL history) and yards allowed (6,716, 3rd worst in NFL history) in a season, both marks topping the 2008 team.[2]

On June 23, 2020, Detroit Lions' principal owner Martha Firestone Ford stepped down, passing ownership to her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp.[3][4]

Following the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Houston Texans, both Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn were fired and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell took over as interim head coach.[5][6] Patricia finished his tenure in Detroit with a record of 13–29–1 (.314).[7] Additionally, the Lions fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on December 21.[8]

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Offseason

Coaching changes

Additions

Date Player Position Previous team Contract Source
February 3 Joshua Garnett Guard San Francisco 49ers 1 year / $1.3 million [12]
March 16 Halapoulivaati Vaitai Tackle Philadelphia Eagles 5 years / $45 million [13]
Jamie Collins Linebacker New England Patriots 3 years / $30 million [14]
Nick Williams Defensive tackle Chicago Bears 2 years / $10 million [15]
March 17 Chase Daniel Quarterback Chicago Bears 3 years / $13.05 million [16]
March 18 Danny Shelton Defensive tackle New England Patriots 2 years / $8 million [17]
Desmond Trufant Cornerback Atlanta Falcons 2 years / $21 million [18]
March 19 Jayron Kearse Safety Minnesota Vikings 1 year / $2 million [19]
March 20 Tony McRae Cornerback Cincinnati Bengals 1 year / $1.5 million [20]
March 27 Reggie Ragland Linebacker Kansas City Chiefs 1 year / $1.0475 million [21]
Elijah Lee Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 1 year / $835,000
March 29 Geronimo Allison Wide receiver Green Bay Packers 1 year / $1.0475 million [22]
April 2 Darryl Roberts Cornerback New York Jets 1 year / $2 million [23]
May 1 Hunter Bryant Tight end Washington Undrafted FA [24]
Jeremiah Dinson Safety Auburn
Jalen Elliott Safety Notre Dame
Bobby Price Safety Norfolk State
Luke Sellers Fullback South Dakota State
Arryn Siposs Punter Auburn
Steven Wirtel Long snapper Iowa State
May 22 Logan Stenberg Guard Kentucky 4 years / $4.036 million [25]
John Penisini Defensive tackle Utah 4 years / $3.466 million [26]
June 9 Julian Okwara Defensive end Notre Dame 4 years / $4.92 million [27]
June 24 Jonah Jackson Offensive guard Ohio State 4 years / $4.79 million [28]
July 13 Jeff Okudah Cornerback Ohio State 4 years / $33.5 million [29]
D'Andre Swift Running back Georgia 4 years / $8.53 million [30]
Quintez Cephus Wide receiver Wisconsin 4 years / $3.599 million [31]
Jason Huntley Running back New Mexico State 4 years / $3.58 million [32]
August 2 Jashon Cornell Defensive tackle Ohio State 4 years / $3.37 million [33]
August 17 Jonathan Williams Running back Indianapolis Colts 1 year / $910,000 [34]
August 23 Will Clarke Defensive end St. Louis BattleHawks 1 year / $910,000 [35]
August 27 Kevin Wilkins Defensive end Philadelphia Eagles 1 year / $610,000 [36]
August 31 Olive Sagapolu Defensive tackle Green Bay Packers 1 year / $610,000 [37]
September 6 Adrian Peterson Running back Washington Football Team 1 year / $1.05 million [38]
October 30 Jonathan Williams Running back Washington Football Team [39]

Departures

Date Player Position Note New Team Source
February 25 Damon Harrison Defensive tackle Released Seattle Seahawks [40]
March 13 Rick Wagner Tackle Green Bay Packers [41]
March 16 Graham Glasgow Guard UFA Denver Broncos [42]
Jeff Driskel Quarterback Denver Broncos [43]
March 17 A. J. Howard Safety Released [44]
Kyle Sloter Quarterback Chicago Bears
March 18 Devon Kennard Linebacker Arizona Cardinals [45]
March 19 A'Shawn Robinson Defensive tackle UFA Los Angeles Rams [46]
March 24 Sam Martin Punter Denver Broncos [47]
April 15 Steve Longa Linebacker Released [48]
April 15 Paul Butler Tight end
April 15 Jonathan Durhart Wide receiver
April 27 Tra Carson Running back [49]
April 27 James Fisher Long snapper
April 27 Casey Tucker Guard
April 27 Matt Wile Punter
August 17 Wes Hills Running back Waived [34]
August 23 Caleb Benenoch Guard Released New England Patriots [35]
August 27 Olive Sagapolu Defensive tackle Waived [36]
September 1 Geremy Davis Wide receiver Released [50]
September 5 Oday Aboushi Guard [51]
Beau Benzchawel Guard
David Blough Quarterback
Victor Bolden Jr. Wide receiver
Will Clarke Defensive end
Jalen Elliott Safety
Frank Herron Defensive tackle
Wes Hills Running back
Albert Huggins Defensive tackle Minnesota Vikings
Jason Huntley Running back Philadelphia Eagles
Tom Kennedy Wide receiver
Chris Lacy Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys
Isaac Nauta Tight end
Anthony Pittman Linebacker
Bobby Price Safety
Olive Sagapolu Defensive tackle
Arryn Siposs Punter
Matt Sokol Tight end
Kevin Strong Defensive tackle
Dee Virgin Cornerback
Kenny Wiggins Guard New York Giants
Kevin Wilkins Defensive tackle
Jonathan Williams Running back
Steve Wirtel Long snapper

