1953 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 27, 1953 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 38-21 | 44587 |
| 2 | October 3, 1953 | at Baltimore Colts | W 27-17 | 25159 |
| 3 | October 11, 1953 | San Francisco 49ers | W 24-21 | 58079 |
| 4 | October 18, 1953 | Los Angeles Rams | L 31-19 | 55772 |
| 5 | October 25, 1953 | at San Francisco 49ers | W 14-10 | 54662 |
| 6 | November 1, 1953 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 37-24 | 93751 |
| 7 | November 7, 1953 | Baltimore Colts | W 17-7 | 46208 |
| 8 | November 15, 1953 | at Green Bay Packers | W 14-7 | 20834 |
| 9 | November 22, 1953 | at Chicago Bears | W 20-16 | 36165 |