Detroit vs. Everybody: 64 Percent of NFL Experts Select Lions to Win

Read more why the Lions are favored to defeat the Jets.
In this story:

The Detroit Lions are currently 1.5-point road underdogs against the New York Jets.

Both teams are uniquely similar entering this Week 15 matchup, as both are trying to take their current rebuilds to the next level. 

The Jets (7-6) are coming into this week having lost four of their last six games. For the Lions (6-7), winning five of the past six games has rejuvenated the roster, coaching staff and fanbase. 

According to NFL Pickwatch, 64 percent of NFL experts are now predicting the Lions will defeat the Jets in Week 15 at MetLife Stadium. 

One factor that gives the Lions and their supporters hope entering the final stretch of the 2022 season has been the improving health of the roster. 

More: Lions Waive WR Tom Kennedy, Activate RB Craig Reynolds Ahead of Jets Game

With the majority of the offensive line playing at a high level and healthy, the team looks poised to play up to their potential, both offensively an defensively. 

"He looks pretty good right now," Dan Campbell said, when asked about the health of offensive lineman Evan Brown. "So, hopefully today if he looks alright he’ll be ready to go, but he’s had a good week.”

The opportunity to have five quality linemen along the offensive line playing together gives Detroit's coaching staff and offense a boost of confidence. 

"It is big, especially those five," said Campbell. "I think it’s a lot like your O-line and your secondary all playing together I think is big. To have the continuity and those guys communicate and working with each other, understand where your leverage is at and all those things I think is big. So, to get him back is a -- that gives us a little bit of a boost for sure.”


Published
John Maakaron
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!