Detroit Lions:  The Detroit Lions come in at #29 in my NFL Power Rankings. They were pretty bad last year, after an 0-5 start, Stafford got hot and finished 7-9. Let’s look at the roster. The QB position is average to above average. Stafford has a big arm and a lot of talent, but like his division foe Jay Cutler. He will put up big numbers like usual, but will worthless production accumulate to wins in the NFC North. The running back position is below average. Ameer Abdullah is an okay running back, Theo Riddick is great out of the backfield as a receiver but doesn’t offer much as a running back. Wide receivers are also bad with megatron retiring. Marvin jones is average, Golden Tate hasn’t played well when asked to be the main guy. The Tight Ends were solid, but depending on Eric Ebron’s injury, it could lead to them having to start Brandon Pettigrew, which is not good. The offensive line is getting better with the draft pick of Taylor Decker, but is still developing. So overall the offense is not very good. The dline is pretty good with two stars in Ziggy Ansah (who I think is an absolute stud) and Ngata. The Linebackers are bad. Whitehead and Van noy?  Barely know who those guys are. The Cornerbacks are solid. Darius Slay got a nice contract, and I think he is a top 5 cornerback in the NFL. He is underrated and is a nice foundation for the roster. The safeties are okay with Glover Quin Leading the way. The Lions have been up and down the last couple years and after big expectations with not so good results, (7-9) they will have a down year, Jim Caldwell will be fired, and Matt Stafford will be questioned, wondering if he is the guy.

MVP: Ziggy ansah

BOut: Ameer Abdullah

Key add: Taylor Decker/Marvin Jones

Record: 5-11

Week 1: At Colts: L

Week 2: Tennessee: W

Week 3: At Packers: L

Week 4: at Bears: L

Week 5: vs Eagles: W

Week 6: Vs Rams: W

Week 7: vs Redskins: W

Week 8: at Texans: L

Week 9: at Vikings: L

Week 10: BYE

Week 11: vs Jaguars: L

Week 12: vs vikings: L

Week 13: at Saints: L

Week 14: Vs Bears

Week 15: at Giants:L

Week 16: At Cowboys: L

Week 17: Vs packers: L