The ** Detroit Lions season** was their eighth in the National Football League (NFL) and fourth in Detroit. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 8–4, winning only seven games, and did not qualify for the playoffs (league championship game) for a second consecutive season. Through, the most recent field goal by drop kick in the NFL was made this season by Lions' player-coach Dutch Clark. Made from nine yards out, it was the first score in a 16–7 home win over the Chicago Cardinals on September 19.

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings