The 2026 NFL schedule has officially been revealed. For sixth-year head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions , it’s an opportunity to right the wrongs of what was a disappointing 2025 season. They return plenty of playmakers who understand what it takes to win at a high level, and with a schedule that many believe to be favorable, it would not be a surprise to see the team rise to the ranks of the contending once again. Here’s my first attempt at predicting the Lions’ record with the schedule hot off the presses. Week 1 — Sunday, Sept. 13 vs. Saints (1 p.m., FOX) The Lions will open the season in front of the home crowd against the Saints, who are looking to grow in the second season of the Kellen Moore era. Tyler Shough had a strong finish to his rookie year, which has generated some optimism surrounding the future of their organization. Ultimately, the Lions have too much firepower for a Saints team that has been retooled this offseason.…