2026 Power Rank: 6th       2025 DVOA: 3rd    2026 Schedule: 1st     2026 O-Line: 13th    Offseason: 25th

The Lions bumbled through '25 finishing last despite the best metrics in the division with the 3rd highest NFL DVOA rank & 4th best scoring offense, not to mention the NFL's 8th best point differential. The O-Line has regressed outside the top-10 but adding rookie RT Miller & C Mayes are a plus. The D, 28th in 2023 points allowed, to  5th in '24, sank to 22nd in '25 without DC Glenn. We are all-in on Detroit bouncing back & winning the division with the easiest NFL schedule.

2026 Power Rank: 13th    2025 DVOA: 16th    2026 Schedule: 27th   2026 O-Line: 4th   Offseason: 22nd

Coach Johnson elevated the Bears in '25 with a massive upgrade to our now 4th ranked O-Line & improvement at QB. But we see QB Williams as somewhat overrated with mediocre metrics (16th and 22nd in QB ratings) despite flashy plays. He has plenty of weapons. Question marks at D-Line & losing both starting Safeties are concerning. We see regression from an easy '25 schedule & close wins should revert to losses some. Plus we graded their offseason 22nd. But this team is talented & will be a tough out in the competitive NFC. Possible Wild Card. 

2026 Power Rank: 15th    2025 DVOA: 11th    2026 Schedule: 17th  2026 O-Line: 28th   Offseason: 18th

​Two crushing losses to the Bears doomed their 9-7-1 '25. The Pack lost some WR's and some quality defensive players (11th ranked D) this offseason & starts '26 without stud Parsons. This is not your Pack O-Line of old either which we rank 28th. Top-10 QB Love will generate wins but this "limited star" team is regressing. They'll need a healthy WR Watson & a boost in Golden's involvement. A mediocre strength of schedule should have them in the playoff hunt for a Wild Card but we see a '26 reset of sorts as they retool the roster in a tough division. 

2026 Power Rank: 18th    2025 DVOA: 18th    2026 Schedule: 16th   2026 O-Line: 14th   Offseason: 18th

Coach O'Connell made magic at 9-8 in '25 despite horrible QB play where they were 4-2 in the division & won their last 5 games with the 29th ranked pass attack. New QB Murray was iffy in his 5 '25 games  averaging less than 200 YPG. That said, in this star-studded offense he can make hay if the O-Line, which we see as underrated at #14, improves. It is anchored by top-5 tackle duo Darrisaw & O'Neill. Respected DC Flores D ranked 3rd in YPG and 7th in points allowed for a defense lacking big name players. Sleeper Wild Card team here.