Commanders vs Lions

Historical record, recent meetings, scoring profile and performance versus model expectation.

Record since the 1970 season
23-9
Commanders lead the series by 14 wins.
@ Commanders
16-2
@ Lions
7-7
Playoffs
4-0
VS EXPECTED
Commanders +4.2
Avg Points
26.4-18.5
Most Recent Winner
Lions 22-44

Head-To-Head Margin (Max Last 150 Matches)

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions Results

All completed meetings between these teams.
Date Matchup Result Winner Model Projection Stage
Nov 9, 2025 44–22 Detroit Lions +22 Detroit Lions +4.3 Regular
Jan 18, 2025 45–31 Washington Commanders +14 Detroit Lions +10.3 Playoffs
Sep 18, 2022 27–36 Detroit Lions +9 Washington Commanders +0.3 Regular
Nov 15, 2020 27–30 Detroit Lions +3 Detroit Lions +4.2 Regular
Nov 24, 2019 16–19 Washington Commanders +3 Detroit Lions +2.3 Regular
Oct 23, 2016 17–20 Detroit Lions +3 Detroit Lions +2.7 Regular
Sep 22, 2013 27–20 Detroit Lions +7 Washington Commanders +3.6 Regular
Oct 31, 2010 25–37 Detroit Lions +12 Washington Commanders +4.4 Regular
Sep 27, 2009 14–19 Detroit Lions +5 Washington Commanders +4.8 Regular
Oct 26, 2008 25–17 Washington Commanders +8 Washington Commanders +6.4 Regular
Oct 7, 2007 3–34 Washington Commanders +31 Washington Commanders +5.7 Regular
Nov 7, 2004 17–10 Washington Commanders +7 Detroit Lions +4.4 Regular
Sep 10, 2000 10–15 Detroit Lions +5 Washington Commanders +0.2 Regular
Jan 8, 2000 13–27 Washington Commanders +14 Washington Commanders +5.0 Playoffs
Dec 5, 1999 17–33 Detroit Lions +16 Detroit Lions +2.8 Regular
Nov 9, 1997 7–30 Washington Commanders +23 Washington Commanders +5.2 Regular
Oct 22, 1995 30–36 Washington Commanders +6 Detroit Lions +2.2 Regular
Sep 20, 1992 10–13 Washington Commanders +3 Washington Commanders +7.5 Regular
Jan 12, 1992 10–41 Washington Commanders +31 Washington Commanders +8.0 Playoffs
Sep 1, 1991 0–45 Washington Commanders +45 Washington Commanders +8.0 Regular
Nov 4, 1990 41–38 Washington Commanders +3 Washington Commanders +2.4 Regular
Nov 15, 1987 13–20 Washington Commanders +7 Washington Commanders +15.6 Regular
Oct 13, 1985 3–24 Washington Commanders +21 Washington Commanders +8.1 Regular
Nov 11, 1984 14–28 Washington Commanders +14 Washington Commanders +10.9 Regular
Oct 23, 1983 17–38 Washington Commanders +21 Washington Commanders +10.4 Regular
Jan 8, 1983 7–31 Washington Commanders +24 Washington Commanders +7.2 Playoffs
Nov 8, 1981 31–33 Washington Commanders +2 Washington Commanders +2.4 Regular
Sep 9, 1979 27–24 Washington Commanders +3 Detroit Lions +2.2 Regular
Oct 8, 1978 21–19 Washington Commanders +2 Washington Commanders +6.6 Regular
Oct 17, 1976 7–20 Washington Commanders +13 Washington Commanders +3.5 Regular
Nov 22, 1973 20–0 Washington Commanders +20 Washington Commanders +0.3 Regular
Oct 11, 1970 10–31 Washington Commanders +21 Detroit Lions +0.3 Regular