| 1943 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Fred L. Mandel Jr. |
| General manager | Graham P. Smith |
| Head coach | Gus Dorais |
| Home field | Briggs Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–6–1 |
| Division place | 3rd NFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1943 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 14th season in the National Football League. The team finished at 3–6–1, an improvement on their previous season's output of 0–11.[1] They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. Their 0–0 tie with the New York Giants in week 8 was the last scoreless tie in the NFL as of the end of the 2022 NFL season.