Thankfully, the 2021 preseason is in the books and it is time to shift our gears to looking forward to what will be the first 17-game schedule in NFL History!
Of course, this also means it is time to look at each game and predict a winner.
Here is a look at the Detroit Lions’ full schedule along with who I think will win each game.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time |
| 1 – LOSS | 9/12 | 49ers | 1 p.m. |
| 2 – LOSS | 9/20 (Monday) | @Packers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 3 – LOSS | 9/26 | Ravens | 1 p.m. |
| 4 – LOSS | 10/3 | @Bears | 1 p.m. |
| 5 – LOSS | 10/10 | @Vikings | 1 p.m. |
| 6 – WIN | 10/17 | Bengals | 1 p.m. |
| 7 – LOSS | 10/24 | @Rams | 4:05 p.m. |
| 8 – WIN | 10/31 | Eagles | 1 p.m. |
| 9 | BYE | ||
| 10 – LOSS | 11/14 | @Steelers | 1 p.m. |
| 11 – LOSS | 11/21 | @Browns | 1 p.m. |
| 12 – WIN | 11/25 (Thursday) | Bears | 12:30 p.m. |
| 13 – WIN | 12/5 | Vikings | 1 p.m. |
| 14 – WIN | 12/12 | @Broncos | 4:05 p.m. |
| 15 – WIN | 12/19 | Cardinals | 1 p.m. |
| 16 – LOSS | 12/26 | @Falcons | 1 p.m. |
| 17 – LOSS | 1/2/22 | @Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. |
| 18 – LOSS | 1/9/22 | Packers | TBD |
As you can see, I believe it will be a rough season for the Lions in 2021 as I have them going 6-11. That being said, I do think that they will improve as the year goes on and with a few more additions, they could be .500 or better in 2022.
What do you think?
I think Dan Campbell is a good coach and I think he is on the right track. I think we are looking at a 8/9 season or maybe 9/8 season. Lets give this guy a chance. I think we all will be happily surprised.