The Lions chose Germany over an easier international game despite brutal scheduling that puts them on a 12-day stretch with three games and intercontinental travel right before Thanksgiving.
The Lions' Week 6 bye isn't ideal for a Super Bowl run, but the Eagles proved early bye weeks aren't fatal and Detroit's 10-day Thanksgiving break could be the perfect remedy.
Ravens war room video reveals Baltimore actually wanted Missouri's Zion Young over Michigan's Derrick Moore when the Lions jumped them in the draft, showing Holmes may have overthought his trade up move.
Baltimore's draft room footage reveals how Brad Holmes outmaneuvered the Ravens by trading up to steal Derrick Moore while they panicked about losing their real target Zion Young.
Lions GM Brad Holmes had two trade deals ready to move up for Blake Miller but showed championship-level patience by staying put at pick 17 and getting his guy without overpaying.
ThatDetroitGrit.com breaks down the most anticipated Lions matchups including the revenge game at Buffalo, Thanksgiving against Chicago, and the Green Bay redemption opportunity that could define this season.
Detroit Lions fans are most hyped for the Week 2 Thursday Night Football showdown at Buffalo Bills as the team looks to finally solve the Josh Allen riddle and get revenge on primetime.
Brad Holmes had a trade offer ready to move up from pick 17 to 14 but backed out when he realized Blake Miller would fall to Detroit anyway.
Vegas has the Lions favored in 14 of 17 games with spreads that suggest this roster is built for a breakout season, but can they actually deliver when it counts?
Four undrafted rookies including Cincinnati DT Dontay Corleone could help fill the Lions' open roster spots and provide depth at key positions.
