In his last game against the Cardinals, Matthew Stafford was benched for the only time in his career. In the 27 games since that day, he's completed 66.6 percent of his passes for 50 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and a QB rating of 99.1. He's been among the league's best quarterbacks under Jim Bob Cooter, and that should be enough to carry Detroit to a season-opening win despite serious concerns about whether the defensive will be able to get after Carson Palmer. Lions 31, Cardinals 28
Detroit opens the 2017 season riding on a four-game losing streak that began back in New York, and the challenge will be no easier this year as the Giants host their home opener on Monday Night Football.