The 1998 Detroit Lions season was their 69th in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 9–7 and did not make a repeat playoff appearance, instead posting their third 5–11 mark in seven seasons. This was the last season Barry Sanders would play in the NFL.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Undrafted Free Agents

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Season summary

Week 1

Week 13 (Thanksgiving)

Awards and Records

Barry Sanders retired as the second leading rusher in NFL history.