National Football League » Detroit Lions » Seasons Started 5-1
The last time the Detroit Lions started the season 5-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 20-6 win over the Buccaneers. The Lions finished the season 12-5 and eventually lost in the Conference Championship in the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have started the season 5-1 a total of 9 times, in the 1933, 1939, 1945, 1954, 1970, 1980, 1991, 2011 and 2023 seasons.
Out of the 9 times the Detroit Lions started the season 5-1, they went on to make the playoffs 5 times, or 55.6% of the time.
| Year | Started | Point Diff | Final Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5-1 | +55 | 12-5 | Lost CC |
| 2011 | 5-1 | +64 | 10-6 | Lost WC |
| 1991 | 5-1 | +9 | 12-4 | Lost CC |
| 1980 | 5-1 | +72 | 9-7 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1970 | 5-1 | +91 | 10-4 | Lost Div |
| 1954 | 5-1 | +99 | 9-2-1 | Lost NFLC |
| 1945 | 5-1 | +11 | 7-3 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1939 | 5-1 | +41 | 6-5 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1933 | 5-1 | +53 | 6-5 | Missed Playoffs |
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