2026 Detroit Lions Preview: Roster, Odds & Win Total
Hosts break down the 2026 Detroit Lions, arguing that star skill position talent hides serious problems on offense and defense that could limit them to a 9–8 season.
The gist
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Jared Goff's efficiency dropped after losing coordinator Ben Johnson, and that level of play from 2024 may not be a realistic floor going forward.
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The offensive line lost three key starters and replaced them with unproven players, which compounds Goff's known weakness against interior pressure.
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The secondary is one of the weakest in the league when Brian Branch and Kirby Joseph are unavailable, giving opposing offenses an easy target.
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A soft schedule may keep win totals inflated in the market, but close games and coin-flip outcomes are more likely than dominant performances.
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