Playing in the NFC North alone means a number of daunting contests, as the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers were also playoff teams last season. Even the Bears seem to be in a much better position with Johnson as head coach and a stronger roster around Caleb Williams for the quarterback's second season.

The Detroit Lions had to replace some coaches this offseason. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left to coach the Chicago Bears, and Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left to coach the New York Jets.

Now that we know the order, dates and prime-time schedule, let’s dive into our way-too-early game-by-game predictions for the Detroit Lions.