Key Games
Monday Night Football – October 5th at Seattle
This is Detroit’s first chance of the season to show up on the big stage. Too bad they have to travel out to Seattle, host of the 12th man and likely get their butt’s kicked. If the Lions can shut down Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, then they have a shot at containing Russell Wilson.
Sunday Across the Pond – November 1st vs. Kansas City
The Detroit Lions won their debut in England last season with a come from behind win over the Atlanta Falcons. They will get a more quality opponent this season in Kansas City. The Chiefs can flat-out get to the quarterback and that worries me. Matthew Stafford hasn’t gotten injured for the last several seasons and I don’t want that streak to end in London.
Thanksgiving Tradition – November 26th vs. Philadelphia
The Lions have always hosted a Thanksgiving day game and have often laid an absolute stinker. The Lions need to keep the high-flying Eagles offense contained. The will have a short week to prep for this complex offense, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles won’t have the same short week of prep to overcome.
Thursday Night Football – December 3rd vs. Green Bay
Back-to-back Thursday night games and they are very important. This is the Lions one opportunity to get a win over the Packers at home so Detroit will have to take advantage of it. Both teams will have a full week of prep after playing on Thanksgiving day.
Monday Night Football Round 2 – December 21st at New Orleans
This is the Lions last chance to ball out on the national stage as the travel to a very mediocre New Orleans team. The Saints still have Drew Brees, but he doesn’t have nearly the weapons to throw to as he’s had in years past.
