Lions get the slightest bump down in latest power rankings ahead of Week 1

When thinking about the 2024 Detroit Lions, you are likely to think of phrases such as "close, but no cigar," "not quite," and, "just out of reach." The 15-2 squad went from Super Bowl contenders to barely hanging on by a thread as a result of injuries pouring on and into the NFC Divisional round. In 2025, Detroit is looking to turn that feeling on its head, and finally reach the pinnacle of football success. To get there, they'll have to impress in the regular season once again and stay healthy throughout. Easier said than done, to be sure. But, there are plenty of factors in their control, and some that aren't. The latter is what knocks them just out of the top five of Sayre Bedinger's latest power rankings ahead of Week 1 for NFL Spin Zone. "I still really like the Detroit Lions this year. Let me just preface by saying that. There is no denying this team’s overall level of talent on both sides of the ball. But there is also no denying that losing Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn is going to be a factor worth w