Detroit Lions' 2026 outlook could leave Ben Johnson feeling sick
Dan Campbell will like this projection, but Ben Johnson, not so much.
The Detroit Lions' outlook for the 2026 NFL season has some analysts predicting they could reclaim the NFC North from the Chicago Bears. This could leave former Lions head coach Ben Johnson feeling quite ill. According to Bill Barnwell of ESPN, the Lions are projected to be the No. 1 team in the NFC North once again. This is due to a combination of factors, including an easier schedule projected for the Lions compared to the rest of the division and a healthier defense.
While the Lions will start the season without key players Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who are on the physically unable to perform list, the rest of the defense is expected to be in better shape than in previous years. Additionally, the Lions' dominant offense is expected to be a major factor in their success.
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