Our Free Press sports writers and columnists make their predictions on who many wins the Detroit Lions get in 2020, and whether they'll qualify for the new expanded playoff format:
Dave Birkett: 9-7
The reason: Back in 2018, I dinged the Lions’ win total because the vibe around the team was so bad, and they struggled to a 6-10 record. Well, the way Matt Patricia and Co. have handled this very unique offseason has given me the opposite feeling. The Lions could be a surprise this year, and Matthew Stafford and the offense look good enough to make the playoffs.