Re-signings

Date Player Position Contract Source
February 22 Danny Amendola Wide receiver 1 year / $5 million [52]
March 14 Don Muhlbach Long snapper 1 year / $1.135 million [53]
March 21 Miles Killebrew Linebacker 1 year / $2 million [54]
March 24 Oday Aboushi Guard 1 year / $1.1875 million [55]
April 14 Kenny Wiggins Guard 1 year / $1.1875 million [56]
April 21 Mike Ford Cornerback 1 year / $750,000 [57]
April 21 Dee Virgin Cornerback 1 year / $750,000
August 20 Chris Lacy Wide receiver 2 years / $1.08 million [58]
Wes Hills Running back 2 years / $1.08 million

Trades

Draft

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Main article: 2020 NFL Draft
2020 Detroit Lions Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes Source
1 3 Jeff Okudah CB Ohio State [62]
2 35 D'Andre Swift RB Georgia [63]
3 67 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame [64]
75 Jonah Jackson G Ohio State from Indianapolis [65]
4 121 Logan Stenberg G Kentucky from Las Vegas [66]
5 166 Quintez Cephus WR Wisconsin [67]
172 Jason Huntley RB New Mexico State from Las Vegas [68]
6 197 John Penisini DT Utah from Indianapolis [69]
7 235 Jashon Cornell DT Ohio State from New England [70]

Notes

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Further information: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gridiron football § 2020 season

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the preseason to be cancelled.[74]

On July 29, the Lions placed five players, including wide receiver Kenny Golladay and tight end T. J. Hockenson, on the COVID-19 reserve list.[75] The following day, two more players, including cornerback Justin Coleman, were placed on the list.[76] On August 1, the Lions placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on the list.[77] Three days later, however, Stafford's test was confirmed to be a false positive and he was removed from the list.[78]

Most games this season were played behind closed doors, with crowds at some stadiums limited to friends and families of the players, coaches, and staff members.[79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91]

Several members of the Lions coaching staff, including interim head coach Darrell Bevell, had to quarantine during the week 16 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an outbreak.[92]

Staff

Following the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Houston Texans, both Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn were relieved of their duties with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell taking over as interim head coach.[5][6] Patricia finished his tenure in Detroit with a record of 13–29–1 (.314).[7] Additionally, the Lions fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on December 21.[8] Due to Coronavirus restrictions, Robert Prince was the acting head coach when the team faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2020 Detroit Lions staff
Front office
  • Owner – Sheila Ford Hamp
  • Vice chairpeople – William Clay Ford Jr., Martha Ford Morse and Elizabeth Ford Kontulis
  • Team president – Rod Wood
  • Executive vice president / general manager - Bob Quinn / Vacant
  • Vice president of football administration – Mike Disner
  • Vice president of player personnel – Kyle O'Brien
  • Director of player personnel – Lance Newmark
  • Director of pro scouting – Rob Lohman
  • Senior personnel executive – Jimmy Raye III

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength & conditioning – Josh Schuler
  • Assistant strength & conditioning – Morris Henry

Final roster

2020 Detroit Lions final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 Active, 10 Inactive, 16 Practice squad

Preseason

The Lions' preseason schedule was announced on May 7,[93] but was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[74]

Week Date Opponent Venue Result
1 August 13 at New England Patriots Gillette Stadium Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2 August 20 New York Jets Ford Field
3 August 27 at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium
4 September 3 Buffalo Bills Ford Field

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 13 Chicago Bears L 23–27 0–1 Ford Field Recap
2 September 20 at Green Bay Packers L 21–42 0–2 Lambeau Field Recap
3 September 27 at Arizona Cardinals W 26–23 1–2 State Farm Stadium Recap
4 October 4 New Orleans Saints L 29–35 1–3 Ford Field Recap
5 Bye
6 October 18 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 34–16 2–3 TIAA Bank Field Recap
7 October 25 at Atlanta Falcons W 23–22 3–3 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
8 November 1 Indianapolis Colts L 21–41 3–4 Ford Field Recap
9 November 8 at Minnesota Vikings L 20–34 3–5 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
10 November 15 Washington Football Team W 30–27 4–5 Ford Field Recap
11 November 22 at Carolina Panthers L 0–20 4–6 Bank of America Stadium Recap
12 November 26 Houston Texans L 25–41 4–7 Ford Field Recap
13 December 6 at Chicago Bears W 34–30 5–7 Soldier Field Recap
14 December 13 Green Bay Packers L 24–31 5–8 Ford Field Recap
15 December 20 at Tennessee Titans L 25–46 5–9 Nissan Stadium Recap
16 December 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 7–47 5–10 Ford Field Recap
17 January 3 Minnesota Vikings L 35–37 5–11 Ford Field Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 1: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 3 3 0 21 27
Lions 3 10 10 0 23

