1988 Detroit Lions Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 4-12
Finishing 4th in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Darryl Rogers (2-9)
Coach: Wayne Fontes (2-3)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1988 Detroit Lions Roster
The Detroit Lions of the National Football League ended the 1988 season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference.
Detroit managed just 220 points, worst in the league, while the defense surrendered 313. Rusty Hilger threw for 1,558 yards. Pete Mandley topped pass catchers, hauling in 44 balls for 617 yards. Garry James was targeted regularly, too.
Garry James rushed for a team-leading 552 yards for the Lions.
George Jamison and Devon Mitchell each intercepted 3 opponent throws. Mike Cofer led pass rushers with 12 quarterback sacks, topping a defense credited with 47 sacks.
Darryl Rogers and Wayne Fontes coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 220
Regular Season Points Against: 313
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1988 | Atlanta Falcons 17 at Detroit Lions 31 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 11, 1988 | Detroit Lions 10 at Los Angeles Rams 17 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 18, 1988 | New Orleans Saints 22 at Detroit Lions 14 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1988 | New York Jets 17 at Detroit Lions 10 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 2, 1988 | Detroit Lions 13 at San Francisco 49ers 20 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 9, 1988 | Chicago Bears 24 at Detroit Lions 7 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-5-0 | ||
| October 16, 1988 | Detroit Lions 10 at New York Giants 30 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-6-0 | ||
| October 23, 1988 | Detroit Lions 7 at Kansas City Chiefs 6 | W | 1-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-6-0 | ||
| October 30, 1988 | New York Giants 13 at Detroit Lions 10 | L | 1-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-7-0 | OT | |
| November 6, 1988 | Detroit Lions 17 at Minnesota Vikings 44 | L | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 | 2-8-0 | ||
| November 13, 1988 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 at Detroit Lions 20 | L | 1-5-0 | 1-4-0 | 2-9-0 | ||
| November 20, 1988 | Detroit Lions 19 at Green Bay Packers 9 | W | 1-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-9-0 | Milwaukee | |
| November 24, 1988 | Minnesota Vikings 23 at Detroit Lions 0 | L | 1-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-10-0 | ||
| December 4, 1988 | Green Bay Packers 14 at Detroit Lions 30 | W | 2-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-10-0 | ||
| December 11, 1988 | Detroit Lions 12 at Chicago Bears 13 | L | 2-6-0 | 2-5-0 | 4-11-0 | ||
| December 18, 1988 | Detroit Lions 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 | L | 2-6-0 | 2-6-0 | 4-12-0 |
