Ranking the Detroit Lions strength of schedule

The Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL schedule kicks off on September 8 with a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Read the rest of this piece for info on the team’s strength of schedule.

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Lions strength of schedule

Using their opponents’ combined win total last year, the Lions will be facing the 11th-ranked schedule in terms of difficulty.
Detroit will face the eighth-toughest schedule in the NFL, based on our predictions.
The Lions will have the toughest schedule in the NFL, based on their opponents’ projected win total this year (166).
The Lions will face the 23rd-ranked divisional schedule in the NFL, based on their NFC North opponents’ combined win total last year (46).
Detroit is facing the 12th-ranked divisional schedule this season (based on its NFC North opponents’ projected win total this year).
The Lions will face 11 teams this season that went over .500 in 2023. That schedule includes two teams that ended with 12 or more victories and one squad with five or fewer wins last season.
Detroit will go toe-to-toe with eight returning playoff teams in 2024.