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 27-yard field goal, 6:30. Lions 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:27.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 35-yard field goal, 12:37. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:00.
  • DET – Matt Prater 32-yard field goal, 5:36. Lions 6–3. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:11.
  • CHI – Cairo Santos 28-yard field goal, 2:06. Tied 6–6. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:31.
  • DET – D'Andre Swift 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 0:19. Lions 13–6. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 0:21.

Third quarter

  • DET – T. J. Hockenson 4-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 10:37. Lions 20–6. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:23.
  • DET – Matt Prater 44-yard field goal, 3:24. Lions 23–6. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:10.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Jimmy Graham 2-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cairo Santos kick), 13:39. Lions 23–13. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 4:40.
  • CHI – Javon Wims 1-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cairo Santos kick), 2:58. Lions 23–20. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:04.
  • CHI – Anthony Miller 27-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cairo Santos kick), 1:54. Bears 27–23. Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:41.

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The Lions began their season by hosting their divisional rival, the Chicago Bears. Detroit opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 27-yard field goal by Matt Prater. The Bears got on the board in the second quarter via a 35-yard field goal by Cairo Santos to tie the game. The teams exchanged field goals, first a 32-yard field goal by Prater, then a 28-yard field goal by Santos. The Lions responded with a one-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift, making the score 13–6 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions extended their lead in the third quarter via a four-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to T. J. Hockenson and a 44-yard field goal by Prater. The Bears responded with 21-unanswered points in the fourth quarter via a two-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell Trubisky to Jimmy Graham, a one-yard touchdown pass from Trubisky to Javon Wims and a 27-yard touchdown pass from Trubisky to Anthony Miller. The Lions' attempted comeback failed when Swift dropped the go-ahead touchdown with 11 seconds remaining in the game, making the final score 27–23 in favor of Chicago. This was the Lions' 10th consecutive loss dating back to Week 9 of last season.[94] It also marks the team's fifth straight loss to Chicago. Jamie Collins, one of the Lions' linebackers got ejected for contacting a referee.

Week 2: at Green Bay Packers

Week 2: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 14 0 0 7 21
Packers 3 14 17 8 42

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • GB – Aaron Jones 7-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 10:09. Lions 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:55.
  • GB – Robert Tonyan 11-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:14. Packers 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 62 yards, 0:46.

Third quarter

  • GB – Aaron Jones 75-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 14:59. Packers 24–14. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12.
  • GB – Chandon Sullivan 7-yard interception return (Mason Crosby kick), 8:37. Packers 31–14. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:05.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 35-yard field goal, 1:36. Packers 34–14. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:01.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Marvin Hall 24-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 13:00. Packers 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32.
  • GB – Aaron Jones 14-yard run (Jamaal Williams run), 7:59. Packers 42–21. Drive: 7 play, 74 yards, 5:01.

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In week 2, the Lions visited their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Kerryon Johnson. The Packers responded with a 43-yard field goal by Mason Crosby. The Lions extended their lead via a four-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Jones. The Packers scored 14 points in the second quarter via a seven-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Aaron Jones and an 11-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Robert Tonyan, making the score 17–14 in favor of Green Bay at half-time. The Packers scored 17 points in the third quarter via a 75-yard touchdown run from Jones, a seven-yard interception return by Chandon Sullivan, and a 35-yard field goal by Crosby. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the fourth quarter, first a 24-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Marvin Hall, then a 14-yard touchdown run from Jones, and a two-point conversion run by Jamaal Williams, making the final score 42–21 in favor of Green Bay. This was the Lions' 11th consecutive loss dating back to Week 9 of last season.

Week 3: at Arizona Cardinals

Week 3: Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 3 14 3 6 26
Cardinals 7 6 10 0 23

at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Jesse James 5-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 6:15. Lions 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 3:22.
  • ARI – Kyler Murray 1-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick failed), 1:53. Cardinals 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:22.
  • DET – Kenny Golladay 15-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 0:31. Lions 17–13. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:02.

Third quarter

  • ARI – Zane Gonzalez 54-yard field goal, 11:19. Lions 17–16. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 3:41.
  • DET – Matt Prater 24-yard field goal, 5:27. Lions 20–16. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:09.
  • ARI – Andy Isabella 4-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Zane Gonzalez kick), 0:35. Cardinals 23–20. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:52.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 35-yard field goal, 6:44. Tied 23–23. Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 4:19.
  • DET – Matt Prater 39-yard field goal, 0:00. Lions 26–23. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:49.

