The Lions finished the season in 5th place in the West Division with a 7 -- 11 record .
The Lions missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996 , ending their playoff streak at 20 seasons , the second longest in CFL history .
The Lions finished the season in 5th place in the West Division with a 7 -- 11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996 , ending their playoff streak at 20 seasons , the second longest in CFL history .