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Josh Allen turns 30 and has achieved significant milestones in his eight NFL seasons, ranking highly in wins and touchdown passes before the age of 30. Despite his individual success and being considered one of the league's best players, the Bills have yet to surround him with enough talent to win a Super Bowl, putting increasing pressure on the organization
Last week, we provided our own game-by-game predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule . But let’s turn that idea on its head. Instead, let’s see how the Lions’ 2026 opponents see how Detroit’s season will play out. For this exercise, I tallied the game-by-game prediction from SB Nation sites of Detroit’s 2026 opponents*. In those articles, I pulled the prediction from their game against the Lions, and counted it as either a win or loss depending on the prediction. From there, I built out Detroit’s entire schedule based on the predictions of each of their 17 opponents. Admittedly, this story idea was blatantly stolen from our friends at Bleeding Green Nation (with Brandon Lee Gowton’s blessing, of course), because I think it’s a fun way to look at our own biases and the biases of our opponents. *If the corresponding SB Nation site did not have game-by-game predictions, I used the first game-by-game predictions I could find from a different source. Canal Street Chronicles: [Saints] LOSS Lions record: 1-0 Buffalo Rumblings: Another thing I really dislike is picking the Lions to lose — at least in any game where they don’t play the Bills. Detroit is also finally a good football team, but one that tends to play a chaotic brand of football similar to Buffalo. I see the Bills winning their home opener for obvious reasons. Some things are bigger than head-to-head roster analysis. Things like the first game in a new stadium featuring the best fan base in all of sports roaring at the cameras of Thursday Night Football . It’s a primetime stage that favors Josh Allen , and I see him rising to the occasion once again here in the first matchup of a three-game home stand to break in the new place. Lions record: 1-1 Jets on SI: This team is talented on both sides of the ball and will give the Jets team fits. Last year, Detroit was the highest scoring team at home, averaging 32.5 points per game. Despite the additions the Jets made on defense, the Lions are a machine at Ford Field. The Lions will score points in bunches, especially if Smith and the offense can’t put together scoring drives. Now, that’s not to say the Jets’ offense won’t have its good moments, but after a tough game against Green Bay , Detroit will walk away victorious. Lions 34, Jets 17 Lions record: 2-1 Cat Scratch Reader: The Lions still have an elite offense with insanely explosive potential. They do have a new offensive coordinator, who has said he’d like to get back to a run-heavy style of play. The defense is a big question mark heading into the season. Anzalone was a big loss in free agency, Branch may or may not return this year, and Kerby Joseph has a lingering knee issue. Aidan Hutchinson leads the defense, and former Panther DJ Wonnum will be relied on for consistent pass rush opposite him. This is still a very steep hill for the Panthers to climb, riotous home crowd notwithstanding. Final: Lions 27 – Panthers 23 Note: A separate Cat Scratch Reader writer picked Carolina to win , so we’re playing out both scenarios. Lions record: 3-1 or 2-2 Revenge of the Birds: [Cardinals] Loss The Lions are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025, and the Cardinals early is a nice gift towards that. Lions record: 4-1 or 3-2 Packers on SI: Ford Field has been a tough place to play for Green Bay, but it has won two of the last three games in Detroit. The Lions should be out for revenge as they were swept by the Packers last season. That went a long way toward the Lions staying at home when the postseason began. With the bill coming due for some of their stars who are playing on rookie contracts, urgency should be at an all-time high in Detroit. That urgency – and a huge scheduling advantage – will show up as the Lions hold serve on their home field. Prediction: Lions 27, Packers 24 Lions record: 5-1 or 4-2 Note: I was going to use Vikings on SI’s predictions , but they inaccurately said Minnesota has their bye week heading into this game [... truncated ...]
