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Detroit Lions 2026 award predictions: My MVP pick is easy, but the breakout player might surprise you

Some Lions award picks practically made themselves. Others require betting on young players taking much bigger roles than anyone expects in 2026. The Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 season against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and before the action starts, it’s time to hand out some preseason superlatives.

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What to Know About Detroit Lions Official Against Saints

The officiating crew for the Detroit Lions' 2026 regular season opener has been revealed. Alan Eck will be the referee for Sunday's game, which will open the campaign for Dan Campbell's team.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / September 9

A Bold Ranking Worries the Lions Have No Real Plan Behind an Aging Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions have a few new starters on both sides of the ball in 2026, but the team’s core pieces remain on the roster and are playing at a high level, especially quarterback Jared Goff.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Lions Initial Week 1 Injury Report: The Good and The Bad

The Detroit Lions have officially begun preparations for their season opener at home against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Dan Campbell’s group returned to practice this week and will continue until Sunday’s contest.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by team' quiz

Michael Niese News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Detroit Lions Terminate Contract of 28-Year-Old Lineman

The Detroit Lions have ended their relationship with center Michael Niese, waiving the 28-year-old from injured reserve with an injury settlement, via ESPN’s NFL transaction log.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 9

Projecting When Each Lions Rookie Could Crack Starting Lineup

The Detroit Lions have several rookies who could wind up playing significant roles for the team throughout the 2026 season. All but one of the team's draft picks made the roster out of training camp, with Tyre West landing on the practice squad.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 9

'He’s playing at a high level' – Dan Campbell lauds Detroit Lions star

The Detroit Lions are one of the favorites to win the NFC North heading into the new NFL season. Head coach Dan Campbell is confident heading into the new season and was recently a guest on 97.1 The Ticket ahead of the season opener.

Detroit Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'He Shouldn’t Have to Pay': Dan Campbell Calls Out Tony Romo for Claiming He Put Out a Cigarette on Him

Dan Campbell had already established himself as a veteran tight end in the NFL before joining the Dallas Cowboys during the 2003 season. At the same time, Dallas had just signed quarterback Tony Romo as an undrafted free agent.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 9

Two Saints Players Lions Must Worry About

The Detroit Lions should have the upper hand in their season-opening contest with the New Orleans Saints. Yet, there are a couple of Saints players who could wreak havoc against Dan Campbell's squad on Sunday.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Dan Campbell just crushed your dreams if you’re hoping the Lions were going to make a huge trade soon

Detroit still has cap work to do, but Campbell’s comments about his secondary and two recent cornerback developments make a pre-Week 1 blockbuster difficult to buy.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Dan Campbell just answered who the Lions’ return man is going to be after cutting Greg Dortch

Kennedy proved late last season that he could handle the job. Now the only question is whether Detroit elevates him or puts him directly on the 53. One of the biggest questions for the Detroit Lions coming out of training camp was settled Wednesday morning.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 9

Projecting Detroit Lions 2026 Statistical Leaders

The Detroit Lions open the regular season Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. With the season opener quickly approaching, here are Lions OnSI's predictions for which players will lead the team in a number of statistical categories.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 9

Everything Jared Goff Said Before Lions Week 1 Contest Against Saints

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. dubbed a player 'under pressure' this season

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shares if has regrets about playing style after injury-plagued season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was asked if he has any regrets about his playing style after he endured an injury-plagued second pro season.

Commanders are NFL’s only team missing from Top 100 player list

Four NFL teams that should be terrified by their lack of roster depth

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 2