1955 Detroit Lions season

The 1955 Detroit Lions season was their 26th in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 9–2–1, winning only three games. They missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.

Schedule
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.
 * Saturday night (October 1, November 5), Thursday (November 24: Thanksgiving)