The Detroit Lions have unveiled their journey through the 2025 NFL season, revealing a schedule that stacks the deck against them with heavy hitters and frequent flier miles. The Lions' lineup, announced yesterday, will pit them against the top dogs of the NFL, including the defending conference champions. According to the Detroit Free Press, betting expert Warren Sharp rated the Lions' schedule the third-toughest in the league for the coming season.
After closing out an impressive 15-2 regular season last year and nabbing the No. 1 seed, the Lions aim to redeem themselves following a disappointing blunder in the Divisional Round against the Washington Commanders. As mentioned in an ABC12 report, the Lions will tackle a bevy of prime-time games, seven in total, including their traditional Thanksgiving Day battle, which will see them clash with the Green Bay Packers in a highly anticipated showdown.
The most head-turning details of their schedule include key matchups with Monday Night Football appearances against the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per CBS News. On Sunday Night Football, they're lined up to contend with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, their seasonal feasts will be seasoned with Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, as they will host the Packers on Turkey Day and travel to meet the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas.
Despite this rugged schedule, the Lions are somewhat relieved about travel. They are set to embark on a total journey of 11,411 miles, the fourth-shortest among NFL teams. This includes 14 time zones, but the mileage is less daunting than expected compared to the Los Angeles Chargers, who top the charts with a staggering 37,086 miles for the season, as the Detroit Free Press reported.
As the season draws closer, fans are particularly keyed up over the Lions' road game against the Packers, slated for September 7, hoping for a scintillating kickoff.
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