List Of Detroit Lions' 2012 Opponents

by Sean Yuille on Jan 2, 2012 6:27 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

The schedule for the Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL won't be released until April. We do already know which teams are on the Lions' schedule for next season, though. Because the NFL schedule is based on a rotation and matchups related to how the standings shake out, the Lions' list of opponents was locked into place after Sunday's games. Here they are:

Home: Packers, Vikings, Bears, Rams, Seahawks, Texans, Colts, Falcons

Away: Packers, Vikings, Bears, Cardinals, 49ers, Jaguars, Titans, Eagles

The Lions will take on the NFC West and AFC South in 2012, in addition to the NFC North teams home and away. They will also take on the Falcons and Eagles since the Lions came in second in the NFC North. The Falcons and Eagles finished second in the NFC South and NFC East, respectively, which is why the Lions drew them for next season.

For more analysis on the schedule, check out my post from Saturday.

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Wouldn't mind

Kicking the Bears’ asses with a side of cranberry sauce.

yeah buddy!

by bighitter5 on Jan 2, 2012 6:32 PM EST reply actions

I think

CBS gets the early Thanksgiving game in 2012 so I’m guessing it’ll be Houston

by mc keeper on Jan 2, 2012 6:38 PM EST up reply actions

When you look at advertising dollars

Corporations may feel they would be (lucky) to (pay a ton) for the Colts. The state of Texas will already have one team playing on T-Day.

"But the point is, finger-pointing is just what sports fans do when something doesn't go right." -- Kurt Mensching

by RealityIsOptionable on Jan 2, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

Took me a minute, but I got it lol

well played and steathly

Happier than a pig in shit that I was wrong about Matthew Stafford since 2009!
Go Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons!

by JazzyBBP on Jan 2, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

I know they made that change to the tv scheduling

with regards to afc games having to be on cbs and nfc on fox so I wonder if that might throw a curveball into this.

all I know is I am sick of the Thanksgiving schedule for us being AFC/GB/AFC/GB/AFC/GB. if the league wants GB to have a game, then just put them in the night game.

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by nuftjedi on Jan 3, 2012 12:01 AM EST up reply actions

Totally off topic and COMPLETELY EXPECTED

Knew this was gonna happen but still pisses me off. I haven’t seen a single article or press coverage on the mysterious third quarter back this year to break 5000 yards. Can’t get any love. Hope we win by any means possible Saturday. Everyone has this written off as a saints win they’ve totally forgotten the damn seahawks knocked them out first round last year. Let’s do it again.

Matt millen:He puts the oron in moron and the upid in dumb.

by awayfromthepride on Jan 2, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions

I think there were actually four.

Brees, Rodgers, Brady?

Fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.

by Elfuego51 on Jan 2, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions

Nevermind

I guess the one of four stat that I saw with Brady must have included Marino.

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by Elfuego51 on Jan 2, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

Well

Brees did it twice, so you’re not completely wrong.

"-Patrick Marleau has never not touched the plate at a Mexican restaurant immediately after it’s served to him."

by youratowel on Jan 2, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions

Brees, Brady, and Stafford this year

Brees (x2), Brady, Marino, and Stafford all-time.

by mcivor on Jan 3, 2012 1:58 AM EST up reply actions

yes

seems like we’re alredy in offseason mode we gotta soak in the playoffs guys

Lions 2011 "Luke 18:27"

by The.Lions on Jan 3, 2012 12:55 AM EST up reply actions

That's what happens when you're only third man down.

Might have gotten more play if the Lions had beaten the Packers instead of crapping out.

No slogans. Just win!!!

by drgarnett on Jan 3, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

thats a tough road to

The play offs next year. We are gonna need a real run game.

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by Waitingfortheroar on Jan 2, 2012 8:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions

It looks like an 11 - 5 season.

Did you guys see the size of that chicken?

by studmo on Jan 2, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

Interesting

At first glance it certainly looks like a favorable schedule. Maybe even a little less challenging than this year. I can’t wait to see how Mayhew and Co. improve upon a successful season.

"-Patrick Marleau has never not touched the plate at a Mexican restaurant immediately after it’s served to him."

by youratowel on Jan 2, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions

As a fan in Maryland...

PUMPED to see Philly on the road schedule.

by BallUHouston on Jan 2, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions

you thinking of going up to the game?

if so good luck :) I’d consider it, but I don’t have a group to go with and not sure I’m willing to risk dealing with Philly fans…. they are pretty much the worst across the board in my experience. As a Braves and Caps fan I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with them.

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by nuftjedi on Jan 2, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions

Im in Maryland too

Not going to Philly though. There fans are insane, and I dont feel like kicking some drunk assholes tail for a football team.

by DetroitLionKing on Jan 15, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

wow it did not take long for the Colts and Rams to clean their houses.

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by JCruize on Jan 2, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

Possible 7 home wins, plus GB.

by Tim 34 on Jan 2, 2012 11:05 PM EST reply actions

Random Question guys

Spags just got fired from the Rams, Do you think Gunny will be back and i dont think we would have a shot with spags but its an interesting question cause we do have a young defense

by Liontotheextreme on Jan 2, 2012 11:23 PM EST reply actions

wow, no cowboys?

It seems like we always play the cowboys. I guess since the eagles whipped their asses and came out in second place is the reason we get them over the girls.

I watch the Detroit Lions and I....

by Lions & Panthers Fan on Jan 3, 2012 6:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions