Now that the NFL Draft has passed and May has arrived, anticipation builds for the upcoming release of the NFL schedule. Although the Detroit Lions’ opponents have been determined for some time, the unveiling of specific dates for these matchups, along with the Lions’ bye week and the number of televised games they’ll receive, draws nearer.
In the previous season, the Lions were featured in an impressive six nationally televised games, including Thanksgiving and a flexed matchup against the Broncos. Given their success last season and the continued excitement surrounding the team, it’s reasonable to anticipate a similar number of primetime appearances this year.
Today’s Question of the Day poses the query: How many nationally televised games, including Thanksgiving, will the Lions be slated for in 2024? My prediction: Five.
Following a remarkable 8-2 finish to the 2022 regular season, highlighted by a crucial victory at Lambeau Field denying the Green Bay Packers a playoff berth, the Lions entered the 2023 season amidst considerable hype.
The team lived up to these lofty expectations, coming within 30 minutes of a Super Bowl appearance. Demonstrating prowess on the national stage, the Lions secured a 4-2 record in televised games, a mark that could have been 5-1 if not for a mismanaged conclusion against the Cowboys.
I anticipate the NFL assigning the Lions a comparable number of nationally televised games to last season, possibly placing them among teams like the Chiefs and Cowboys, who led the league in primetime appearances. With their captivating style of play and a charismatic head coach, the Lions remain an enticing draw for viewers, and the NFL is likely to capitalize on this appeal.
