Halfway Point: Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Season Predictions - Rock's Locks 🔒
Season Long Predictions Updated 11.10.2025
2025 DETROIT LIONS SEASON OUTLOOK
The final call of the Detroit Lions season is 14-3. With this record the Lions should be in position to take the NFC North for a 3rd time in back-to back-to back seasons. Will Rock dives into the season expectations and predictions in the annual tradition known as Rock’s Locks 🔒
Week 10: Lions Record: 5-3 | Rock’s Locks: 4-4
1st Quarter Call | (4-0)
Week 1 the Detroit Lions take down the Packers away (win margin +10). Week 2 there is no way you can tell me that Ben Johnson is coming back to Ford Field and beating the Lions. The Lions beat the Bears (win margin +9) open up the division and the season 2-0.
Week three, the Lions are headed to Baltimore and the Lions will pull out a close game beating the Ravens (win margin +6). Now sitting at 3-0 and a strong start to the season, the Lions come back home to take on the Browns winning this game in convincing fashion (win margin +14).
Quarter 1 Updates: Rock 3-1 | Lions 3-1
Week 1 Vs Packers: Lions Lose As Defense Fails To Impress: 27-13
The Detroit Lions opened up the season on the road and blew every tire on the way to Green Bay. This was one of the worst efforts, game plans and execution we have witnessed by the Detroit Lions since 2021. Lions lose 27-13
Week 2 Vs Bears: Benedict Johnson Gets STOMPED OUT: 52-21
The Lions came home for the grudge match versus Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. It was everything I expected and more! Ben was booed viciously, and the epic lack of control for his team made it all the more sweeter of a victory. The Lions put on a display of force putting up 52 points, over 500 yards of offense and Goff threw for 5 TDs. Goff also broke more records go figure and show Ben Johnson just how much he will miss Detroit.
Week 3 Vs Ravens: Lions Win Crushing Ravens ON MNF: 38-30
The Lions put on a clinic against the Ravens. The Detroit Lions went into M&T Bank Stadium and delivered a physical, explosive performance that overwhelmed the Ravens 38–30 on Monday night. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery each scored two rushing touchdowns, combining for 224 yards on the ground as Detroit bullied Baltimore’s front seven from start to finish. Detroit’s defense sacked Lamar Jackson seven times, tying the most he’s ever taken in a single game. Baltimore managed 288 passing yards and three touchdowns from Jackson, but the Lions held the Ravens to just 85 rushing yards and forced a critical fourth-quarter fumble from Derrick Henry.
Week 4 Vs Browns: Convincing Win VS #1 Defense: 34–10
The Lions improved to 3–1 with a convincing 34–10 win over the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4. Despite a modest offensive output, Detroit capitalized on turnovers and special teams to seize control of the game.
Jared Goff went 16-of-27 for 168 yards, throwing two touchdown passes to Amon‑Ra St. Brown, who finished with 7 catches for 70 yards. This brings St. Brown to six touchdowns in his last three games. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs added balance with 91 rushing yards on 15 carries, including an 8‑yard touchdown run. Kalif Raymond returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, stretching Detroit’s lead and deflating Cleveland’s hopes.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless. Aidan Hutchinson recorded two sacks and forced a fumble, while the secondary picked off Joe Flacco twice. In total, Detroit converted three Browns turnovers into 17 points. Jack Campbell led the team with 10 tackles, and Alex Anzalone added a sack and an interception
2nd Quarter Call | (3-1)
Week five the Lions head south to Cincinnati. After a tough four weeks of play, learning the new schemes, the Lions should be rolling at this point. With their 3rd road game in five weeks the Lions drop this one in a shootout to end the 4th quarter (margin loss -4).
The Lions have not lost back to back games in over 22 months, but they do stay on the road this time headed to Kansas City. The Lions win this one in convincing fashion (win margin + 14).
Heading back home week seven to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs before a much needed bye week. The Lions take care of business with another win (win margin + 5). To finish the 2nd quarter, the Lions have a bye week week 8.
The Lions come back home week 9 after the bye week to take on the Vikings in the 3rd division matchup of the season, this is a win. JJ McCarthy is not who you thought he was (win margin +12).
