The 1964 Detroit Lions season was the 31st in Detroit and the 35th in franchise history. They finished at 7–5–2, fourth in the Western conference.
Offseason
On January 21, William Clay Ford, Lions president since 1961, purchased the team. On March 16, Lions Defensive Tackle Alex Karras was reinstated by Pete Rozelle after being suspended for betting.
NFL Draft
Regular season
For the first time since 1950, the Green Bay Packers were not the guest on Thanksgiving Day; they visited Tiger Stadium in late September for a rare Monday night game.
Schedule
Saturday night (September 19), Monday night (September 28),Thursday (November 26: Thanksgiving)