Division: NFC North
City: Detroit, Michigan
Stadium: Ford Field
First Season: 1930
Head Coach: Matt Patricia
The Detroit Lions had a bumpy first year under new coach Matt Patricia in 2018, and are hoping all the issues have been ironed out. The oddsmakers aren’t particularly optimistic about a big surge this season as Detroit is projected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is back to lead the way once again but there are questions about his supporting cast on offense and the level of talent on defense. In a division that also features the Bears, Packers and Vikings, the Lions will be hard-pressed to finish anywhere but last in the NFC North this season.
Super Bowl Odds: +10000
Odds To WIn The NFC North: +1064
Regular Season Win Total: 6.5
Detroit went 6-10 a season ago, as the hire of Patricia from New England didn’t result in an immediate resurgence. The team started 3-3 but had some serious issues down the stretch. Stafford is in his prime and has a rocket arm, but he has yet to become the superstar that many envisioned. His main targets on the outside will be Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones, but the Lions dealt Golden Tate in the middle of last season and will need to figure out a way to replace his production. Kerryon Johnson showed some nice things in 2018 and the young running back could have a big role this season. C.J. Anderson is a veteran backup who could also see some touches.
The Lions defense made some strides down the stretch last season as it seemed to take some time to adjust to Patricia’s philosophy. The former New England defensive coordinator is hoping to push his defense to the next level, and if that happens, the Lions could surpass expectations. The Lions are led by by star cornerback Darius Slay in the secondary. The linebacker group boasts Jarrad Davis and Devon Kennard, while the defensive line should be strong behind the trio of Damon Harrison, A’Shawn Robinson and Da’Shawn Hand.
The Lions have a talented quarterback and a defense that should be able to keep the team in the games. Detroit should be able to win a handful of contests based on that formula, but the ceiling for this group does not seem super high unless some unexpected people step up.
The Packers, Bears and Vikings all have more talent than Detroit, so the Lions could have a tough time of it competing for the NFC North title and the playoffs. Patricia is only in his second season with the Lions, but if the team struggles there is already talk that he could be on the hot seat. It seems like an important season in Detroit, and it will be intriguing to see if this team can make some strides and push for a .500 campaign or better in 2019.
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Detroit Lions - 2019 Betting Schedule
| Regular Season |
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Time |
TV |
| 1 |
Sun, Sep 8 |
@ Arizona Cardinals |
4:25 PM |
FOX |
| 2 |
Sun, Sep 15 |
vs Los Angeles Chargers |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 3 |
Sun, Sep 22 |
@ Philadelphia Eagles |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 4 |
Sun, Sep 29 |
vs Kansas City Chiefs |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 5 |
BYE WEEK |
| 6 |
Mon, Oct 14 |
@ Green Bay Packers |
8:15 PM |
|
| 7 |
Sun, Oct 20 |
vs Minnesota Vikings |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 8 |
Sun, Oct 27 |
vs New York Giants |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 9 |
Sun, Nov 3 |
@ Oakland Raiders |
4:05 PM |
FOX |
| 10 |
Sun, Nov 10 |
@ Chicago Bears |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 11 |
Sun, Nov 17 |
vs Dallas Cowboys |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 12 |
Sun, Nov 24 |
@ Washington Redskins |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 13 |
Thu, Nov 28 |
vs Chicago Bears |
12:30 PM |
FOX |
| 14 |
Sun, Dec 8 |
@ Minnesota Vikings |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 15 |
Sun, Dec 15 |
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 16 |
Sun, Dec 22 |
@ Denver Broncos |
TBD |
|
| 17 |
Sun, Dec 29 |
vs Green Bay Packers |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| Preseason |
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Time |
TV |
| 1 |
Thu, Aug 8 |
vs New England Patriots |
7:30 PM |
|
| 2 |
Sat, Aug 17 |
@ Houston Texans |
8:00 PM |
|
| 3 |
Fri, Aug 23 |
vs Buffalo Bills |
8:00 PM |
CBS |
| 4 |
Thu, Aug 29 |
@ Cleveland Browns |
7:30 PM |
|
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