Four months ago, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula made headlines when, during a press conference about the firing of former head coach Sean McDermott, he interrupted Brandon Beane to say that McDermott and the coaching staff pushed Buffalo to select wide receiver Keon Coleman with the No. 33 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Those awkward comments put Coleman’s inconsistent first two seasons back under the microscope, and the embattled wideout knows he is entering a pivotal third season in Western New York. With the Bills gathering at the team’s facilities for Offseason Training Activities (OTAs), Coleman met with the media for the first time since Pegula’s attention-grabbing comments. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by hearing from Coleman on why he is facing a “make or break” year with the Bills. Check out the stories about how Coleman knows he must perform on the field this year, and then let us know in the comments section how much confidence you have in Coleman to fulfill his potential. In his first time meeting with the media since catching strays from Terry Pegula during the Sean McDermott press conference, Keon Coleman admits he is facing a critically important third season in the NFL. “For me, it’s make it or break it,” Coleman said after Tuesday afternoon’s voluntary practice at One Bills Drive. “You’re s—, you might not be here. Simple as that.” Coleman has faced plenty of criticism during for his effort and for his maturity, being benched twice during his rookie season and once last year for being tardy. While he hasn’t directly come out and said it, with his comments made after firing McDermott, it’s certainly fair to question whether Pegula believes that Buffalo squandered its high draft pick on Coleman. Coleman said all he can do is focus on his game and on finding ways to improve as a valuable pass catcher for Josh Allen this year. Through his first two seasons, Coleman has recorded 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 regular-season games with five catches for 68 yards and one touchdown in five playoff games. Keon Coleman aware Year 3 is ‘make or break’ for his opportunity with the Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills WR Coleman calls this year ‘make or break’ – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog ‘It’s make it or break it’: Keon Coleman hears the criticism, but he isn’t listening – The Athletic (subscription required) Keon Coleman is trying to move past criticism as roster pressure builds – Democrat & Chronicle Keon Coleman “Time To Put It All Together” – BuffaloBills.com Bills WR Keon Coleman describes 2026 season as ‘make or break’ for his future in Buffalo – NFL.com Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman Responds to Offseason Criticism – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills OTA Notebook | HC Joe Brady excited about where the team’s at + WR Keon Coleman shares focused approach – BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills’ Keon Coleman has just one word to describe disappointing 2025 season – newyorkupstate.com Bills WR Keon Coleman Used Two Blunt Words to Describe His Play in 2025 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Hear from new Bills coach Joe Brady after Buffalo opens its spring practice sessions. Plus, learn why tight end Dalton Kincaid opted to skip offseason knee surgery; see how defensive end Michael Hoecht is making great progress as he works his way back from an Achilles injury; find out which players could make or break Buffalo’s Super Bowl dreams this year; and more! Joe Brady focusing on the finer points as Bills open spring practices – Buffalo News (subscription required) Bills’ Dalton Kincaid Forgoes Knee Surgery After Receiving Expert Advice – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Bills’ Michael Hoecht Displays Noticeable Progress in Recovery From Achilles Injury – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills 7 New Buffalo Bills Players Who Could Make or Break the 2026 Season – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills’ DE Landon Jackson Displays Massive Weight Cha [... truncated ...]
No more pencils, no more books. Summer is here in the NFL , and we're officially pivoting from a primary focus on roster construction to smashing those new pieces in with the returning ones. From here on out, it's about the on-field action as all of these franchises begin organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. When we look at the rosters now, what we see is largely what we'll get by Week 1 of the regular season. Of course, there could be some deals between now and then, but with free agency and the NFL Draft behind him, we have a good enough grasp to take out the red pen and begin grading what we've seen transpire over the last few months. In this space, we'll comb through the AFC, highlighting the notable moves each club has made this offseason, and then give our grade. Let's roll. The Bills have a new coach in Joe Brady after firing Sean McDermott, and the former offensive coordinator has a new weapon at his disposal. Buffalo made a slash this offseason by pulling off a blockbuster trade for former Bears wideout D.J. Moore. The offense had been sorely lacking a player of Moore's caliber, so his arrival is a welcome sight for Josh Allen . While that addresses the biggest need on offense, there were far more holes to fill on defense. They gave themselves a veteran pass rusher in Bradley Chubb, coupled with second-round edge rusher T.J. Parker out of Clemson. They also added some help in the secondary with Gardner-Johnson and Alford. It's not the most robust offseason, but Buffalo made calculated additions that should address the most dire needs on its roster in 2025. Paired with a new voice in Brady, that's a