The Detroit Lions managed to avoid the bye week blues.
With the official release of the 2025 NFL schedule, we now have a clear picture of which teams Detroit will face and when. Equally important, however, is the bye week. This week off can provide much needed recovery for a weary and injured team.
The 2024 Lions were not fortunate in this regard. Their bye week came at the earliest possible time, Week 5. Though the Lions thrashed the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 after their bye, the bye itself was not much of a useful reprieve for them.