1986 Detroit Lions season

1986 Detroit Lions season
OwnerWilliam Clay Ford Sr.
Head coachDarryl Rogers
Home fieldPontiac Silverdome
Results
Record5–11
Division place3rd NFC Central
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersNone
AP All-ProsNone

The 1986 Detroit Lions season was their 57th in the league. The team failed to improve[1] 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.