solid offseason in Orchard Park. Knock this down to a B/B+ if A.J. Brown somehow doesn't find himself a member of the Patriots by the end of the summer. We're going to grade this with Brown in mind, because it feels like the worst-kept secret in the NFL and a virtual lock to happen after June 1. Brown gives New England a much-needed No. 1 wideout for Drake Maye , and slots fellow pass catcher Romeo Doubs -- who signed a four-year, $68 million deal in free agency -- in a more realistic WR2 spot. While receiver garnered most of the on-field headlines for the Patriots, they also provided Maye with more protection by trading up in the first round to select tackle Caleb Lomu and also signing veteran guard Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency. Dre'Mont Jones and Kevin Byard are two strong veterans being brought into the fold defensively, while second-rounder Gabe Jacas has plenty of upside off the edge. This roster is better than the one we just saw in Super Bowl LX. The Dolphins stripped it down to the studs and hit the reset button. Miami fired coach Mike McDaniel, cut the likes of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, and traded Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos . With those pieces out the door, they brought in GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, who have begun rebuilding the roster. Namely, Malik Willis has been slotted in as QB1, and used its two first-round picks on Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and San Diego State corner Chris Johnson, along with a second rounder on Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez . They'll need to catch lightning in a bottle with this draft class after making 13 selections. That said, this is the first step on a long road forward towards contention for the Dolphins, but a necessary one after falling flat under the previous regime. While locking up De'Vone Achane will continue to give the offense some juice, the unit still has loads of questions at wide receiver. The next couple of seasons could be lean in South Beach. The Jets still need a quarterback, but they are building well around the position as they keep their eyes open for a signal-caller of the future. After making some jaw-dropping moves at the trade deadline last season and moving on from Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams , New York continued to shed some of the old guard, shipping away edge rusher J [... truncated ...]
Bills head coach Joe Brady expressed satisfaction with the high attendance at the team's voluntary OTAs, highlighting the players' commitment and positive team atmosphere. Quarterback Josh Allen echoed these sentiments, describing the locker room as a family where players enjoy working together
New Bills head coach Joe Brady expressed satisfaction with the high attendance at voluntary Organized Team Activities, citing a strong locker room culture and players eager to work together. Quarterback Josh Allen echoed these sentiments, highlighting the team's family-like atmosphere and the positive energy he brings
Bills head coach Joe Brady, quarterback Josh Allen and others in Buffalo have been steadfast in their support of wide receiver Keon Coleman since team owner Terry Pegula’s comments about him after the team’s playoff loss, but Coleman knows that there’s a point where that support will come to an end. Coleman was a second-round pick in 2024, but has underwhelmed on the field and landed on the bench more than once for disciplinary reasons over his first two seasons. On Tuesday, Coleman said he knows that this is a “make or break” season for him in Buffalo and that he could be off the team if he doesn’t produce at a higher level. “I know what I’m capable of , so if I fall anything short of that I’m doing myself a disservice,” Coleman said, via Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. Coleman has 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 games with the Bills. DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir are likely to be the top two wideouts this season, which will leave him to compete with players like Josh Palmer and fourth-round pick Skyler Bell for a chance to show that he can live up to early expectations
New Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady took his place at the podium ahead of Tuesday’s Organized Team Activities (OTA) session, with a notable departure from seasons prior: Brady was standing, point out that he’s “not a sitter.” Though that may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, it points to new routine and a different direction at even the smallest of levels. That’s significant when considering how many have openly wondered what, if anything, can truly change off an in-house hire. Sure, it’s only May and there’s plenty of room for Bills-focused writers like yours truly to focus on the off-field minutiae. However, we’re that much closer to the start of real football with training camp a couple of months out. What did Joe Brady have to offer reporters? Let’s dive into a few key moments from his latest date at the podium. This article is in-process and will be updated with more specific information about both Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid . Be sure to refresh the page after you finish reading. Responding to a question asked about the availability of defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Terrel Bernard , Brady said it comes down to properly managing their return-from-injury plan, which includes giving them days off. That’s also allowed some of the team’s newest players a truly necessary chance to acclimate to their surrounding on the field. Brady went on to say that: “I think we have a great plan for a lot of those guys. The plan is to have these guys ready to go for training camp. Right? So, it’s good to get Ed