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Yeah, I know, this thread is a day early as it relates to our own lid-lifter, but there is an MLB game that counts in the standings later on tonight, so, let's go ahead and declare the 2026 Detroit Tigers regular season to be open.

Let's start off with something I know will thrill so many of the posters in this forum: a confirmation that the Tigers are the team that retained the most players from last season, in term of playing time, of any team in the majors, because razzafrazza Scott Harris something something.

 

With the season almost over for our Lions I think it is time to gear up for the offseason and start a thread for it. What do you want to see from our Lions this offseason?

This is a thread where we talk about what we think the Tigers should do, probably will do or actually do this off-season.  

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Setting: 01/04/2026 4:25pm EST on FOX

Site: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

Weather: 35° High / 28° Low, 8% chance of rain/snow, 10mph wind

Opening Spread: Bears -2.5

All-Time Series Record: Bears lead, 105-81-5

Last Meeting: 09/14/2025, Lions won 52-21

 

Chicago Bears (11-5)

Head Coach: Ben Johnson (1st Season: 11-5)

Projected Starting QB: Caleb Williams (2nd Season: 16-17)

Last Game: 42-38 L @ San Francisco 49ers (12-4)


 

Your Detroit Lions (8-8)

Head Coach: Dan Campbell (5th Season: 47-36-1)

Projected Starting QB: Jared Goff (10th Season: 89-60-1)

Last Game: 23-10 L @ Minnesota Vikings (8-8)


 

Elsewhere in the NFL

Saturday: Panthers @ Buccaneers (4:30pm), Seahawks @ 49ers (8pm)

Primetime: Ravens @ Steelers (SNF)

1:00pm: Browns @ Bengals, Packers @ Vikings, Colts @ Texans, Cowboys @ Giants, Saints @ Falcons, Titans @ Jaguars

4:25pm: Chargers @ Broncos, Chiefs @ Raiders, Commanders @ Eagles, Jets @ Bills, Dolphins @ Patriots, Cardinals @ Rams


MotownForums burying the 2025-2026 Detroit Lions season. (2025, colorized).

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Setting: 12/25/2025 4:30pm on CBS (locally) & Netflix

Site: US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

Weather: Climate Controlled

Opening Spread: Lions -5.5

All-Time Series Record: Vikings lead, 81-45-2

Last Meeting: 11/02/2025, Vikings won 27-24

 

Minnesota Vikings (7-8)

Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell (4th Season: 41-25)

Projected Starting QB: JJ McCarthy (2nd Season: 5-4) or Max Brosmer (1st Season: 0-1)

Last Week: 16-13 W @ New York Giants (2-13)

Looking Ahead to Week #18: TBD vs. Green Bay Packers (9-5-1)


 

Your Detroit Lions (8-7)

Head Coach: Dan Campbell (5th Season: 47-35-1)

Projected Starting QB: Jared Goff (10th Season: 89-59-1)

Last Game: 29-24 L vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6)

Looking Ahead to Week #18: TBD @ Chicago Bears (11-4)


 

Elsewhere in the NFL

Christmas Day: Cowboys @ Commanders (1:00pm), Broncos @ Chiefs (8:15pm)

Saturday: Texans @ Chargers (4:30pm), Ravens @ Packers (8:00pm)

Primetime: Bears @ 49ers (SNF), Rams @ Falcons (MNF)

1:00pm: Cardinals @ Bengals, Steelers @ Browns, Saints @ Titans, Jaguars @ Colts, Buccaneers @ Dolphins, Patriots @ Jets, Seahawks @ Panthers

4:05/4:25pm: Giants @ Raiders, Eagles @ Bills

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Setting: 12/21/2025 4:25pm on CBS

Site: Ford Field in Detroit, MI

Weather: Climate Controlled

Opening Spread: Lions -7

All-Time Series Record: Steelers lead, 17-14-2

Last Meeting: 11/14/2021, Tied 16-16

 

Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6)

Head Coach: Mike Tomlin (19th Season: 191-113-2)

Projected Starting QB: Aaron Rodgers (21st Season: 161-92-1)

Last Week: 28-15 W vs. Miami Dolphins (6-8)

Looking Ahead to Week #17: Sunday @ Cleveland Browns (3-11)


 

Your Detroit Lions (8-6)

Head Coach: Dan Campbell (5th Season: 47-34-1)

Projected Starting QB: Jared Goff (10th Season: 89-58-1)

Last Game: 41-34 L @ Los Angeles Rams (11-3)

Looking Ahead to Week #17: Christmas Day (Thursday) @ Minnesota Vikings (6-8)


 

Elsewhere in the NFL

Primetime: Rams @ Seahawks (TNF), Patriots @ Ravens (SNF), 49ers @ Colts (MNF)

Saturday: Eagles @ Commanders (5:00pm), Packers @ Bears (8:20pm)

1:00pm: Bills @ Browns, Chargers @ Cowboys, Chiefs @ Titans, Bengals @ Dolphins, Jets @ Saints, Vikings @ Giants, Buccaneers @ Panthers

4:05/4:25pm: Jaguars @ Broncos, Falcons @ Cardinals, Raiders @ Texans