The NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. Wednesday night. But we're tracking leaks and rumors for the Lions throughout the day.

Playing in the NFC North alone means a number of daunting contests, as the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers were also playoff teams last season. Even the Bears seem to be in a much better position with Johnson as head coach and a stronger roster around Caleb Williams for the quarterback's second season.

NFL schedule has finally been released! Check out our game-by-game predictions for every Lions game of the regular season.