| 1986 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| Head coach | Darryl Rogers |
| Home field | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
| AP All-Pros | None |
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.