Quarter 2 Updates: Rock 1-3 | Lions 2-2
Week 5 Vs Bengals: Lions Cruise Over To A Victory: 37-24
I had this penciled in as a loss, assuming Joe Burrow would be under center. Instead, the Detroit Lions pushed their record to 4–1 with a 37–24 road win at Paycor Stadium. It marked Detroit’s fourth straight victory and their first over Cincinnati since 1992.
Offense: Jared Goff was nearly flawless, completing 19 of 23 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns (153.0 passer rating). He connected with Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, and rookie Isaac TeSlaa for scores. David Montgomery had a special homecoming, rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown while also throwing a 3‑yard TD pass to Brock Wright on a trick play. Gibbs added 54 rushing yards and a 20‑yard receiving touchdown.
Defense & Special Teams: Detroit’s defense forced three interceptions (Amik Robertson, Kerby Joseph, Alex Anzalone), converting them into 14 points. Aidan Hutchinson and Derrick Barnes combined for three sacks, with Barnes also recording a late safety. Jack Fox pinned the Bengals inside their own 10 four times, flipping field position all afternoon
Key Stat: Detroit led 28–3 entering the fourth quarter before Cincinnati added three late touchdowns. The Lions’ balance across all three phases — offense, defense, and special teams — proved decisive.
Week 6 Vs Chiefs: Lions Drop A Heartbreaker To The Refs: 17-30
Offense: Jared Goff battled through a tough night against Kansas City’s defense, completing 23 of 29 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Goff found Jameson Williams for a 22‑yard strike and Sam LaPorta for a short 4‑yard score, keeping Detroit within reach. Jahmyr Gibbs provided bursts of energy with 65 rushing yards on 17 carries, while also adding key receptions out of the backfield. Amon‑Ra St. Brown was held in check, finishing with just 45 yards, as the Chiefs’ secondary limited Detroit’s rhythm.
Defense & Special Teams: Detroit’s defense couldn’t find the turnover magic it had shown in earlier weeks. Patrick Mahomes was sharp, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a score. Marquise Brown torched the Lions with two touchdown grabs, and rookie Xavier Worthy added another. Aidan Hutchinson generated pressure and forced a strip sack, but Kansas City recovered momentum immediately the next play. For special teams, Jake Bates converted a 28‑yard field goal, but Jack Fox was forced to punt deep multiple times as Detroit’s offense stalled.
Key Stat: Kansas City played a clean game — zero turnovers, zero penalties — while Detroit was flagged six times, including two drive‑killing holds. Let me say that again, the Chiefs were dirty as hell but refs clearly had other plans. That imbalance fueled postgame frustration and reignited the “rigged nfl” conversation. The perception that officiating tilted momentum only added to the sting of a 30–17 defeat.
Week 7 Vs Bucs: Lions Thump Bucs With Legion Of Whom: 24-9
Offense: Jared Goff was efficient, completing 20 of 29 passes for 241 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He opened the scoring with a 27‑yard strike to Amon‑Ra St. Brown, setting the tone for Detroit’s passing game. The night belonged to Jahmyr Gibbs, who delivered two highlight‑reel rushing touchdowns — a 78‑yard sprint in the second quarter and a 5‑yard score in the third — finishing with 17 carries for 124 yards. Gibbs’ explosiveness kept Tampa Bay’s defense on its heels, while David Montgomery chipped in steady short‑yardage work.
Defense & Special Teams: Detroit’s defense frustrated Baker Mayfield, holding him to one touchdown pass while forcing an interception. The Buccaneers managed just 9 points, with their lone touchdown coming on a 22‑yard pass to Tez Johnson in the third quarter. Al-Quadin Muhammad, Derrick Barnes & Jack Campbell applied consistent pressure, collapsing the pocket and limiting Tampa Bay’s deep shots. Special teams added their own spark: Jake Bates drilled a 58‑yard field goal in the fourth quarter while Jack Fox’s punting controlled field position, pinning the Bucs deep multiple times.
Key Stat: Detroit outgained Tampa Bay 379 to 251 in total yards, with Gibbs alone accounting for 83% of the Lions’ rushing production. Both teams were flagged six times, but Lions fans noted how timing and enforcement seemed to favor Tampa Bay early, fueling another round of “rigged NFL” conversations in the aftermath. The perception of uneven officiating lingered despite Detroit’s decisive 24–9 victory.
