The most-anticipated game on the Detroit Lions 2026 schedule

Dec 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) exchanges words with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) following their win over the Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images We’re back with another entry in our superlative series on the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule . For the rest of this week, we’re breaking down a different angle of Detroit’s schedule every day, with each of us on staff offering our unique perspective on what the schedule makers have put together for the Lions.

Here’s a look at our previous entries so far: Most important game or stretch of the season Today’s superlative has us looking at the most anticipated matchups we’re looking forward to this season. Most anticipated matchup Erik Schlitt: Week 7 vs. Green Bay Packers Getting swept by the Packers last season stung, and Week 7 will be the Lions’ first opportunity to get back to their winning ways in the NFC North.

With the game being nationally televised as FOX’s game of the week and this being the Lions’ first NFC North game of the season, I fully expect Ford Field to be jumping. Morgan Cannon: Week 12 vs. Chicago Bears Without a doubt, it’s Thanksgiving.

Chicago fans are feeling themselves right now, and rightfully so. They are the defending NFC North Champions for the time being. The whole world will be watching, and the Lions should seize the opportunity to let the world know who runs the North.