National Football League (NFL) previews abound at this time of year. We’re close to the start of the 2015 NFL season and basically everyone in the sports world is in a tizzy, anticipating another great season of the country’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a beginning NFL fan, the family member, friend or partner of an NFL fan, or simply someone who doesn’t follow the league during the offseason, our team previews should get you ready for the season to begin.
If you’re curious about the history and culture surrounding the team, and not just the plot and characters of this edition of the team, read What’s special about the Detroit Lions?
How are Detroit Lions fans feeling heading into the 2015 NFL season?
Sweating
When are the Detroit Lions on national television?
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Week 3 – vs. the Denver Broncos on Sun, Sep 27 at 08:30 PM.
Week 4 – vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Mon, Oct 5 at 08:30 PM.
Week 8 – vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun, Nov 1 at 09:30 AM.
Week 12 – vs. the Philadelphia Eagles on Thu, Nov 26 at 12:30 PM.
Week 13 – vs. the Green Bay Packers on Thu, Dec 3 at 08:25 PM.
Week 15 – vs. the New Orleans Saints on Mon, Dec 21 at 08:30 PM.
When is the Detroit Lions bye week?
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Week 9
What was the Detroit Lions record last season, in 2014?
Expressed as: wins – losses – ties (if any).
11 – 5
Who are the Detroit Lions most important departed characters?
Ndomokong Suh, Nick Fairley, and C.J. Mosely took turns wreaking havoc on opposing offensive lines last year. This year, all three will play for other NFL teams. The biggest loss by far is Suh, who is one of the top five defensive linemen in the league.
Who are the Detroit Lions most important new characters?
The Lions brough in former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata to replace Suh, Fairley, and Mosely. Ngata may be almost as good as Suh, but asking him to replace the production of three good players is not fair. He won’t be able to do it alone.
Who are the Detroit Lions most important characters?
Calvin Johnson, nicknamed Megatron, is a quiet superstar wide receiver. He set the NFL single season receiving record in 2012 with just under 2,000 yards. Since then, his production has declined radically due to leg injuries. Lions fans hope and pray that he’ll stay healthy this year.
What is the most pivotal pivot point for the 2015 Detroit Lions?
The Lions defensive success last year was built on an attacking defensive line and a surprisingly superior linebacking core. Most of the defensive line is gone which will expose the linebackers to greater stress from opposing offenses. They’ll either wilt under the pressure or prove themselves once again to be better than expected. The Lions season hangs on the result.
How will the 2015 Detroit Lions fare?
The Lions won’t be able to repeat their success from last year without Suh and company. 9-7 smells like the most likely outcome.