Where Do the Lions Stand in the 2025 NFL Power Rankings?
The dust has barely settled on Super Bowl LIX, but the way-too-early power rankings are already rolling in. So, where do the Detroit Lions stand as they gear up for another shot at glory?
Most analysts still have the Lions among the NFL’s top teams, despite major coaching staff changes. ESPN ranks them third, highlighting the loss of key assistants like Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, but noting Detroit’s quick moves to replace them—bringing back John Morton as OC and promoting Kelvin Sheppard to DC.
The Athletic puts Detroit at fourth, pointing out that Campbell’s ability to navigate these changes will be one of his toughest challenges yet. Meanwhile, FOX Sports is more optimistic, ranking them second and emphasizing that the roster remains loaded, with Aidan Hutchinson set to return in 2025.
Not everyone is as high on Detroit. Yahoo! Sports has them at fifth, skeptical about how seamless the coaching transition will be, while Sporting News is a bit harsher, ranking them seventh and questioning if they can maintain their momentum after playoff struggles.
Bottom line? The Lions are still contenders, but they’ll have to prove they can weather the storm of coaching turnover and defensive concerns. What do you think—will Detroit stay on top, or are they in for a tougher road in 2025?
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