It’s finally here. Week 1 of the 2025 season is underway. But before we start breaking down the Detroit Lions’ opponent for the opener, the Green Bay Packers, it’s always nice to remind ourselves where this team sits from the perspective of national analysts.

Let’s take a look at this week’s power rankings:

“Here we go, man, 2025” — Dan Campbell

Yahoo Sports: 3 (Previous rank: 3)

From Frank Schwab:

The Lions couldn’t have been happy to see Micah Parsons go to a very good Packers team. Detroit should still be considered a Super Bowl contender, but it first has to survive the gauntlet of the NFC North.

ESPN: 3 (Previous rank: 3)

From Mike Clay:

Injuries decimated the Lions’ defense in 2024, which led to a quick playoff exit after a dominant 15-2 regular season. The departures of coor

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