Last year, the Detroit Lions ended on a high note. To illuminate, the Lions were bouncing back from a 3-13-1 campaign in 2021 to win nine games in 2022. It is true that some of the Lions’ moves at the top of the draft were a bit baffling. But head coach Dan Campbell is all about win-now assets. The Lions are looking to contend for the first time in a long time. Gamblers have taken notice of the NFL odds future market. Correlate that Detroit is favored to win the NFC North. The 2023 door is wide open.
Team Overview 2023 Detroit Lions
| Super Bowl Championship SBG Odds: | +2100 |
|---|---|
| NFC Championship SBG Odds: | +800 |
| NFC North Division Championship SBG Odds: | +145 |
| 2023 Over/Under Win Total: | 9.5 |
2023 Detroit Lions Schedule
- Week 1: at Chiefs (TNF), NBC | 8:20 p.m. ET (Thursday, Sept. 7)
- Week 2: vs. Seahawks, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Sept. 17)
- Week 3: vs. Falcons, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Sept. 24)
- Week 4: at Packers (TNF), Amazon Prime | 8:15 p.m. ET (Thursday, Sept. 28)
- Week 5: vs. Panthers, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Oct. 8)
- Week 6: at Buccaneers, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Oct. 15)
- Week 7: at Ravens, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Oct. 22)
- Week 8: vs. Raiders (MNF), ESPN | 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday, Oct. 30)
- Week 9: BYE
- Week 10: at Chargers, CBS | 4:05 p.m. ET (Sunday, Nov. 12)
- Week 11: vs. Bears, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Nov. 19)
- Week 12: vs. Packers (Thanksgiving), FOX | 12:30 p.m. ET (Thursday, Nov. 23)
- Week 13: at Saints, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Dec. 3)
- Week 14: at Bears, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Dec. 10)
- Week 15: vs. Broncos, TBD
- Week 16: at Vikings, FOX | 1 p.m. ET (Sunday, Dec. 24)
- Week 17: at Cowboys, ESPN | 8:15 p.m. ET (Saturday, Dec. 30)
- Week 18: vs. Vikings, TBD
At the onset, the Lions will be tested as they head to Arrowhead Stadium for the Thursday night sportsbook kickoff game. Detroit will face the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit fans will get their first glimpse of the home team in Week 2 versus the Seattle Seahawks.
Of course, the Lions will host their annual Thanksgiving Day game on Nov. 23. But this year, it’s against the Green Bay Packers. The date marks the teams’ second season matchup following their “Thursday Night Football” clash at Lambeau Field for Week 5. Detroit’s bye comes on Nov. 5.
To summarize, the Lions are scheduled for four prime-time games in 2023. Over the past five seasons, the Lions have played in just five prime-time games, the fewest in the NFL. And then, over the past 10 NFL seasons, the Lions played the second-fewest prime-time games (16) in the NFL. Since the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, the Lions’ 23 prime-time games are the fewest in the NFL. Detroit posted a 7-16 NFL betting odds record in those games.
2023 Detroit Lions Offseason Moves
Namely, Brian Branch primarily played nickel back in his time at Alabama. Following the trade of Jeffrey Okudah, that role in Detroit is his for the taking. This would allow Emmanuel Moseley to stick outside. Also, this provides Detroit with a versatile group of defensive backs between Branch, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and Kerby Joseph.