| 1938 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dutch Clark |
| Home field | Titans Stadium and Briggs Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–4 |
| Division place | 2nd NFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1938 Detroit Lions season was their ninth in the league. The team matched their previous season's output of 7–4.[1] They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.