The Lions will reap the rewards of LA's lost 2022 season, which saw Stafford play just nine games and finish with 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Stafford, of course, led LA to a Super Bowl victory later that season. The Lions lost an October visit to Stafford's Rams last season, 28-19. They'll have nine away games and eight at home. The Lions play the entire NFC South and AFC West, along with the usual two games against each division opponent. TRENDING: Detroit Lions show grit, creativity and learn a big lesson to KO the Packers from playoffsĪNALYSIS: Aidan Hutchinson’s excellent season makes him unquestioned focal point of Lions defense The Lions will now host the Seattle Seahawks (9-8, second in NFC West), and visit the Dallas Cowboys (12-5, second in NFC East) and Baltimore Ravens (10-7, second in AFC North).

Instead, they finish second in the division, ahead of Green Bay and Chicago and behind division winner Minnesota. At least until 2024, when the Rams are scheduled to visit the Lions at Ford Field.Ī Lions loss to Green Bay in the regular season finale would have pushed the Lions into third in the NFC North, where they would have played the fellow third-place team in the NFC West. They will not host the Los Angeles Rams during the 2023 NFL regular season, which means no return of Lions former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Detroit Lions' upset of the Green Bay Packers, 20-16, on Sunday night at Lambeau Field had a trickle-down effect on their 2023 schedule. View Gallery: Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 16: Best photos

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