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In week 3, the Lions visited the 2–0 Arizona Cardinals. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 37-yard field goal by Matt Prater. The Cardinals responded with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to Andy Isabella. The Lions took the lead in the second quarter via a five-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Jesse James. The Cardinals responded with a one-yard touchdown run from Murray followed by a failed point-after conversion to take a 13–10 lead. The Lions closed the quarter with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Kenny Golladay, making the score 17–13 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The teams exchanged field goals in the third quarter, first a 54-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez, then a 24-yard field goal by Prater. The Cardinals responded with a four-yard touchdown pass from Murray to Isabella to regain the lead, 23–20. Prater kicked two field goals in the final quarter: first one from 35 yards to tie the game, then one from 39 yards as time expired, making the final score 26–23 in favor of Detroit. With the win, the Lions snapped an 11-game losing streak dating back to week 8 of last season.[95]

Week 4: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 4: New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Saints 7 21 7 0 35
Lions 14 0 7 8 29

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • NO – Alvin Kamara 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 10:10. Tied 14–14. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:42.
  • NO – Tre'Quan Smith 2-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 3:03. Saints 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:26.
  • NO – Tre'Quan Smith 20-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 0:44. Saints 28–14. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 0:59.

Third quarter

  • NO – Latavius Murray 6-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 8:52. Saints 35–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:08.
  • DET – T. J. Hockenson 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 4:19. Saints 35–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:33.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Adrian Peterson 5-yard run (Matthew Stafford–T. J. Hockenson pass), 3:40. Saints 35–29. Drive: 12 plays, 43 yards, 4:21.

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In week 4, the Lions hosted the New Orleans Saints. The Lions scored 14 points in the first quarter via a seven-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to D'Andre Swift, and a 15-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Kenny Golladay. The Saints responded with a three-yard touchdown run from Latavius Murray. The Saints scored 21 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Alvin Kamara, and two touchdown passes from Drew Brees to Tre'Quan Smith, from two-yards and 20-yards, respectively, making the score 28–14 in favor of New Orleans at half-time. The Saints extended their lead in the third quarter via a six-yard touchdown run from Murray. The Lions responded with a one-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to T. J. Hockenson. The Lions scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Adrian Peterson and a two-point conversion pass from Stafford to Hockenson, making the final score 35–29 in favor of New Orleans. They also dubiously have blown a double-digit lead in five consecutive losses dating back to last season.

Week 6: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 6: Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 7 10 7 10 34
Jaguars 3 0 7 6 16

at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 14,513
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Greg Jennings, Brock Huard and Jen Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 7:37. Lions 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:09.
  • JAX – Jon Brown 31-yard field goal, 1:51. Lions 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:46.

Second quarter

  • DET – D'Andre Swift 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 13:41. Lions 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:10.
  • DET – Matt Prater 31-yard field goal, 1:53. Lions 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 6:09.

Third quarter

  • DET – T. J. Hockenson 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 7:44. Lions 24–3. Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:56.
  • JAX – Gardner Minshew 6-yard run (Jon Brown kick), 3:31. Lions 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:13.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – D'Andre Swift 6-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 13:32. Lions 31–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:59.
  • DET – Matt Prater 41-yard field goal, 8:11. Lions 34–10. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:14.
  • JAX – James Robinson 14-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (pass failed), 5:18. Lions 34–16. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:53.

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Following their bye week, in week 6, the Lions visited the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Adrian Peterson. The Jaguars responded with a 31-yard field goal by Jon Brown. The Lions scored 10 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift and a 31-yard field goal by Matt Prater, making the score 17–3 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions extended their lead in the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to T. J. Hockenson. The Jaguars responded with a six-yard touchdown run from Gardner Minshew. The Lions scored 10 points in the fourth quarter via a six-yard touchdown run from Swift and a 41-yard field goal by Prater. The Jaguars responded with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Minshew to James Robinson, making the final score 34–16 in favor of Detroit. Swift became the first rookie running back for the Lions to run for 100-plus yards and score two touchdowns in a game since Barry Sanders in 1989.[96] Stafford has now thrown a touchdown pass against every NFL team (except his own).[97]

Week 7: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 7: Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 7 3 3 10 23
Falcons 0 14 0 8 22

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), cloudy (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 7,796
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Brock Huard, Greg Jennings, and Jen Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • ATL – Todd Gurley 1-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 10:55. Tied 7–7. Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 3:10.
  • ATL – Calvin Ridley 4-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 0:29. Falcons 14–7. Drive: 14 plays, 98 yards, 5:48.
  • DET – Matt Prater 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 0:29.

Third quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 51-yard field goal, 7:34. Falcons 14–13. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 7:26.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 49-yard field goal, 3:16. Lions 16–14. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 2:13.
  • ATL – Todd Gurley 10-yard run (Calvin Ridley pass from Matt Ryan), 1:04. Falcons 22–16. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 2:12.
  • DET – T. J. Hockenson 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 0:00. Lions 23–22. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:04.

