Revalidating their success from last NFL season won’t be an easy task for the Detroit Lions, who set the bar high and are determined to maintain their success. Preparation will be key, and both Jared Goff and Dan Campbell will need to ensure the rest of their teammates are in peak physical condition to achieve it.
The first days of intense preparation at the Lions’ facilities brought one of the first significant injuries, with the news breaking last week that Terrion Arnold suffered an injury. The talented cornerback was forced to leave practice due to a hamstring strain.
Campbell, the talented head coach who has been leading the franchise for several years, spoke with the media and downplayed the situation, clarifying that while it’s not serious, they will need to take a cautious approach.
“He’ll be down for a little bit,” he said. “It’s not a major hamstring. This is a low-grade, but we’re trying to be smart with it. We’re hoping to have him back by the middle of the week.”
Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Taking back control of the NFC North
Looking back at the Lions’ last season, there’s no doubt they were one of the most solid teams — not only in their division, but across the entire NFL. However, a brutal home loss to the Commanders following their Bye Week ended Jared Goff and company’s hopes of continuing their path toward the Super Bowl.
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With that said, the objective from here on out is crystal clear: reach the final game at Levi’s Stadium — a goal that has long eluded this historic franchise.
Keeping the core of their starting roster intact is a key factor in Dan Campbell’s Lions once again aiming to take full control of the NFC North — a division that now appears more competitive than initially expected. High-caliber reinforcements have arrived for their rivals, meaning Detroit will face no easy path in trying to repeat their divisional success.
The first challenges for the Lions
With the primary goal of hitting the ground running at the start of the season, the Lions will need to overcome these early tough obstacles if they hope to join the pack of true contenders for the Vince Lombardi Trophy:
- @ Green Bay Packers, September 7th – Lambeau Field
- vs Chicago Bears, September 14th
- @ Baltimore Ravens, September 22nd M&T Bank Stadium
- vs Cleveland Browns, September 28th
- @ Cincinnati Bengals, October 5th
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