2026 NFL schedule: Detroit Lions favored in nearly every game
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions are favored in 14 of their 17 games for the 2026 NFL season according to Vegas odds, with several games showing them as heavy favorites by six or more points.
- The Lions are underdogs in only three games (against the Bills, Bears, and Packers), with each underdog line being three points or less.
- Key favored matchups include games against the Saints, Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Titans, where the Lions are favored by at least six points.
- Despite these optimistic odds, experts caution that Vegas lines will likely shift due to injuries and team developments, and being favored does not guarantee wins.
- Last season, Detroit was favored in 12 games but only won nine, illustrating that preseason odds may not fully predict actual outcomes.