The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule has been released, featuring the easiest schedule in the league due to their last-place finish in 2025. Fans are reacting positively on social media, highlighting the manageable slate ahead.
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Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule revealed
Lions given the easiest schedule due to last-place finish
Fans reacting positively on social media
Four teams on Lions' schedule have no primetime games
At long last, the Detroit Lions 2026-27 NFL schedule has officially been set in stone, as the 31 other franchises individually revealed their slates for the upcoming season.
As a result of the Lions' last-place finish in the NFC North in 2025, Detroit was given the "easiest" schedule this season by the NFL's elaborate scheduling algorithm.
With Detroit's schedule revealed to the public, here are some of the best social media reactions from Lions fans and media throughout the league as the season slowly approaches with every day:
What is the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule like?
The Lions have the easiest schedule in the league for the 2026 season, based on their last-place finish in 2025.
How are fans reacting to the Lions' 2026 schedule?
Fans are expressing excitement and optimism on social media, with many believing the schedule is favorable for a successful season.
Which teams on the Lions' schedule have no primetime games in 2026?
The Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Titans are the four teams on the Lions' schedule that have zero primetime games.
What challenges does the Lions' 2026 schedule present?
While the schedule is generally favorable, there are logistical challenges, including a stretch of games with significant travel and tough weather conditions.
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β A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) May 15, 2026
Five NFL teams have zero primetime games in 2026, and four of them are on the Detroit Lionsβ schedule: Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Titans.
There are still some challenging logistical aspects to the Lionsβ schedule, but overall, on paper, it looks like their most manageableβ¦
β Al Karsten (@FootballGuy\_Al) May 15, 2026
No reason why can't win the division with this schedule π€·ββοΈ#Lions
β Dan Doebler (@dan\_doebler) May 15, 2026
First, yuck.
Second, should be 4-1 at the bye, with some winnable games at home after that.
Hot start going to be very important against a softer pre-bye schedule.
β Scott Warheit (@swarheit) May 14, 2026
the Lions schedule is pretty amazing
first, Detroit plays the #1 easiest schedule thru Week 6
only 1 opponent is expected to have a winning record (BUF)
and after Week 4, Detroit plays ONE game outside prior to January 3rd... and it's in Miami
β Detroit Free Press (@freep) May 14, 2026
11-6 is my official Lions prediction for this year. With the added context that I think itβs much more likely they win 12 than they do 10.
I think they have the best combo in the NFL this year of roster/doable schedule. Theyβll be a favorite in at least 14 games this season.β¦ pic.twitter.com/zOBu6NvuQo
β πππππππ πππ πππππ (@Section344Lions) May 15, 2026
Lions schedule is very favorable.
β Chris Castellani (@Castellani2014) May 15, 2026
βNow make their schedule have a stretch of games where they travel 8,500 miles, face a team coming off a bye the following week, and then play on four days restβthree times in 12 days.β pic.twitter.com/eh0ToZDrDW
β Ryan Mathews (@Ryan\_POD) May 15, 2026
If the Lions really have a week 6 bye the NFL is crazy. International game + Thanksgiving and the following week, 3 games in 11 days.
β Zigg Talkin (@FakeWorld313) May 14, 2026
OH GUESS WHAT?
β John Whiticar (@Whiticar) May 15, 2026
Not happy that the @NFL has the @Lions playing three of their last four games ON THE ROAD against MN, CHI and GBβ¦the last two being outdoor cold games. Praying that the developing El NiΓ±o - which means a warmer winter - comes into play here. The team meteorologist will be busy!
β Paul Gross (@GrossWeather) May 15, 2026
Not only did the NFL not give the Lions a bye after the Germany game, which we already knew β¦ But they doubled down and gave Tampa Bay, the Lions opponent after Germany, a Bye Week during the Germany week.