Oliver out on the football field, and good to get TB, get around these guys, but we gotta be smart about what we’re doing knowing that training camp’s in a month, two months, and we can’t win it all right now. So, if we overdo them ‘em with a lot of reps, we gotta be smart — and we’re installing a new defense. We need to get a lot of guys reps. We drafted some young guys. So, it’s all opportunity with it.” As a follow-up, Brady was asked about how things may look for both Oliver and Bernard in terms of their fit in the new defense. With so much unknown and many wondering how both players fit into the plan moving forward, it’s natural to be curious what the plan is for guys who’ve played key roles as starters. Brady admitted that while it’s a different scheme, there are some things that come standard to playing defensive tackle and linebacker, as with any position, going on to state that “I think the calls are different, but the way that, you know, the game is played and how they’re being attacked — once they figure that out at the end of the day, I think it ends up playing the same for them.” That doesn’t sound like a lot on the surface, but it does help to explain Brady and the team’s confidence in players like Oliver and Bernard being able to (hopefully mostly seamlessly) transition to a new scheme simply because of their innate abilities as starters at the sport’s highest level. Brady, too, loves going away for training camp Whether it’s a point of corporate coaching and company philosophy or not, Brady is all-in on going away for training camp. Last fall, the Bills and Saint John Fisher University reached an agreement on a three-year extension to keep training camp on the east side of the Genesee River, which begins with this summer’s camp. That’s of course fantastic news for Bills Mafia who reside in Rochester and its surrounding areas, which certainly includes a large base of fans in Syracuse and Central New York in general. Going away from their typical work setting has many benefits, not least of which centers around how the team is able to bond. “We have a great locker room, and a great group of guys that want to be here in Buffalo, want to be around the guys. And it’s part of the reason I enjoy going away for training camp. Right? Is… you go away and the guys are together and they’re connecting. And, you know, this is the time of year that a lot of the guys have homes elsewhere, maybe the [... truncated ...]
After consecutive years of leading the Bears in receiving, DJ Moore’s production dipped in 2025. But now Moore is back with a coach who helped him get to one of his most productive seasons, as the Bills traded for him in March — reuniting him with his former offensive coordinator, Joe Brady. As it turns out, he’s reuniting with quarterback Josh Allen, too, though not necessarily in the traditional way. “We go, actually, way back,” Allen said in his Tuesday press conference. “We sat next to each other at the rookie premiere, signing Panini cards and autograph cards next to each other. … So, [we were] getting some good conversations back then. “It’s pretty cool to have him here now.” Moore hasn’t been on the field with Allen for long, but the two are establishing chemistry. Allen noted that he can already tell Moore is a great teammate. “He’s really one of the guys,” Allen said. “Obviously, it’s a really natural relationship that we have. Fits in this locker room extremely well, very talkative with the guys. And just very excited to work with him.” Plus, unlike last year, Allen won’t have to establish chemistry with a key receiver on the fly. “[Y]ou’re able to do more [in OTAs], to see what works and what doesn’t,” Allen said. “Obviously, again, we go out there, we make mistakes — which is going to happen. Chalk it up to the first couple days of OTAs and be like, hey, we like this, we don’t like this. “And, again, just continue to work on it and find ways that we can learn how to complement each other and just build that chemistry and camaraderie.” Moore caught 50 passes for 682 yards with six touchdowns for the Bears last season. In 2020 — his one full season with Brady as his play-caller for the Panthers — Moore finished with 66 receptions for 1,193 yards with four TDs
Josh Allen said after last season that he would return in time for organized team activities despite offseason foot surgery. He was true to his word. Allen is participating in the Bills’ offseason program. “You guys know Josh,” head coach Joe Brady said, via Sal Capaccio of WGR 550. “He’s good to go.” Allen underwent surgery at the end of January to remove a loose bone chip from his right foot, which he injured in a Week 16 game against the Browns. Allen’s presence will give him plenty of time to get to know new wide receiver DJ Moore. The Bills traded a second-round pick to the Bears for Moore, who is Buffalo’s new No. 1 receiver
Nate Tice is joined by Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal to draft the top 18 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season. The trio snake draft their way through the QBs they’d want at the helm for 2026, as Bill takes Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen first overall and the three hosts debate their more contentious top picks ( Lamar Jackson at two? Drake Maye top three? How far does Patrick Mahomes deserve to fall?) Next, Nate, Bill and Gregg cover the latter half of the top ten, including where quarterbacks like Jordan Love , Dak Prescott , Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy stack up, before rounding out the top 18 with conversations on Jared Goff , Caleb Williams , C.J. Stroud , Kyler Murray (!), Jalen Hurts and more. (7:20) - Top 6 NFL quarterbacks (49:10) - Quarterbacks 7-12 (1:30:35) - Quarterbacks 13-18 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out all episodes of Football 301 with Nate Tice and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
