Detroit Lions 1996 Season Schedule & Scores

Detroit Lions 1996 Season Schedule & Scores
Overall record:5-11
Home record:4-4
Away record:1-7

In 1996, the Detroit Lions grappled with inconsistency, concluding the season with a disheartening 5-11 record. Despite glimpses of excellence from running back Barry Sanders and a strong defense anchored by linebacker Chris Spielman, the team was hampered by injuries and an anemic offense. Quarterback Scott Mitchell fell short of expectations, resulting in an ineffective offensive unit. Consequently, the Lions endured a lackluster season, adding to the frustration of their long-suffering fans.

AwayHomeDateResult
Detroit LionsDET@Minnesota VikingsMINSun, Sep 1st, 1996L13-17
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB@Detroit LionsDETSun, Sep 8th, 1996L6-21
Detroit LionsDET@Philadelphia EaglesPHISun, Sep 15th, 1996L17-24
Chicago BearsCHI@Detroit LionsDETSun, Sep 22nd, 1996L16-35
Detroit LionsDET@Tampa Bay BuccaneersTBSun, Sep 29th, 1996W27-0
Atlanta FalconsATL@Detroit LionsDETSun, Oct 6th, 1996L24-28
Detroit LionsDET@Oakland RaidersOAKSun, Oct 13th, 1996L21-37
New York GiantsNYG@Detroit LionsDETSun, Oct 27th, 1996W35-7
Detroit LionsDET@Green Bay PackersGBSun, Nov 3rd, 1996L18-28
Detroit LionsDET@San Diego ChargersSDMon, Nov 11th, 1996L21-27
Seattle SeahawksSEA@Detroit LionsDETSun, Nov 17th, 1996L16-17
Detroit LionsDET@Chicago BearsCHISun, Nov 24th, 1996L14-31
Kansas City ChiefsKC@Detroit LionsDETThu, Nov 28th, 1996W28-24
Minnesota VikingsMIN@Detroit LionsDETSun, Dec 8th, 1996W24-22
Green Bay PackersGB@Detroit LionsDETSun, Dec 15th, 1996W31-3
Detroit LionsDET@San Francisco 49ersSFMon, Dec 23rd, 1996L14-24

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