Biggest comeback wins in Detroit Lions history

Comeback wins are among the most thrilling moments in sports — the lead slowly shrinks, momentum swings, and a game that once seemed lost turns into an unforgettable victory. Over the years, the Detroit Lions have delivered dramatic turnaround victories, reminding fans that no game is truly over until the final whistle.

Using data from Pro-Football-Reference.com, Stacker compiled a list of the biggest comeback wins in Detroit Lions history. Games were ranked according to the largest point deficit by the winning team. Ties were broken using the most recent game date.

Keep reading to see the 10 biggest comeback wins in Detroit Lions history.

#10. Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Nov 15, 1981
- Final score: 27-24
- Largest deficit: 17

#9. Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
- Date: Nov 20, 1983
- Final score: 23-20
- Largest deficit: 17

#8. Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Oct 6, 1991
- Final score: 24-20
- Largest deficit: 17

#7. Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Nov 20, 2011
- Final score: 49-35
- Largest deficit: 17

#6. Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers
- Date: Dec 22, 1957
- Final score: 31-27
- Largest deficit: 20

#5. Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sep 25, 2011
- Final score: 26-23
- Largest deficit: 20

#4. Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns
- Date: Nov 22, 2009
- Final score: 38-37
- Largest deficit: 21

#3. Detroit Lions @ Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Oct 26, 2014
- Final score: 22-21
- Largest deficit: 21

#2. Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Colts
- Date: Oct 20, 1957
- Final score: 31-27
- Largest deficit: 24

#1. Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Oct 2, 2011
- Final score: 34-30
- Largest deficit: 24