Get ready because the 2026 Lions are apparently about to go absolutely off, according to some wild predictions. We’re talking about dropping 40 points in consecutive weeks, and that’s just the start of the fireworks.
Lions Offense Set To Explode
If Jarrett Bailey’s crystal ball is right, the Lions are going to be scoring like crazy. First up, on Sunday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers, Jahmyr Gibbs is predicted to snag three total touchdowns while Jared Goff throws for 303 yards and four scores. The final? A dominant 41-17 win. That Panthers defense was just average last year and lost their starting linebacker for the season, so yeah, you can see how that could happen.
Then, the very next week, the Lions hit the road again to face the Arizona Cardinals. And if you thought the Panthers game was a blowout, get ready. Goff and rising playmaker Isaac TeSlaa are set to connect for seven receptions, 88 yards, and two touchdowns. The defense steps up too, forcing three takeaways in what’s predicted to be a 40-9 public execution. Seriously, the Cardinals had one of the worst defenses in football and just hit the reset button, so that offensive outburst makes a ton of sense. The Lions could absolutely light up those defenses.
Bills Stadium Debut and Baker Trade Talk
It won’t all be sunshine and 40-point games though. Bailey also predicts a tough Week 2 loss for the Lions, 38-24, to the Bills on “Thursday Night Football.” This game is also the christening of Buffalo’s new stadium. That’s a big score difference, for sure, especially for a tough road matchup.
Then there’s the trade chatter. The Cardinals are apparently looking at shipping off safety Budda Baker to the Lions. Now that’s a juicy rumor, especially with the Lions’ safety situation in flux while they wait on Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph to return from injury. A rebuilding Cardinals squad selling off a great player like Baker makes sense. The catch? Baker’s got a $14.4 million salary in 2026, jumping to over $16 million in 2027. Plus, Branch is expected back around the trade deadline, which makes this whole deal feel pretty unlikely. The money and timing just don’t quite line up for that kind of move.
NFC North Is Up For Grabs
Despite some defensive question marks, Bailey is putting the Lions down to win the NFC North. He’s a huge fan of the new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, and thinks the team’s “high-powered offense that outscores its problems” will carry them. With the Lions currently sitting as favorites to win the division, this isn’t some far-fetched dream. It’s a completely reasonable prediction.
The Lions are gearing up for a season that could be full of massive offensive plays and, if these predictions hit, an NFC North title. Get ready for some high-scoring football; it sounds like it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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