Predicting the 2011 Detroit Lions Record Game By Game

Hello Lions fans! Coming off the heels of a very strong finish to 2010, it is almost impossible to not look ahead to 2011! There is a long way to go before will know what the final roster will look like, or if we will even have football in 2011. However, i am going to take an early look at the Lions 2010 opponents, and figure out which games I think are winnable. Remember,  we know who the Lions will play, the schedule just has not been determined yet. So sit back and enjoy this article.

Green Bay Packers-Home

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 12: Andrew Quarless #81 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by DeAndre Levy #54 and Prince Miller #38 of the Detroit Lions on December 12, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 7-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/G

In 2010, the Lions beat the Packers 7-3 towards the end of the season at home, and lost by 2 points in a heartbreaker on the road. these results would be considered very succesful. The Lions are bound to continue growing, and that is why i think they will win this game, or at least have a very good chance to win.

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Green Bay Packers Road

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 15: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after the catch against the Atlanta Falcons during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Packers won 48-21.

We certainly have the potential to compete with the packers on the road, but I see this game as being a close game that the Packers pull out. They are a very good team and i don't see the lions sweeping a season series against them

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Chicago Bears- Home

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 05: Earl Bennett #80 of the Chicago Bears catches a 12 yard pass for a first down as Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions makes the stop during the game at Ford Field on December 5, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeated the Lio

The Lions played the bears twice this season and were robbed in both games. once on the ndamukong Suh facemask call and another on the complete the process of the catch rule. I see the Lions beating a very overrated Bears team once this season and i believe that win will come at home

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Chicago Bears Road

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears is congrtaulated by Matt Forte #22 and Greg Olsen #82 after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on December 20, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo

Although i do believe the Bears are overrated, they are still a very good team and are good at home. They will bring back a lot of players from this seasons team. i think they will knock off the Lions fairly easily at Home this year.

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Minnesota Vikings Home

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 02: Maurice Morris #28 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 20-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty

The Lions beat the Vikings in the last game of the 2010 season 20-13 and the Vikings were 6-10 that season. i see these 2 teams as going in completely different directions, the Lions up and the Vikings down. I think the Lions dominate this game at home.

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Minnesota Vikings Road

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 13: A torn section of the roof sags inside the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 13, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Metrodome's roof collapsed under the weight of snow after a powerful blizzard hit the area on Decemb

So far I have not picked the Lions to win a divison road game and I think this is the one they will win. they are on a rise and i think they beat the Vikings in a close one on the road here.

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Atlanta Falcons Home

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on against the Green Bay Packers during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Packers won 48-21. (Photo by Stree

This will be a very good game in my opinion. With 2 great young quarterbacks and 2 great offenses we will see a ton of points. i think the Falcons come away with the victory howver, because they are more experienced with close games. However, i am very excited to watch this game

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New Orleans Saints Away

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SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 08: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs down field against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2011 NFC wild-card playoff game at Qwest Field on January 8, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

If this were a home game for the Lions, i would predict a win for them . However, on the road i think the firepower of a Drew Brees offense will be too much for the Lions to handle. i see them losing this game.\

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Carolina Panthers Home

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on January 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

This is the game i think the Lions will lick any wounds from the previous weeks and get a blowout win. Their d-line will destroy the panthers and the offense will put up 30+ points. i see this as an easy win.

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Tampa Bay Bucs Away

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 19: Kicker Dave Rayner #3 of the Detroit Lions kicks the winning field goal in overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Image

Can the Lions beat the Bucs on the road 2 years in a row? I'd say yes, because we will have our quarterback back(hopefully). Both of our teams will be much improved. if the lions want to be a playoff team, this is a game they have to win. I think they will win this game.

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San Francisco 49ers Home

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 07: Jim Harbaugh speaks at a press conference where he was introduced as the new San Francisco 49ers head coach at the Palace Hotel on January 7, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

This will be a very good game if the 49ers get a quarterback. However, I don't see this 49er team coming into the lions house and pulling off an upset. I think this will be a big win for the detroit Lions.

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Dallas Cowboys Away

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Jon Kitna #3 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles with the ball against defensive end Turk McBride #75 of the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Lions 35-19

This is a game i just don't see the Lions winning. i think the Cowboys will be a pretty good team next year and will knock off the Lions at their house. With tony romo back, they will have a very explosive offense.

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Kansas City Chiefs Home

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens as the Ravens defeated the Chiefs 30-7 in their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 9, 2011 in Kansa

This game could go either way as well as the game with the Chargers at home. I see the Lions winning this one by a slim margin in a very good game. i think the playoffs showed the chiefs are not for real.

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Denver Broncos Away

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DENVER - JANUARY 02: General view of the stadium as the Denver Broncos face the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

I am almost positive that neither john Elway, Nick Fairley, or daquen Bowers could turn this team into a good team in 2011. The Lions should get another road win right on this field against the Broncos.

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San Diego Chargers Home

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DENVER - JANUARY 02: Wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu #89 of the San Diego Chargers dives for a pass against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28. (Photo by Doug Pe

Phillip rivers was not happy about missing the playoffs this year. i don't think it will happen again. the Chargers will have a phenomenol regular season including rolling over a good lions team at home.

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Oakland Raiders Away

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

This game could really go either way as you never know what you are getting with the raiders. However, i see the Lions getting a huge road win and upsetting the oakland Raiders. This would be a huge win for the franchise.

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Playoffs?

Its hard to believe we could actually be talking about playoffs for a Lions team, but by looking at the schedule game by game, it is entirely possible. There are a ton of winnable games on this schedule for the lions. Comment with any feedback you may have! Thanks for reading and GO LIONS!!!!!!