The Detroit Lions ' 2026 schedule is expected to be a favorable one. In 2025, the Lions were coming off a second consecutive NFC North title and drew a loaded schedule as a result. They finished 9-8, and played a total of seven games against teams that made the postseason. Because they finished in last in the NFC North last season, their non-divisional tie-in games will be against teams from other divisions who also finished at the bottom of their respective divisions. A year after playing division winners in these slots, the Lions will play teams such as the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans for their crossover games. Many pundits would agree that the talent on Detroit's roster is not indicative of a last-place team, and as a result it's expected that they will be the favorites on paper in many of these games. Based on opposing projected win totals the Lions have the easiest schedule in the league according to Sharp Football.…