The worst record since 2012, if one writer's prediction is correct.
That's probably not the way Matt Patricia would like to start his Detroit Lions tenure, but those who follow the NFL know there's a fine line between mediocrity and contention.
Still, when USA Today's Nate Davis submitted his 2018 season predictions, he has the Lions going 6-10, worst in the NFC North.
From Davis:
"Could be two steps forward and one step back under rookie head coach Matt Patricia. This year will be the step back for a team that has one home game in its final four weeks.