With the NFL Scouting Combine just over a week away, and free agency kicking off next month, it’s never too early to look ahead to the next season.
CBSSports.com recently previewed the strength of schedule for each NFL team in 2018 based off the combined record of their opponents in 2017.
The Detroit Lions are tied with New Orleans for the second toughest strength of schedule with an opponent combined record of 137-119. Only NFC North foe Green Bay has it tougher (138-118).
The Lions play the four teams in the NFC West and the AFC East in next year’s annual rotation of division matchups.