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In week 7, the Lions visited the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift. The Falcons added 14 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Todd Gurley and a four-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Calvin Ridley. The Lions responded with a 50-yard field goal by Matt Prater, making the score 14–10 in favor of Atlanta at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a 51-yard field goal by Prater. In the fourth quarter, the Lions regained the lead via a 49-yard field goal by Prater. The Falcons made it all the way to the Detroit red zone and threatened to kick a game-winning field goal. However, Falcons running back Todd Gurley accidentally scored a touchdown, leaving over a minute for the Lions to respond. The Lions ended up scoring a walk-off touchdown from Matthew Stafford to T. J. Hockenson, with the help of a long PAT from Matt Prater, to win it 23–22.

Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Colts 0 20 0 21 41
Lions 7 0 7 7 21

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • IND – Nyheim Hines 22-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 11:10. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 2:13.
  • IND – Jack Doyle 7-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 5:32. Colts 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 3:49.
  • IND – Nyheim Hines 29-yard pass from Philip Rivers (kick failed), 0:56. Colts 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:50.

Third quarter

  • DET – Kerryon Johnson 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 11:08. Colts 20–14. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:52.

Fourth quarter

  • IND – Jordan Wilkins 1-yard run (Jordan Wilkins run), 13:34. Colts 28–14. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:53.
  • IND – Kenny Moore 29-yard interception return (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 13:26. Colts 35–14.
  • DET – Marvin Jones 4-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 12:15. Colts 35–21. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:11.
  • IND – Trey Burton 2-yard run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 7:01. Colts 41–21. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:14.

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In week 8, the Lions hosted the Indianapolis Colts. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 25-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Jones. The Colts scored 20 points in the second quarter via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Philip Rivers to Nyheim Hines, a seven-yard touchdown pass from Rivers to Jack Doyle, and a 29-yard touchdown pass from Rivers to Hines, making the score 20–7 in favor of Indianapolis at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a nine-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Kerryon Johnson. The Colts scored 21 points in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Jordan Wilkins, and two-point conversion run by Wilkins, a 29-yard interception return by Kenny Moore, and a two-yard touchdown run from Trey Burton. The Lions responded with a four-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Jones, making the final score 41–21 in favor of Indianapolis.

Week 9: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 9: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0 10 0 10 20
Vikings 13 7 7 7 34

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 23-yard field goal, 8:21. Vikings 13–3. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 8:05.
  • DET – Marvin Jones 15-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:19. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:11.
  • MIN – Ameer Abdullah 22-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:15. Vikings 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 87 yards, 1:04.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:50. Vikings 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:09.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 45-yard field goal, 11:02. Vikings 27–13. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:33.
  • MIN – Dalvin Cook 70-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:42. Vikings 34–13. Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:20.
  • DET – T. J. Hockenson 2-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Matt Prater kick), 6:55. Vikings 34–20. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:03.

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In week 9, the Lions visited their divisional rival, the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings scored 13 points in the first quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Dalvin Cook and a nine-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Irv Smith Jr. (This marked the first game of the 2020 season in which the Lions did not score first.) The Lions scored ten points in the second quarter via a 23-yard field goal by Matt Prater and a 15-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Jones. The Vikings responded with a 22-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Ameer Abdullah, making the score 20–10 in favor of Minnesota at half-time. The Vikings scored the only points of the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Smith Jr. The Lions attempted comeback failed with interceptions on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. Stafford exited the game in the fourth quarter due to concussion protocol. The Lions scored 10 points in the fourth quarter via a 45-yard field goal by Prater and a two-yard touchdown pass from Chase Daniel to T. J. Hockenson. The Vikings responded with a 70-yard touchdown run from Cook, making the final score 34–20 in favor of Minnesota.[98]

Week 10: vs. Washington Football Team

Week 10: Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Washington 3 0 7 17 27
Lions 7 10 7 6 30

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Marvin Jones 27-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 11:55. Lions 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:07.
  • DET – Matt Prater 53-yard field goal, 0:08. Lions 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 1:06.

Third quarter

  • DET – D'Andre Swift 15-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 7:58. Lions 24–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 7:02.
  • WAS – J. D. McKissic 2-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 2:30. Lions 24–10. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 5:28.

Fourth quarter

  • WAS – Antonio Gibson 2-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 11:21. Lions 24–17. Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 4:39.
  • WAS – Antonio Gibson 5-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 6:09. Tied 24–24. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:44.
  • DET – Matt Prater 37-yard field goal, 2:37. Lions 27–24. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 3:32.
  • WAS – Dustin Hopkins 41-yard field goal, 0:16. Tied 27–27. Drive: 17 plays, 66 yards, 2:21.
  • DET – Matt Prater 59-yard field goal, 0:00. Lions 30–27. Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 0:16.

