Mike Florio· Sep 18, 2026
Florio says the Lions' next three games — vs. the Jets, at the Panthers, at the Cardinals — are winnable, and that if all goes well Detroit will be 4-1 heading into its bye.
“If all goes well, they’ll be 4-1 with two weeks to get ready for back-to-back home games against the Packers and Vikings.”
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- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsSep 18, 2026
Detroit Lions to beat Panthers
“the next three before the bye are objectively winnable: Jets, at Panthers, at Cardinals. If all goes well, they’ll be 4-1”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsSep 18, 2026
Detroit Lions to beat Cardinals
“the next three before the bye are objectively winnable: Jets, at Panthers, at Cardinals. If all goes well, they’ll be 4-1”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsSep 18, 2026
Detroit Lions to beat Jets
“the next three before the bye are objectively winnable: Jets, at Panthers, at Cardinals. If all goes well, they’ll be 4-1”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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