NFL schedule 2024: Here are all the Detroit Lions’ prime-time games

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions, last year’s prime-time darlings, will get another chance to defend that reputation with another five games under the lights in front of a national audience on their schedule for the 2024 campaign.

And just like last year, the Lions are starting the new season against a playoff team under the lights, this time, though, it’s at home and against an old friend. Detroit will also get another chance to host a Monday Night Football game, with the Seahawks coming to town in Week 4. The Lions haven’t beaten the Seahawks since 2012, losing six straight in the series, including all three matchups with Dan Campbell running the show.

That said, let’s dig into those five prime-time games with a closer look below:

Week 1 – vs. Los Angeles Rams 8:20 p.m. Sept. 8 on NBC

Last season’s record: 10-7

The most recent meeting between Lions and Rams: The Lions ended LA’s season in the wild-card round, beating the Rams and Matthew Stafford 24-23 from Ford Field.

Week 4 – vs. Seattle Seahawks 8:15 p.m. Sept. 30 (Monday) on ABC

Last season’s record: 9-8 (missed postseason)

The most recent meeting between Lions and Seahawks: The Seahawks beat the Lions 37-31 in Week 2 last season in an overtime thriller from Ford Field.

Week 10 – at Houston Texans 8:20 p.m. Nov. 10 on NBC

Last season’s record: 10-7 (lost in divisional round to the Baltimore Ravens)

The most recent meeting between Lions and Texans: Houston beat the Lions 41-25 on Thanksgiving in 2020, in what would be Matt Patricia’s final game as head coach.

Week 14 – vs. Green Bay Packers 8:15 p.m. Dec. 5 (Thursday) on Prime

Last season’s record: 9-8 (lost in divisional round to San Francisco 49ers)

The most recent meeting between Lions and Packers: The Packers beat the Lions 29-22 in Week 12, the second of their meetings last season, from Ford Field. These two NFC North rivals split the season series in 2023.

Week 17 – at San Francisco 49ers 8:15 p.m. Dec. 30 (Monday) on ESPN/ABC

Last season’s record: 12-5 (lost to Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl)

The most recent meeting between Lions and 49ers: (ducks) The Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead in the NFC championship game, losing 34-31 to the 49ers from Levi’s Stadium.