The Detroit Lions have several tough road tests awaiting them in the 2012 season, especially early in the season. Six of the Lions' first nine games are actually on the road, and it will be vital for them to survive that tough stretch if they want to make it back to the playoffs in 2012.

For his latest video for SB Nation and Pride Of Detroit, Jerry Mallory took a look at the Lions' three most pivotal road games in 2012. All of them come in the first part of the season, and they are really three of the most intriguing games on the entire 2012 schedule. You can find out which three road games Jerry highlighted in his first preview video for the 2012 season. Take a look:

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