Free Press sports writers and columnists predict the Detroit Lions' season opener against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Check out our season predictions, including the playoffs.
Carlos Monarrez
Lions 27, Jets 20: The Lions’ revamped run game will give their offense even more fire power. Their defense will give up ground yards to Bilal Powell and Isaiah Crowell, but rookie QB Sam Darnold won’t be able to make much happen in the air.
Jeff Seidel
Lions 35, Jets 31: The Lions looked horrible during the preseason, but I keep telling myself, “It was only the preseason.