The Detroit Lions are hoping to keep their momentum going under Dan Campbell in 2025, despite losing key coordinators this offseason. With new offensive coordinator John Morton and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard stepping in, there’s both optimism and uncertainty about whether the Lions can keep their NFC North dominance alive.
Here are three bold predictions for Detroit’s 2025 campaign:
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1. Jared Goff Will Take a Step Back
Jared Goff was phenomenal in 2024, throwing for 4,629 yards, 37 touchdowns, and finishing fifth in MVP voting. But with Ben Johnson gone and John Morton now calling plays, Goff’s adjustment to a new offensive system could lead to struggles. Goff isn’t a mobile quarterback, and he’s coming off a rough playoff exit in which he threw three interceptions. Even if he clicks with Morton, a regression feels likely.
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2. Aidan Hutchinson Will Win Comeback Player of the Year
Aidan Hutchinson was on a tear before breaking his leg in Week 5 last season, finishing with 7.5 sacks in just five games. Now fully healthy and cleared to return, Hutchinson is poised for a monster year. Whether or not the Lions extend his contract before the season, Hutchinson will enter 2025 with something to prove — making him a strong candidate for NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors.
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3. Lions Will Capture a Third Straight NFC North Title
Coaching changes could cause some early-season growing pains, but Detroit’s roster remains loaded. The Lions bring back most of the core that secured the NFC’s top playoff seed in 2024, and injured stars like Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, and Alim McNeill are set to return. While rivals improved their rosters this offseason, the Lions’ talent and chemistry should be enough to claim the NFC North crown for a third straight year — if they can stay healthy.
3 Fearless Predictions for the Lions’ 2025 Season: Goff’s Dip & Hutch’s Rise
