The Detroit Lions have a slew of especially interesting games on their schedule in 2024, which was revealed on Wednesday night. However, you can pick out at least one intriguing storyline for each contest on the slate.
There are a few notable things in the schedule, including five primetime games, an early bye and a brutal road stretch that has the Lions playing five road games over seven weeks against a slew of quality opponents.
We had more observations from the Lions' 2024 schedule, which you can check out in our takeaways article. Now, without further ado, a look at at least one interesting storyline for each of Detroit's opponents for this coming season.
Lions schedule storylines
Los Angeles Rams
-Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff play former teams
-2023 playoffs rematch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-2023 playoffs rematch
-Carlton Davis faces old team
Arizona Cardinals
-First look at Marvin Harrison Jr.
Seattle Seahawks
-Lions have lost last six and 9-of-10 vs. Seahawks
Dallas Cowboys
-Rematch of "did not report as eligible" game in 2023
Minnesota Vikings
-First look at J.J. McCarthy
-The rivalry
Tennessee Titans
-Aaron Glenn was candidate for Titans head coach
Green Bay Packers
-The rivalry
-Potential battle for first place
Houston Texans
-Potential Super Bowl preview
Jacksonville Jaguars
-Lions have four-game winning streak vs. Jags
Indianapolis Colts
Joe Flacco could set NFL record for losses to 31 teams
Chicago Bears
-First look at Caleb Williams
-Potential battle for first place
-The rivalry
Buffalo Bills
-Lions have lost last four and 6-of-7 vs. Bills