Week 9 Vs Vikings: Lions Lose Ugly & Unprepared: 24-27
Offense: Jared Goff opened strong, hitting Sam LaPorta for a 40‑yard touchdown on the opening drive. The Vikings poured on 14 unanswered points in the 1st quarter. Halfway through the 2nd quarter Montgomery scored on a 2-yd run tying the game. Vikings added a FG late in the 2nd and 7 more points to open the 3rd quarter. Down 10 the Lions cannot convert a turnover into a touchdown settling for a FG. Down 27-17 Goff connected with Jameson Williams on a 34‑yard strike with under two minutes left, trimming the deficit to 27–24. It was too little to late as John Morton called a terrible game with ZERO rhythm!
Goff finished 25 of 37 for 284 yards and two touchdowns, but Detroit’s offense sputtered in between, managing just 65 rushing yards. A lost David Montgomery fumble in the third stalled momentum. Amon‑Ra St. Brown dropped a potential touchdown in the end zone, emblematic of a night where execution slipped at key moments.
Defense & Special Teams: Detroit’s defense was unable to contain McCarthy, who threw touchdowns to Justin Jefferson (10 yards) and T.J. Hockenson (7 yards) and scrambled for a 9‑yard score. The Lions’ pass rush pressured and produced 5 sacks but couldn’t finish on the next play allowing Minnesota to convert clutch third downs.
Special teams compounded the frustration. The Lions 1st Kickoff was returned 61 yards giving the Vikings FG range to start their 1st drive that ended in 7 points. A Jake Bates kickoff was returned for a TD, and had it not been for a holding call it would have stood. Jake Bates hit a 41‑yard field goal, but his earlier attempt was blocked and the ball returned deep into Lions territory setting up a Vikings field goal extending the Vikings lead. Jack Fox’s punting was steady, but the blocked kick and failures by the coverage teams loomed large.
Key Stat: Detroit was held to 305 total yards and just 65 rushing yards, while Minnesota managed only 258 yards but capitalized on mistakes piling up 142 rushing yards against a stiff Lions run defense. The Lions committed 10 penalties, including two defensive holds that extended Vikings drives. That imbalance plus a fumble and the blocked field goal were huge momentum‑shifting moments.
3rd Quarter Call: 3-1 | Rock 1-0 | Lions 1-0
Back on the road in week 10, the Lions have revenge on their minds headed to Washington. Aidan has his best game of the season, as well as Terrion Arnold, this is a win (win margin +8).
Lions emptied the tank versus the commanders, and now head to Philadelphia week 11. I do believe this game can be won and can go either way. With the Lions gassed from week 10, the Lions drop a close game week 11 (margin loss -4). Lions head home for week 12 to take on the Giants, this should be an easier matchup defensively for the LIons, offensively they will encounter a stiff defensive front, Lions win (win margin +8).
Lions back home in week 13 to face the Packers. The Lions are in a groove defensively putting on a dominant display in this game, lions win (win margin +11).
Quarter 3 Updates: Rock 1-0 | Lions 1-0
Week 10 Vs Wash: Dan Campbell Takes Control Lions Win: 44-22
Dan Campbell’s decision to take over play-calling was a bold move that paid immediate dividends. The Lions’ offense looked explosive, creative, and unstoppable - exactly what Campbell envisioned when he took the job.
With the Lions sitting at 6-3 and firing on all cylinders, the question isn’t whether they can make the playoffs - it’s whether they can win the Super Bowl. And with Campbell calling plays, that possibility just became a lot more realistic.
Offense: Dan Campbell stripped John Morton of play-calling duties and took control himself, producing immediate and explosive results. The Lions scored on every single drive except the final possession that ended the game, posting a season-high 546 total yards and 44 points. Jared Goff operated with precision and rhythm, executing Campbell’s aggressive game plan flawlessly with multiple touchdown passes and zero turnovers. The running game came alive after managing just 65 yards against Minnesota, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs forming a dynamic duo that punished Washington’s defense with physical, downhill running.
Goff’s efficiency was on full display as he distributed the ball to his elite weapons. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta all made significant contributions in a balanced attack that kept the Commanders’ defense off-balance. The red zone execution was perfect—the Lions finished drives with touchdowns instead of settling for field goals, a stark contrast to recent weeks. Campbell’s play-action concepts devastated Washington’s secondary, and his aggressive fourth-down mentality kept drives alive. The offense operated with tempo, rhythm, and purpose—everything that had been missing under Morton’s play-calling.
