1998 Detroit Lions season

The 1998 Detroit Lions season was their 69th in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 9–7 and did not make a repeat playoff appearance, instead posting their third 5–11 mark in seven seasons. This was the last season Barry Sanders would play in the NFL.

Awards and Records
Barry Sanders retired as the second leading rusher in NFL history.
 * 15,269 yards.
 * 109 touchdowns
 * 5.0 average per rush attempt