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In week 10, the Lions hosted the Washington Football Team. Detroit opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 55-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Hall. Washington responded with a 38-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins, their only points of the first half. Detroit added 10 points in the second quarter, via a 27-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Marvin Jones and a 53-yard field goal by Matt Prater, making the score 17–3 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the third quarter, first a 15-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to D'Andre Swift for Detroit, then a two-yard touchdown run from J. D. McKissic for Washington. In the fourth quarter, Washington's Antonio Gibson scored back-to-back touchdowns, from two and five-yards, respectively, to tie the score at 24 points. Detroit responded with a 37-yard field goal by Prater to regain the lead. Washington responded with a 41-yard field goal by Hopkins, to tie the score again at 27 points each. Detroit responded with a 59-yard game-winning field goal by Prater as time expired, making the final score 30–27 in favor of Detroit, for their first home win of the season.

Week 11: at Carolina Panthers

Week 11: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0 0 0 0 0
Panthers 7 0 10 3 20

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Game information

First quarter

  • CAR - Mike Davis 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 2:21. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 95 yards, 6:03.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Third quarter

  • CAR – Curtis Samuel 17-yard pass from P. J. Walker (Joey Slye kick), 11:06. Panthers 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 3:09.
  • CAR – Joey Slye 56-yard field goal, 2:04. Panthers 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 5:33.

Fourth quarter

  • CAR – Joey Slye 37-yard field goal, 5:00. Panthers 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 3 yards, 1:20.

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In week 11, the Lions visited the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Mike Davis. After a scoreless second quarter, the Panthers added 10 points in the third quarter via a 17-yard touchdown pass from P. J. Walker to Curtis Samuel and a 58-yard field goal by Joey Slye. The Panthers extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 37-yard field goal by Slye, making the final score 20–0 in favor of Carolina. The Lions were shut out for the first time since week 6 of 2009.[99]

Week 12: vs. Houston Texans

Week 12: Houston Texans at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Texans 13 10 3 15 41
Lions 7 7 3 8 25

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 12:56. Lions 14–13. Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 1:54.
  • HOU – Duke Johnson 33-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick), 10:18. Texans 20–14. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:38.
  • HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 42-yard field goal, 1:44. Texans 23–14. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:31.

Third quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 29-yard field goal, 7:24. Texans 23–17. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 7:36.
  • HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 26-yard field goal, 3:10. Texans 26–17. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:14.

Fourth quarter

  • HOU – Will Fuller 40-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Deshaun Watson–Keke Coutee pass), 12:09. Texans 34–17. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:51.
  • HOU – Will Fuller 34-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick), 10:07. Texans 41–17. Drive: 1 play, 34 yards, 0:10.
  • DET – Mohamed Sanu 14-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matthew Stafford–Mohamed Sanu pass), 6:32. Texans 41–25. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.

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For their annual Thanksgiving Day game, the Lions donned throwback uniforms and hosted the Houston Texans. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Adrian Peterson. The Texans responded with a 19-yard interception return by J. J. Watt and a two-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to C. J. Prosise. In the second quarter, Detroit regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from Peterson. Houston responded with 10 points via a 33-yard touchdown pass from Watson to Duke Johnson and a 42-yard field goal by Kaʻimi Fairbairn, making the score 23–14 in favor of Houston at half-time. In the third quarter, the teams exchanged field goals, first a 29-yarder by Matt Prater for Detroit, then a 26-yarder by Fairbairn for Houston. In the fourth quarter, Will Fuller of the Texans scored back-to-back touchdown receptions, from 40 and 34 yards, respectively. Detroit scored the game's final points via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Mohamed Sanu and a two-point conversion pass from Stafford to Sanu, making the final score 41–25 in favor of the Texans. With the loss, the Lions fell to 4–7 and lost their fourth consecutive Thanksgiving Day game.[100][101] Two days after the game, both head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn were fired by the Lions.[5][6]

Week 13: at Chicago Bears

Week 13: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 6 7 7 14 34
Bears 9 14 0 7 30

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Chris Spielman, and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 45-yard field goal, 12:37. Bears 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:23.
  • CHI – David Montgomery 13-yard run (Cairo Santos kick blocked), 6:13. Bears 9–0. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 3:16.
  • DET – Adrian Peterson 3-yard run (Matt Prater kick failed), 0:15. Bears 9–6. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:58.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Cordarrelle Patterson 5-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 10:10. Bears 16–6. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:05.
  • DET – Quintez Cephus 49-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 2:22. Bears 16–13. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:58.
  • CHI – David Montgomery 4-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 0:36. Bears 23–13. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 1:46.

Third quarter

  • DET – Jesse James 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 3:55. Bears 23–20. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:07.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Cole Kmet 11-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cairo Santos kick), 11:23. Bears 30–20. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 7:32.
  • DET – Marvin Jones 25-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 2:18. Bears 30–27. Drive: 7 plays, 96 yards, 2:15.
  • DET – Adrian Peterson 5-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:37. Lions 34–30. Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:11.

