1997 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | Atlanta Falcons | W 28-17 | 61244 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 24-17 | 58234 |
| 3 | September 14, 1997 | at Chicago Bears | W 32-7 | 59147 |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | at New Orleans Saints | L 35-17 | 50116 |
| 5 | September 28, 1997 | Green Bay Packers | W 26-15 | 78110 |
| 6 | October 5, 1997 | at Buffalo Bills | L 22-13 | 78025 |
| 7 | October 12, 1997 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 27-9 | 72095 |
| 8 | October 19, 1997 | New York Giants | L 26-20 OT | 70069 |
| 9 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 10 | November 2, 1997 | at Green Bay Packers | L 20-10 | 60126 |