1986 Detroit Lions season
| 1986 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| Head coach | Darryl Rogers |
| Home stadium | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| All-Pros | None |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
The 1986 Detroit Lions season was their 57th in the league. The team failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 7–9 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season with a 5–11 record. The highlight of the season was first round draft choice Chuck Long’s first pass for a TD against Tampa Bay. Long would start in a Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears.