NFL Writer Makes Stunning Lions Season Prediction

Conor Orr is not merely predicting a Detroit Lions rebound in 2026.

He is forecasting a full-blown return to the top of the NFC.

In his annual exercise predicting every game of the NFL regular season, the Sports Illustrated senior writer has Detroit finishing 14-3, comfortably winning the NFC North and securing the conference's No. 1 playoff seed.