Nate Tice is joined by Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal to draft the top 18 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season. The trio snake draft their way through the QBs they’d want at the helm for 2026, as Bill takes Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen first overall and the three hosts debate their more contentious top picks ( Lamar Jackson at two? Drake Maye top three? How far does Patrick Mahomes deserve to fall?) Next, Nate, Bill and Gregg cover the latter half of the top ten, including where quarterbacks like Jordan Love , Dak Prescott , Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy stack up, before rounding out the top 18 with conversations on Jared Goff , Caleb Williams , C.J. Stroud , Kyler Murray (!), Jalen Hurts and more. (7:20) - Top 6 NFL quarterbacks (49:10) - Quarterbacks 7-12 (1:30:35) - Quarterbacks 13-18 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out all episodes of Football 301 with Nate Tice and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
Dalton Kincaid is participating in OTA practice, feeling good after last year's knee injury
Coach Joe Brady said Tuesday that Josh is "good to go" after the quarterback underwent foot surgery in the offseason, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update
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This article analyzes the NFL's worst quarterback rooms entering the 2026 season, providing Week 1 starting predictions. It highlights players like Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard, and Seth Henigan as examples of teams with potentially weaker QB situations, contrasting them with top-tier talent like Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye
The Los Angeles Chargers have their 17 games laid out on a platter for the 2026 season and it’s going to be a challenge to qualify for the playoffs for the third year in a row. However, given where the team stands and how the schedule played out, there is a chance the team could be back in the postseason conversation for the AFC. Here’s a look at all 17 games and predictions for each matchup: The Chargers are given a gift to start the season in arguably their easiest matchup against the Cardinals at home. This should give the Chargers a chance to establish themselves early with a win at home. Chargers 27, Cardinals 13 Once again, the Chargers are given an easy matchup early in the season at home. This could be the Chargers’ first meeting against No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza if he earns the starting job over Kirk Cousins . This should give the Chargers a prime opportunity to start 2-0. Chargers 28, Raiders 17 After arguably the easiest two home games of the season, the Chargers face one of their most difficult matchups on the road against Josh Allen and the Bills. The Chargers will have a shot in this one, but playing on the east coast this early in the year is never easy for west coast teams, especially when the Bills have a rest advantage after playing on Thursday Night Football in Week 2. Bills 31, Chargers 24 The Chargers will be tested heavily in their Week 4 contest against the defending champion Seahawks at Lumen Field. The Seahawks defense will swarm Justin Herbert , so the offensive line has to be ready to protect him. Ultimately, the Seahawks should have too much firepower against the Chargers. Seahawks 22, Chargers 14 Another tough matchup for the Chargers comes in Week 5 when the Broncos come to town. The top seed in the AFC last season will be hungry to repeat, and the Chargers could be one of their biggest obstacles in the way of that happening. The Chargers won this game a year ago and they should come out on top again with the home crowd at SoFi Stadium on the Bolts’ side. Chargers 24, Broncos 20 The Chargers face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for the first time since the former league MVP tore his ACL against them back in December. Mahomes definitely has this game circled on his calendar, so the Chargers will have to play their A-game if they want to come out on top against their division rival. Chiefs 28, Chargers 19 The Chargers get a Week 7 bye, and they won’t have to travel too far for their Week 8 matchup against their cross-town rival Rams. The rest should help the Chargers, but the Rams might be the best team in football, making it tough for the Bolts to come out on top. Rams 26, Chargers 17 Once again, the Chargers are given another tough matchup at home, this time against the Texans, who beat them at SoFi Stadium last season in a crucial December contest. The Texans might have the best defense in football, which will make the Chargers sweat another one out. Texans 17, Chargers 13 This game marks Jesse Minter’s return to the Chargers and it comes in primetime on Monday Night Football. This game brings a specific challenge as Minter is extremely knowledgable of the Chargers’ personnel, making it a difficult matchup for the Bolts. If Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are both healthy, that will only make things tougher for the Chargers. Ravens 30, Chargers 21 At 3-6, the Chargers need a “get right” game, which they get against the Jets. Games like this are considered must-win for the Chargers regardless of where they are in the season because it is one of their easier matchups. When the standings could come down to tiebreakers, games like this just matter more. Chargers 37, Jets 14 Another primetime matchup comes with the Patriots traveling to LA. The Chargers will want revenge after the Pats beat them in the Wild Card round back in January, so this is an all-important contest for the Bolts. Despite only scoring three points in the playoffs, the Chargers will show [... truncated ...]