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Top receivers

In week 13, the Lions visited their divisional rivals, the Chicago Bears, for a rematch of week 1, in Darrell Bevell's debut as interim head coach. The Bears scored nine points in the first quarter via a 45-yard field goal by Cairo Santos and a 13-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery. The Lions responded with a three-yard touchdown run from Adrian Peterson. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the second quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Cordarrelle Patterson for the Bears and a 49-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Quintez Cephus for the Lions. The Bears extended their lead via a four-yard touchdown run from Montgomery, making the score 23–13 in favor of Chicago at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a nine-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Jesse James. The Bears extended their lead in the fourth quarter via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell Trubisky to Cole Kmet. The Lions responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Marvin Jones. With under two minutes left in the game, Trubisky was sacked by Romeo Okwara at the Bears nine-yard line, causing a fumble that was recovered by Detroit's John Penisini. On the ensuing possession, the Lions scored via a five-yard touchdown run from Peterson. The Lions' defense held off the Bears on the next possession, making the final score 34–30 in favor of Detroit. With the win, the Lions snapped a five-game losing streak to the Bears dating back to week 11 of 2017. This would also be their last win until week 13 of the 2021 season, 364 days later.[102]

Week 14: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 14: Green Bay at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 7 7 10 31
Lions 7 7 0 10 24

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • GB – Marquez Valdes-Scantling 14-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 14:11. Packers 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 7:01.
  • DET – D'Andre Swift 3-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:27. Tied 14–14. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:14.

Third quarter

  • GB – Aaron Rodgers 6-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 6:11. Packers 21–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:49.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Robert Tonyan 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 12:01. Packers 28–14. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 7:49.
  • DET – Kerryon Johnson 2-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 6:30. Packers 28–21. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:31.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 57-yard field goal, 3:30. Packers 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:00.
  • DET – Matt Prater 32-yard field goal, 1:49. Packers 31–24. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 1:41.

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In week 14, the Lions hosted their divisional rivals, the Green Bay Packers, for a rematch of week 2. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to T. J. Hockenson. The Packers responded with a 56-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Davante Adams to tie the game. In the second quarter the Packers scored via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, to take their first lead of the game. The Lions responded with a three-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift, tying the score at 14–14 at half-time. The Packers scored the only points of the third quarter via a six-yard touchdown run from Rodgers. The Packers extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a four-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Robert Tonyan. The Lions responded with a two-yard touchdown run from Kerryon Johnson. The teams then exchanged field goals, first a 57-yard field goal by Mason Crosby for the Packers, then a 32-yard field goal by Matt Prater for the Lions, making the final score 31–24 in favor of Green Bay.

Week 15: at Tennessee Titans

Week 15: Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 7 8 3 7 25
Titans 14 10 0 22 46

at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • TEN – Ryan Tannehill 17-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 9:28. Titans 21–7. Drive: 8 plays, 93 yards, 3:14.
  • DET – Romeo Okwara safety, 3:35. Titans 21–9. Drive: 2 plays, -3 yards, 0:41.
  • DET – D'Andre Swift 2-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:02. Titans 21–15. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 2:29.
  • TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 38-yard field goal, 0:03. Titans 24–15. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 1:02.

Third quarter

  • DET – Matt Prater 53-yard field goal, 4:14. Titans 24–18. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:49.

Fourth quarter

  • TEN – Ryan Tannehill 3-yard run (Derrick Henry run), 14:30. Titans 32–18. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 4:39.
  • TEN – A. J. Brown 2-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 9:00. Titans 39–18. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 3:02.
  • DET – D'Andre Swift 6-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 6:23. Titans 39–25. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:37.
  • TEN – Darrynton Evans 3-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 2:07. Titans 46–25. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:16.

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In week 15, the Lions visited the Tennessee Titans, who they had not beaten since 1995 when the latter was known as the Houston Oilers. The Titans opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from Derrick Henry. The Lions responded with a two-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Jones to tie the game. The Titans regained the lead via a 75-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill to Corey Davis. The Titans extended their lead in the second quarter via a 17-yard touchdown run from Tannehill. The Lions responded with nine points via a Romeo Okwara safety and a two-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift. The Titans responded with a 38-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski, making the score 24–15 in favor of Tennessee at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a 53-yard field goal by Matt Prater. In the fourth quarter, the Titans extended their lead via a three-yard touchdown run from Tannehill and a two-point conversion run by Henry, and a two-yard touchdown pass from Tannehill to A. J. Brown. The Lions responded with a six-yard touchdown run from Swift. The Titans scored the final points of the game via a three-yard touchdown pass from Tannehill to Darrynton Evans, making the final score 46–25 in favor of Tennessee. With the loss, the Lions were eliminated from playoff contention.[1]

Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 13 21 13 0 47
Lions 0 0 7 0 7

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (NFLN): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Lindsay Czarniak
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Rob Gronkowski 33-yard pass from Tom Brady (kick failed), 11:43. Buccaneers 6–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:17.
  • TB – Mike Evans 27-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 7:39. Buccaneers 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:06.

