Playing in the NFC North alone means a number of daunting contests, as the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers were also playoff teams last season. Even the Bears seem to be in a much better position with Johnson as head coach and a stronger roster around Caleb Williams for the quarterback's second season.

The Lions have five prime-time games, one less than the max allowed (leaving room in case Week 18 needs a primetime flex, a la in 2024). In total, 12 of their games are on national television, and that’s not including Week 18, which does not have a scheduled time or network yet.

Because it’s a year with a zero in it, the Dallas Cowboys are going to be all but inescapable during the 2025 NFL season. But while Jerry Jones’ team always manages to earn its keep in their multiple national TV windows,

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the two NFC North foes will square off on Thanksgiving at 1 p.m. at Ford Field, meaning the Lions will play a division rival for a third year in a row. The game will be televised on FOX.

Morton came back to the Lions as offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson left that position to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Detroit wide-receivers coach Antwaan Randle El left with him to become assistant head coach/wide-receivers coach in Chicago.

A Detroit Lions starter took to social media to share his opinion on the NFL's season-opening matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.