| 1990 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Wayne Fontes |
| General manager | Chuck Schmidt |
| Owner | William Clay Ford, Sr. |
| Home field | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1990 Detroit Lions season was the 61st season in franchise history. Despite a stellar season from Barry Sanders who scored sixteen touchdowns and led the league in rushing, the Lions took a step backward and finished in third place with a disappointing, seventh-consecutive losing record of 6–10, as they struggled to find a consistent quarterback.