They still have four prime-time games, not to mention a trip to Germany, the annual Thanksgiving classic and three others set for the late afternoon window on Sundays.

After winning the NFC North and reaching the Divisional Round of the playoffs during head coach Ben Johnson's first season in 2025, the expectations will only be higher in 2026 as quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team look to take another step.

The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule is unveiled on Thursday. Follow along for live updates, including the latest leaks on the Lions' opponents.

Can't wait for Sunday night? Coupled with the NFL's schedule release, NBC announced its "Sunday Night Football" slate. NBC kicks off the regular season with a Super Bowl 60 rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday night.