Defense & Special Teams: The Lions’ defense held Washington to 22 points and forced the Commanders into difficult situations throughout the game. While the Commanders managed to score, Detroit’s defense made key stops when needed and didn’t allow Washington to establish any momentum. The pass rush generated pressure, and the secondary limited big plays downfield.
Special teams performed solidly with no major breakdowns. Jake Bates connected on field goal attempts, and Jack Fox’s punting pinned Washington deep when needed. The coverage units were disciplined and didn’t allow explosive returns that had plagued them in previous weeks.
Key Stat: The Lions posted a season-high 546 total yards and 44 points while scoring on every drive except the final possession. The offensive explosion represented a massive improvement from the previous three games where Detroit averaged just 21.7 points per game. Campbell’s play-calling produced immediate results: better rhythm, aggressive downfield shots, perfect red zone execution, and balanced utilization of the Lions’ elite weapons. The contrast between Morton’s stagnant offense (65 rushing yards vs. Vikings) and Campbell’s explosive attack (546 total yards vs. Commanders) couldn’t be more stark—and it raises serious questions about Morton’s future with the organization.
4th Quarter Call | 4-1
Leading the NFC North the Lions start the last quarter against an NFC rival Dallas Cowboys, this time at home, lions win big (win margin +16). Back on the road week 14, the Lions face another NFC rival in the L.A. Rams. This time Goff gets booed and no kids are involved, oh wait. Jared gets his final revenge winning in L.A (win margin +9).
Back home after a long trip and not much time in between the upcoming games. The Lions take on the Steelers week 16. Aaron Rodgers has been playing well, but not good enough, Lions win a close game (win margin +5).
The Final two division matchups are last, the Minnesota Vikings week 17 on the road on Christmas. With the Lions two games ahead of the Packers, the Lions must win at least one game. Taking care of business in Minnesota the Lions open up a W on Christmas (win margin +6).
With the Lions out front winning the NFC 1 seed once again, Dan Campbell decides to rest some starters in preparation for the postseason. The game against Chicago week 18 at Soldier field ends in a loss for the Lions (margin loss -5)
2025 Stats Predictions |
Lions Record: 14-3
Lions: #1 Seed NFC
Goff: +4800 YDs passing | 40 TDs | 11 INT
Gibbs: +1300 YDs rushing | +600 YDs receiving | 19 TDs
Montgomery: +1000 YDs Rushing | +350 YDs Receiving | 12+ TDs
St. Brown: +1300 YDs receiving | 12+ TDs
Jameson Williams: +1200 YDs receiving | 10+ TDs
Sam LaPorta: +900 YDs Receiving | 9+ TDs
Isaac Teslaa: +400 YDs Receiving | 5+ TDs
Aidan Hutchinson: 12+ Sacks
Marcus Davenport: 15+ Games Played | 10 sacks
Lions Defense: Top 5 Overall
Lions Scoring Defense: > 19.99 PPG
The last prediction cannot be spoken
2025 Predictions | Stats Updated 11.11.2025
Lions Record: 6-3
Lions NFC Seeding: #3
NFC North Rankings: 1ST
Goff:
2235 YDs Passing (2,565 To Go) | 20 TD (20+ To Go) | 3 INT (< 8 Left)
Gibbs:
693 Rush YDs (607+ To Go) | 227 Rec YDs (373+ To Go) | 10TD (9+ To Go)
Montgomery:
466 Rush YDs (534+ To Go) | 106 Rec YDs (244+ To Go) | 5TD (7+ To Go)
St. Brown:
693 YDs Receiving (607+ To Go) | 8TDs (4+ To Go)
Jameson Williams:
474 YDs Receiving (726+ To Go) | 4TDs (6+ To Go)
Sam LaPorta:
489 YDs Receiving (+411 To Go) | 3TDs (6+ To Go)
Isaac Teslaa:
65 YDs Receiving (346+ To Go) | 2TDs (3+ To Go)
Aidan Hutchinson:
7 Sacks (5+ Sacks To Go)
Marcus Davenport: Will Finish Under The Expected Prediction
2 Game (9+ Games To Go) | 1 Sacks (9+ Sacks To Go)
Lions Defense:
7th | Move Up 1 Spot After Week 10
Lions Scoring Defense:
22.2 PPG | 19.33 Last 3 Games | Last Game 22 PPG
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