National Football League » Detroit Lions » Seasons Started 4-1
The last time the Detroit Lions started the season 4-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 42-24 win over the Panthers. The Lions finished the season 12-5 and eventually lost in the Conference Championship in the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have started the season 4-1 a total of 12 times, in the 1933, 1937, 1939, 1945, 1953-1954, 1962, 1970-1971, 1980, 1991 and 2023 seasons.
Out of the 12 times the Detroit Lions started the season 4-1, they went on to make the playoffs 5 times, or 41.7% of the time.
| Year | Started | Point Diff | Final Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4-1 | +41 | 12-5 | Lost CC |
| 1991 | 4-1 | +5 | 12-4 | Lost CC |
| 1980 | 4-1 | +61 | 9-7 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1971 | 4-1 | +54 | 7-6-1 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1970 | 4-1 | +85 | 10-4 | Lost Div |
| 1962 | 4-1 | +69 | 11-3 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1954 | 4-1 | +75 | 9-2-1 | Lost NFLC |
| 1953 | 4-1 | +22 | 10-2 | Won NFLC |
| 1945 | 4-1 | +10 | 7-3 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1939 | 4-1 | +31 | 6-5 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1937 | 4-1 | +51 | 7-4 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1933 | 4-1 | +28 | 6-5 | Missed Playoffs |
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