Detroit Lions 2016 Game-by-Game Predictions from the Opposing View
By Zac Snyder
![Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell (L) talks with head linesman Derick Bowers (74) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell (L) talks with head linesman Derick Bowers (74) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/6e11145d810b37a1ac23a51b531201ffb054644bd56dc98f5838e0c9153e61ca.jpg)
Week 3 – at Green Bay Packers
Week 17 – vs. Green Bay Packers
Read the full Packers Q&A here.
Ray Rivard of Lombardi Ave‘s prediction: Packers sweep
"Both the Packers and Lions have payback issues against one another. The Packers want to sweep the Lions this year because Detroit somehow won in Wisconsin last year. That hurt. However, the Lions are also still stinging from the Hail Mary win Aaron Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and the Packers put on them late last season. That play will never be forgotten – by everyone. I feel the Lions, withoutCalvin Johnson to lean on, is a much weaker opponent, but they are a divisional opponent and always a tough one. Should be an interesting matchup this coming season. In the end, I see the Packers sweeping the Lions."
Lions’ record: 0.5-3.5
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