This is the part of the offseason where football fans are arrested to counting off days on the calendar. We won’t see the Detroit Lions take the field to play football for some time now, but at least we have the schedule for when it will all eventually happen! For the next week here at Pride of Detroit, we’re going to share our thoughts on some schedule superlatives. We’ll be breaking down a different angle of Detroit ’s schedule every day, each of us on staff offering our unique perspective on what the schedule makers have put together for the Lions. Today’s superlative has us circling the most important game—or stretch of games—for Detroit in 2026. Brandon Knapp: Week 10 through Week 12 Patriots through Thanksgiving. This is the big three games in 12 days that everyone is talking about. The Patriots game will be a good test for the Lions going up against the defending AFC Champions. What I’m more interested in is how will Detroit perform against Tampa Bay after playing overseas. Then, on three days rest, they host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving. If the Lions can win two out of the three, I’ll take it. Ryan Mathews : Week 1 through Week 5 While the stretch of games from Week 10 through Week 12 is undoubtedly brutal, the Lions need to set the tone long before those games are even played. Detroit must take advantage of the open to their schedule. We’re talking winning a minimum four out of their first five contests to maximize the benefits of having that fourth-place schedule. There’s no shame in losing to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, but dropping any of the other four games against the New Orleans Saints , New York Jets , Carolina Panthers , or Arizona Cardinals —a group that combined for a 20-48 record in 2025—could prove costly as the schedule ramps up at the end of October. Erik Schlitt: Week 15 through Week 18 The Lions’ closing with three divisional road games over the final four weeks of the regular season means they’ll need to be locked in if they want to win the division. This stretch of games—which also includes a Monday night game against the Giants at Ford Field—should be a critical component in determining whether the Lions can host any postseason games. Jeremy Reisman: Week 15 through Week 18 It has to be how the schedule ends. While the Lions could—and should—get out to a comfortable start given this schedule, everything will come down to how they play within the division on the road. The division, playoff seeding, and the top NFC spot could all be on the line over that final month of the season, setting us up for some very exciting/nerve-wrecking December/January football. Al Karsten: Week 15 through Week 18 The Lions should have an opportunity to reclaim some mojo early, find footing on both sides of the ball, and stack wins. The key, however, will be finishing strong unlike they did last season during a three-game losing streak and four losses in a six-game stretch in the back half of the year. The two biggest blemishes for Detroit last season were they looked lifeless for much of December and they were embarrassed by division rivals Green Bay and Minnesota . Their final four-game stretch in 2026—featuring three divisional road games and a primetime “Monday Night Football” matchup with the Giants—will likely determine their postseason fate and whether they enter the playoffs with momentum. After going a combined 10-2 within the division over the previous two seasons (2023-24) before slipping to 2-4 last year, reclaiming the NFC North crown down the stretch will be critical
The New York Giants need veteran players to return to previous levels of play for a successful 2026 season. While there are concerns about young players like Nabers returning from injury, and the development of Jaxson Dart, established veterans must also step up to make the Giants legitimate playoff contenders
The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, highlighting key matchups including Bills vs. Chiefs. Early projections suggest several intriguing games, though teams like the Broncos, Patriots, and Seahawks could emerge as surprise top performers. Notable player moves include Tytus Howard to the Browns, Trent McDuffie to the Rams, David Montgomery to the Texans, and DJ Moore to the Bills
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