| 1946 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Gus Dorais |
| Results | |
| Record | 1–10 |
| Division place | 5th NFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1946 Detroit Lions season was their 17th in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 7–3, winning only one game.[1] They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season. The Lions lost their first 6 games before beating the Steelers at 17–7 at home. The Lions then lost their final 4 games of the season.