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Detroit Lions' 2018 schedule analysis: Tough start, cold finish

Detroit Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett gives his early thoughts on how the Detroit Lions will fare in the 2018 season. Wochit

Now that we’ve had a little more time to digest the Detroit Lions’ 2018 schedule (and the schedules of every other NFL team as well), here are some quick-hit thoughts on the season ahead:

• We’ll find out pretty early on if the Lions are legitimate playoff contenders. The Lions have a very winnable opener, at home on Monday night, against a bad New York Jets team that could be starting a rookie quarterback.