Detroit Lions Game-By-Game Predictions: Week 13 Edition
The Detroit Lions‘ journey through the 2023 NFL season hit a slight bump in Week 12, as their Thanksgiving Day loss has affected their standing in the NFC. Despite this setback, they still hold a commendable 8-3 record, leading the NFC North and securing the third seed in the conference, just a step behind the San Francisco 49ers for the second seed. The Lions’ recent 29-22 defeat to the Green Bay Packers was a hard pill to swallow, leaving them looking for redemption. Now, as they prepare for their Week 13 clash with the New Orleans Saints, it’s an opportune moment to reassess and update predictions for the Lions’ games ahead.
Updated Predictions
Here is how I believe the Detroit Lions will fare in their final 6 games of the season:
As you can see below, I now have the Lions finishing with a 12-5 record in 2023.
| Thursday Sep. 7 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:20 pm ETNBC | W 21-20 | |
| Sunday Sep. 17 | Seattle Seahawks | 1:00 pm ETFOX | L 37-31(OT) | |
| Sunday Sep. 24 | Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 pm ETFOX | W 20-6 | |
| Thursday Sep. 28 | at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 pm ETPrime Video | W 34-20 | |
| Sunday Oct. 8 | Carolina Panthers | 1:00 pm ETFOX | W 42-24 | |
| Sunday Oct. 15 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4:25 pm ETFOX | W 20-6 | |
| Sunday Oct. 22 | at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 pm ETFOX | L 38-6 | |
| Monday Oct. 30 | Las Vegas Raiders | 8:15 pm ETESPN/ABC | W 26-14 | |
| Sunday Nov. 5 | BYE | |||
| Sunday Nov. 12 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 pm ETCBS | W 41-38 | |
| Sunday Nov. 19 | Chicago Bears | 1:00 pm ETFOX | W 31-26 | |
| Thursday Nov. 23 | Green Bay Packers | 12:30 pm ETFOX | L 29-22 | |
| Sunday Dec. 3 | at New Orleans Saints | 1:00 pm ETFOX | W 27-20 | |
| Sunday Dec. 10 | at Chicago Bears | 1:00 pm ETFOX | W 30-23 | |
| Saturday Dec. 16 | Denver Broncos | Time TBA ETor Sun., Dec. 17 | W 31-20 | |
| Sunday Dec. 24 | at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 pm ETFOX | L 27-23 | |
| Saturday Dec. 30 | at Dallas Cowboys | 8:15 pm ETESPN/ABC | L 31-20 | |
| Sunday Jan. 7 | Minnesota Vikings | Time TBA ETor Sat., Jan. 6 | W 27-24 |
NFC North Champions
Should the Detroit Lions achieve the remarkable feat of notching 12 wins in 2023, they would not only clinch the NFC North title but also earn one of the coveted top seeds in the NFC. This accomplishment would hold exceptional significance, as it would mark the first time since 1993 that the Lions have secured this division, thus representing a historic moment in the franchise’s legacy.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- Detroit Lions’ Current Standings: Despite a setback in Week 12 with a loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions hold a strong 8-3 record, leading the NFC North and securing the third seed in the NFC, just behind the San Francisco 49ers.
- Updated Season Predictions: Revised predictions for the Lions’ remaining six games of the 2023 season indicate a potential finish with a 12-5 record, including key victories against division rivals and tough competitors.
- Historic Title Within Reach: Achieving 12 wins in 2023 could lead the Lions to not only clinch the NFC North title for the first time since 1993 but also secure a top seed in the NFC, marking a historic achievement for the franchise.
Bottom Line: Finish Strong
If the Detroit Lions can capitalize on their current momentum and secure 12 victories as predicted, they stand to not only rewrite their recent history but also re-establish themselves as a formidable force in the NFC. Such an accomplishment, clinching the NFC North and potentially earning a top seed in the conference, would be a monumental feat for the franchise, breaking a decades-long title drought and ushering in a new era of success for the team.
