Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders
All-time regular-season series · through 2025
Competitive rivalry · 62 intensity62% competitive
13 games played
Detroit Lions leads by 5
Win %
69%
31%
Home / Away Split
Detroit Lions
Home 7-2Away 2-7
Wins at home: 78%
Washington Commanders
Home 2-2Away 2-2
Wins at home: 50%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wk 10 | @ WAS | DET 44–22 WAS |
| 2022 Wk 2 | DET host | DET 36–27 WAS |
| 2020 Wk 10 | DET host | DET 30–27 WAS |
| 2019 Wk 12 | @ WAS | DET 16–19 WAS |
| 2016 Wk 7 | DET host | DET 20–17 WAS |
Dynasty Context
Detroit Lions
- 1952–1954 · 3 seasons · 2🏆 · 78% win
- 1936–1938 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 65% win
Washington Commanders
- 1982–1987 · 6 seasons · 2🏆 · 76% win
- 1942–1945 · 4 seasons · 1🏆 · 73% win
- 1989–1991 · 3 seasons · 1🏆 · 71% win
- 1971–1974 · 4 seasons · 0🏆 · 71% win
No simultaneous dynasty overlap — these franchises peaked in different eras.
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Detroit Lions | vs | Washington Commanders | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47% | — | 64% | WAS +16pp |
| 1980s | 41% | — | 64% | WAS +23pp |
| 1990s | 49% | — | 50% | Even |
| 2000s | 26% | — | 44% | WAS +18pp |
| 2010s | 46% | — | 39% | DET +6pp |
| 2020s | 53% | — | 43% | DET +10pp |