1996 Detroit Lions schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 5-11-0 | 0-0 | 5013 | 3203 | 1810 | 26 | 317 | 5351 | 3344 | 2007 | 19 | 324 |
The Detroit Lions' sixty-seventh season was in 1996, and it was the eighth season Wayne Fontes served as the head coach of the team. They finished the season 5-11-0, 4-4-0 at home and 1-7-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | Minnesota Vikings | 13-17 | |
| Week 2 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 21-6 | ||
| Week 3 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 17-24 | |
| Week 4 | Chicago Bears | 35-16 | ||
| Week 5 | @ | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 27-0 | |
| Week 6 | Atlanta Falcons | 28-24 | ||
| Week 7 | @ | Oakland Raiders | 21-37 | |
| Week 9 | New York Giants | 7-35 | ||
| Week 10 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 18-28 | |
| Week 11 | @ | San Diego Chargers | 21-27 | |
| Week 12 | Seattle Seahawks | 17-16 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | Chicago Bears | 14-31 | |
| Week 14 | Kansas City Chiefs | 24-28 | ||
| Week 15 | Minnesota Vikings | 22-24 | ||
| Week 16 | Green Bay Packers | 3-31 | ||
| Week 17 | @ | San Francisco 49ers | 14-24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Assistant Head Coach: Dave Levy Assistant Head Coach-Defense: John Teerlinck Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator: Jim Eddy Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Sanders Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Maurice "Mo" Forte Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett, Don Clemons Cornerbacks Coach: Don Clemons Defensive Backs Coach: John Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Bert Hill, Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert College Scout: Thomas Dimitroff