The Lions are getting the NFL's easiest projected schedule with primetime games, a Germany matchup, and Thanksgiving at Ford Field as early leaks show promise for a deep playoff run.
Lions fans brace for schedule release night hoping for strategic bye weeks and decent primetime slots while dreading the brutal Week 10 Munich trip followed by Thanksgiving chaos.
The Detroit Lions have the NFL's easiest projected schedule, featuring soft opponents like the Patriots in Germany and Bears on Thanksgiving, but Lions fans know easy on paper doesn't always mean easy on the field.
The Lions will close their regular season against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18, setting up another high-stakes divisional finale between longtime rivals.
Lions rumored to host Bears again on Thanksgiving as Ben Johnson returns to Ford Field as Chicago's head coach in what would be the 20th meeting between these teams on Turkey Day.
The NFL is forcing Lions fans to watch the same boring Thanksgiving matchup against the Bears for the third time in four years instead of giving us something exciting to watch.
NFL schedule leaks reveal the Lions could have the easiest schedule in the league with favorable matchups that have Detroit projected as NFC North favorites and legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
The Lions get an easy schedule with a Germany trip against the Patriots and early Thursday night test in Buffalo as they look to bounce back with a manageable path to the playoffs.
Lions fans need to set realistic expectations for Isaac TeSlaa while Dan Campbell proves he's more than just vibes as Detroit builds a sustainable Super Bowl contender.
The Lions' home schedule could deliver their first undefeated season at Ford Field since 1991, with only Green Bay posing a real threat among eight opponents.
