The Lions face a brutal schedule gauntlet with a Germany game followed by back-to-back divisional road games that could make or break their playoff hopes.

The Lions are betting underdogs in just three games this season with a realistic ceiling of 14 wins after proving they can dominate even when everything goes sideways.

The NFL's new rule eliminating home game protection means Lions fans could lose crucial divisional matchups at Ford Field to international scheduling as the league expands overseas games.

The Detroit Lions signed veteran receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., a journeyman who peaked with the Cowboys before struggling in Miami and New Orleans, as he fights for a roster spot in a crowded receiver room.

The Lions signed veteran receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. to create competition and push young receivers like Isaac TeSlaa and Jackson Meeks for roster spots.

DT Aidan Keanaaina leads nine Lions UDFAs with a 15.4% chance to make the roster as Detroit looks to end a two-year streak without an undrafted rookie.

Writers covering Lions opponents predict Detroit will go 11-6 to 12-5, with even division rivals showing grudging respect for the team's playoff potential.

The Lions could still add pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in free agency while Christian Mahogany leads the left guard competition and Isiah Pacheco projects for a David Montgomery-sized workload.

The Lions schedule reveals which single game will determine if this team can finally reach the next level, and our staff's consensus pick might surprise you.

The NFL's new international game rules could send the Lions to Germany every year, and with Amon-Ra St. Brown leading their German fanbase push, Detroit might just become Europe's favorite team.