The 2023 NFL season was a memorable one for the Detroit Lions, as they reached the NFC Championship Game and came close to defeating the San Francisco 49ers. Now, the Lions are aiming to win their first-ever Super Bowl.
Let’s delve into the Detroit Lions’ schedule for the upcoming 2024 NFL season, examining their strength of schedule, a record prediction, and highlighting some of the key matchups to watch.
Detroit Lions’ Schedule and Opponents
The complete 2024 NFL schedule will be officially announced on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
While the exact schedule is yet to be revealed, we do know the Lions’ opponents for the 2024 season. Here’s a breakdown of their home and away games:
Home: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans
Road: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals
Lions’ Strength of Schedule
Historically, the Lions have had an easier schedule due to facing lower-ranked teams. However, that changes this year, as the Lions will play their first-ever first-place schedule after clinching the NFC North title for the first time.
Based on PFN’s in-house metric, the Lions have the 19th-easiest schedule in the NFL, ranking as the 14th toughest. They will compete against their division rivals and several challenging first-place teams from other divisions.
Lions Record Prediction: 11-6
Following their successful 2023 season, DraftKings Sportsbook has set the Lions’ win total at 10.5, with favorable odds for the over. Despite facing tougher competition, the Lions retain offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and most starters from the previous season, along with new additions from free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft.
Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized that a return to the playoffs is not guaranteed but remains within reach for the team.
Prime-Time Games
After a remarkable 2023 season, Detroit is likely to feature in more prime-time games in 2024. Look out for matchups worthy of a national audience.
Biggest Matchups of the Year
The Lions face a challenging schedule in 2024, including games against seven 2023 postseason teams. A highly anticipated matchup is against the Los Angeles Rams, where Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit.
These are just a few of the intriguing storylines to follow as the Lions chase their Super Bowl dreams in the 2024 NFL season.
