USA Today Projects Detroit Lions Winning Only Three Games in 2021

Will the Detroit Lions be among the worst teams in the NFL in 2021?

John Maakaron | Jul 22, 2021

Heading into training camp, the hope among supporters of the Detroit Lions is that the new coaching staff, led by head coach Dan Campbell, will change the losing culture that has permeated the locker room the past few seasons.

Change will certainly take a little bit of time, as the organization has at least been willing to acknowledge it is retooling, after finishing in last place in the NFC North division the past few seasons.

In reviewing the projections of many NFL analysts, the expectation is that Detroit will only win five-six games this upcoming season.

One writer, USA Today's Nate Davis, believes things will be much worse for the Lions in 2021.

In his recent projection of each NFL team's 2021 record, the Lions are only winning three games.

"The philosophical overhaul is intriguing --including the expected re-emphasis of the run game --and new GM Brad Holmes has amassed future draft capital that should spark an about face," Davis explained. "But the holes on this roster make you wonder if the win total will rival the amount of kneecaps bitten this season -- especially with the September calendar serving up the 49ers, Packers and Ravens."

Training camp is set to begin on Wednesday, July 28, and Detroit kicks off its 2021 season in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Published Jul 22, 2021

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!