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. The Lions played their home games at Pontiac Silverdome. He was fired from the Lions on Friday, December 27, 1996. 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 |
1996 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff
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 General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert College Scout: Thomas Dimitroff, Rick Spielman Pro Scout: Rick Spielman