Schedule rumors: Lions add at least 3 more primetime games
The Detroit Lions have at least four primetime games according to early 2026 NFL schedule leaks.
Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions fans celebrate the win against the Minnesota Vikings after the game at U. S. Bank Stadium.
With the win the Detroit Lions clinched the NFC North. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Three more leaks have been reported regarding the 2026 Detroit Lions schedule. First, it appears the Lions will host the New York Giants on “Monday Night Football” in Week 16, per several Giants sources— Art Stapleton appeared to be first .
That game will be on Monday, December 28 at Ford Field. The Giants are starting anew after firing Brian Daboll last year. With former Ravens coach John Harbaugh now running the show, there is certainly some optimism in New York.
Last year, the Giants and Lions faced off in an overtime thriller that Detroit ended up winning, 34-27. In their historic series, the Lions hold a 26-21-1 edge over the Giants over 48 games played between the two teams. Moving to the NFC North, it’s also rumored that Detroit will head to Minnesota for a “Sunday Night Football” matchup with the Vikings in Week 15, per LionsRoyalty .