The full schedule won't be out until April, but the opponents for next season have already been chosen.

Based on this seasons records, the Lions have the 9th toughest schedule for next season at .543 winning %. The Patriots have the easiest @ .387%. Yup, the PATRIOTS have the easiest schedule in the league. Not that the schedule will actually matter for either of these teams. The Lions are unpredictable against everyone and the Patriots destroy everyone in their path.

Below is a list of the opponents with this season's W/L record in brackets.

HOME
Chicago (7-9)
Green Bay (13-3)
Jacksonville (11-5)
Minnesota (8-8)
New Orleans (7-9)
Tampa Bay (9-7)
Tennessee (10-6)
Washington (9-7)

AWAY
Atlanta (4-12)
Carolina (7-9)
Chicago (7-9)
Green Bay (13-3)
Houston (8-8)
Indianapolis (13-3)
Minnesota (8-8)
San Francisco (5-11)

Source:

MLive.com: Everything Michigan

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Looks like 4-12 to me.

So how long will the Pats winning streak be?

16 + 3 + 16 + ? = At least 35 straight games. That's impressive.

I hope Marenilli doesn't have a House in the Detroit area. He'll be movin on after next season...........4-12 sounds good.........

Kitna says 10-6.

Actually, the games at Green Bay and Indianapolis are automatic losses. The Lions can probably win a half dozen games or so out of the remaining 14, especially if they draft another WR in the 1st round.

ssssstttttoooooppppp..............

I'm feeling very optimistic about the Lions...I see a 5 win season coming up.

looks no better than 5-11 to me. Maybe 2 home victories and 3 on the road...

But will there be CHANGES after a 5-11 season..............
Does Millen go ?????
Does Marenilli go ?????
Does Ford open up a DQ ?????
he's certainly been offering us a lot of "soft serve" for many years....

I'm more optimistic on winning a championship this season with the Pistons and Flip Saunders, than having a winning season with our current Lions' regime....................

5 and 3 at home
3 and 5 on the road.
or 2 and 5 on the road.