1988 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 4, 1988 | Atlanta Falcons | W 31-17 | 31075 |
| 2 | September 11, 1988 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 17-10 | 46262 |
| 3 | September 18, 1988 | New Orleans Saints | L 22-14 | 32943 |
| 4 | September 25, 1988 | New York Jets | L 17-10 | 29250 |
| 5 | October 2, 1988 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 20-13 | 58285 |
| 6 | October 9, 1988 | Chicago Bears | L 24-7 | 64526 |
| 7 | October 16, 1988 | at New York Giants | L 30-10 | 74813 |
| 8 | October 23, 1988 | at Kansas City Chiefs | W 7-6 | 66926 |
| 9 | October 30, 1988 | New York Giants | L 13-10 OT | 38354 |