The Detroit Lions are not shying away from the lofty expectations they face ahead of the 2024 season.
After a run to the NFC Championship last season, Dan Campbell's group has its eyes set on the ultimate prize. It won't be an easy journey, and no two NFL seasons are the same, but the Lions believe they have a stable core in place.
However, sometimes fate has other plans. With training camp drawing near on the horizon, here is every NFC North team's best-case and worst-case scenarios.
Detroit Lions
Best case: If all the core players stay healthy, Detroit will contend for the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Dan Campbell’s team has its eyes on the Lombardi Trophy.
Worst case: An injury to one of its key contributors such as Jared Goff or Amon-Ra St. Brown. If Detroit deals with injuries that it cannot overcome, the rigorous schedule could lead to the team ultimately battling for a wild-card spot late in the year. —
