Looking for 2026 NFL predictions? Our five writers have peered into their crystal balls to tell us how the Detroit Lions will fare this season, and made their Super Bowl 2027 picks.
Who do you agree with and disagree with? Read on to find out.
Dave Birkett, Lions insider
Lions record: 11-6 (first in NFC North).
Lions MVP: Jahmyr Gibbs.
Lions breakout player: D.J. Wonnum.
Lions' season will end: With a loss in the first round of the playoffs.
NFL MVP: Joe Burrow, Bengals.
First coach fired: Dan Quinn, Commanders.
Super Bowl winner: Rams over Chiefs.
Carlos Monarrez, columnist
Lions record: 9-8 (third in NFC North).
Lions MVP: Jahmyr Gibbs.
Lions breakout player: Derrick Barnes.
Lions' season will end: In missing the playoffs.
NFL MVP: Josh Allen,
Bills.
First coach fired: Aaron Glenn, Jets.
Super Bowl winner: 49ers over Bills.
Rainer Sabin, football insider
Lions record: 10-7 (second in NFC North).
Lions MVP: Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Lions breakout player: Derrick Moore.
Lions' season will end: In NFC wild-card loss.
NFL MVP: Josh Allen, Bills
First coach fired: Zac Taylor, Bengals.
Super Bowl winner: Rams over Bills.
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Jeff Seidel, columnist
Lions record: 12-5 (first in NFC North).
Lions MVP: Jahmyr Gibbs.
Lions breakout player: Tyleik Williams.
Lions' season will end: In the NFC championship game.
NFL MVP: Josh Allen, Bills.
First coach fired: Dan Quinn, Commanders.
Super Bowl winner: Rams over Bills.
Shawn Windsor, columnist
Lions record: 12-5 (first in NFC North).
Lions MVP: Jared Goff.
Lions breakout player: D.J. Wonnum.
Lions' season will end: In the NFC championship game.
NFL MVP: Josh Allen, Bills.
First coach fired: Aaron Glenn, Jets.
Super Bowl winner: Rams over Broncos.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: NFL season predictions: Will Lions get back to top of NFC North?