Second quarter

  • TB – Leonard Fournette 4-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 11:51. Buccaneers 20–0. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:24.
  • TB – Chris Godwin 7-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 4:52. Buccaneers 27–0. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 4:10.
  • TB – Antonio Brown 12-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 1:14. Buccaneers 34–0. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 2:06.

Third quarter

  • TB – Rob Gronkowski 25-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert (kick failed), 14:50. Buccaneers 40–0. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:05.
  • DET – Jamal Agnew 74-yard punt return (Matt Prater kick), 9:20. Buccaneers 40–7. Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41.
  • TB – Mike Evans 22-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert (Ryan Succop kick), 7:07. Buccaneers 47–7. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:13.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

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Top receivers

In week 16, the Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Several members of the Lions coaching staff had to quarantine per NFL rules due to COVID-19 contact tracing. Wide receivers coach Robert Prince filled in for interim head coach Darrell Bevell.[92] The Buccaneers scored 34 unanswered points in the first half. They scored 13 points in the first quarter via a 33-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski and a 27-yard touchdown pass from Brady to Mike Evans. The Buccaneers added 21 points in the second quarter, first via a four-yard touchdown run from Leonard Fournette, then touchdown passes from Brady to Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown, from seven and 12-yards, respectively, making the score 34–0 in favor of Tampa Bay at half-time. In the third quarter, the Buccaneers extended their lead via a 25 yard-touchdown pass from Blaine Gabbert to Gronkowski. The Lions finally got on the board via a 74-yard punt return by Jamal Agnew. The Buccaneers scored the game's final points via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Gabbert to Evans, making the final score 47–7 in favor of Tampa Bay.

Week 17: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 7 14 10 6 37
Lions 6 10 13 6 35

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • DET – Quintez Cephus 20-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 13:21. Lions 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15.
  • MIN – Ameer Abdullah 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 8:51. Vikings 14–13. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:28.
  • DET – Matt Prater 54-yard field goal, 7:17. Lions 16–14. Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 1:38.
  • MIN – Chad Beebe 40-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:04. Vikings 21–16. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 0:51.

Third quarter

  • DET – Marvin Jones 26-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 14:09. Lions 23–21. Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:51.
  • MIN – Alexander Mattison 2-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:35. Vikings 28–23. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:34.
  • MIN – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, 7:59. Vikings 31–23. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 1:46.
  • DET – Adrian Peterson 2-yard run (pass failed), 3:02. Vikings 31–29. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Kirk Cousins 1-yard run (kick failed), 10:32. Vikings 37–29. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:30.
  • DET – D'Andre Swift 2-yard run (pass failed), 4:26. Vikings 37–35. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.

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To finish the season, the Lions hosted their divisional rivals the Minnesota Vikings for a rematch of week 9. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 43-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Marvin Jones. The Vikings responded with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Alexander Mattison. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the second quarter, via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Quintez Cephus for the Lions, and a four-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Ameer Abdullah for the Vikings. The Lions regained the lead via a 54-yard field goal by Matt Prater. The Vikings responded with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Chad Beebe, making the score 21–16 in favor of Minnesota at half-time. The Lions regained the lead in the third quarter via a 26-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Jones. The Vikings responded with 10 points via a two-yard touchdown run from Mattison and a 23-yard field goal by Dan Bailey. The Lions responded with a two-yard touchdown run from Adrian Peterson. The Vikings extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Cousins. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a two-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift, making the final score 37–35 in favor of Minnesota. The Lions finished 5–11, and last place in the NFC North for the third consecutive season.

Standings

Division

Template:2020 NFC North standings

Conference

Template:2020 NFC standings

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  80. ↑ Green Bay Packers prepare Lambeau Field for a home opener without fans in the seats Green Bay Press Gazette, September 16, 2020
  81. ↑ Arizona Cardinals able to have small group of family and friends in attendance Sunday Arizona Republic, September 22, 2020
  82. ↑ Detroit Lions to allow 500 family members, friends inside Ford Field for Sunday’s game vs. Colts WDIV, October 31, 2020
  83. ↑ Minnesota Vikings won't have fans at next home game Nov. 8 ESPN, October 29, 2020
  84. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 10 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, November 15, 2020
  85. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 11 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, November 22, 2020
  86. ↑ Lions won't allow fans for Thanksgiving game vs. Texans Yard Barker, November 16, 2020
  87. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 13 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, December 6, 2020
  88. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 14 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, December 13, 2020
  89. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 15 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, December 20, 2020
  90. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 16 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, December 23, 2020
  91. ↑ Which NFL stadiums, teams will allow fans at games in Week 17 of the 2020 season? NBC Sports, January 3, 2021
  92. ↑ 92.0 92.1 Lions could be without several coaches vs. Bucs as team determines high-risk COVID-19 close contacts NFL.com, December 23, 2020
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  97. ↑ Florida weather wreaks havoc on Detroit Lions as Matthew Stafford finally gets TD vs. Jaguars Detroit Free Press, OCtober 18, 2020
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