Detroit Lions face predictions for 2026 NFL season including trade talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, various predictions for the Detroit Lions have emerged. SB Nation includes four specific forecasts: the Lions could score 40 points in consecutive games, lose to the Buffalo Bills during their stadium opening, acquire safety Budda Baker from the Cardinals, and potentially clinch the NFC North title under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. These predictions highlight both optimism about the team's offense and concerns over their defensive setup. The Lions' performance in the upcoming season will be closely monitored as they prepare for their early matchups.
- •Lions anticipated to score 40 points in two games.
- •Prediction for Lions to lose 38-24 against the Bills.
- •Potential trade of safety Budda Baker to the Lions discussed.
- •Lions expected to contend for NFC North title under Drew Petzing.
- •Performance against the Bills marks early competition.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lions News: 4 big predictions for Detroit’s 2026 season—including a trade
"SB Nation made 61 predictions for the 2026 NFL season, and four were directly about the Detroit Lions.
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