1990 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 1990 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 38-21 | 56692 |
| 2 | September 16, 1990 | Atlanta Falcons | W 21-14 | 48961 |
| 3 | September 23, 1990 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 23-20 | 55075 |
| 4 | September 30, 1990 | Green Bay Packers | L 24-21 | 64509 |
| 5 | October 7, 1990 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 34-27 | 57586 |
| 6 | October 14, 1990 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 43-24 | 74312 |
| 7 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 8 | October 28, 1990 | at New Orleans Saints | W 27-10 | 64368 |
| 9 | November 4, 1990 | Washington Redskins | L 41-38 OT | 69326 |
| 10 | November 11, 1990 | Minnesota Vikings | L 17-7 | 68264 |