The schedule game played in the offseason by NFL fans probably yielded many 1-2 starts for the Lions.
Sure, one might’ve expected Week 1 to look a lot like Week 3 and vice versa, considering the opponents, but Detroit is realistically where many expected at this point.
Now with winnable games against a floundering Dallas team and a wounded Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay visiting Ford Field before the bye week, the Lions have a chance to turn a tough five-game stretch to start the season into a success.
Here are five things to watch in Sunday’s matchup at Dallas (1 p.