Detroit Lions Power Ranking 2026

Detroit Lions logo
Tier 3: In the HuntNFC North, 4th
Power rank14of 32, Week 8
Record
4-2
PRT Score
59.5
Elo
1538
Form
+28
Projected
10-7

The Detroit Lions are No. 14 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 4-2 record and a PRT Score of 59.5, which puts them in Tier 3, In the Hunt. Their Elo rating of 1538 ranks 13th in the league, and they have gained 28 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 9.9 wins, a 10-7 finish, with the 10th toughest remaining schedule.

Lions vs Vikings: Next Game

Detroit Lions logoLionsNo. 14, 4-2
vsSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Minnesota Vikings logoVikingsNo. 3, 6-0

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 59.5PRT Score73.3
  • 1538Elo1618
  • +28Form+43
  • +0.4Net yards per play+0.2
  • +3.2Points per game margin+8.5

Lions Remaining Schedule and Projection

11 games left. The model expects about 5.9 more wins, for a projected 10-7 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1514, the 10th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8vsMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3Nov 146%
  2. Wk 9atMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 29Nov 864%
  3. Wk 10vsNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6Nov 1547%
  4. Wk 11vsTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Nov 2268%
  5. Wk 12vsChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 13Nov 2652%
  6. Wk 13atAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Dec 648%
  7. Wk 14vsTennessee Titans logoTennessee TitansNo. 31Dec 1382%
  8. Wk 15atMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3Dec 2031%
  9. Wk 16vsNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19Dec 2867%
  10. Wk 17atChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 13Jan 337%
  11. Wk 18atGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12Jan 1045%

Percent is the model win chance for the Lions with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Lions Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Yards per game397.32nd
  • Yards per play6.04th
  • Red zone scoring70.4%5th

Weaknesses

  • Yards allowed per game391.032nd
  • Third down rate allowed47.7%28th
  • Yards per play allowed5.621st

Lions Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play6.04th
  • Yards per play allowed5.621st
  • Net yards per play+0.49th
  • Yards per game397.32nd
  • Yards allowed per game391.032nd
  • Third down conversion39.1%17th
  • Third down rate allowed47.7%28th
  • Red zone scoring70.4%5th
  • Turnover margin+38th
  • Points per game margin+3.29th

Lions Elo Rating by Game

1487150815291551League avg 1500Start: 1519StartWk 1: 1523Wk 1Wk 2: 1510Wk 2Wk 3: 1520Wk 3Wk 4: 1500Wk 4Wk 5: 1527Wk 5Wk 7: 1538Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Lions 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W20-17vsGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12+10.9 Elo
  2. Wk 5W45-21atArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32+27.0 Elo
  3. Wk 4L26-32atCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22-19.8 Elo
  4. Wk 3W31-24vsNew York Jets logoNew York JetsNo. 23+10.0 Elo
  5. Wk 2L31-41atBuffalo Bills logoBuffalo BillsNo. 4-13.7 Elo
  6. Wk 1W31-30vsNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26+4.5 Elo

Lions Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 13 4-2

NFC North Power Rankings

NFC North

  1. 3Minnesota Vikings logoMinnesota Vikings6-0, next at DET Sun73.3
  2. 12Green Bay Packers logoGreen Bay Packers5-3, next at NE Sun61.9
  3. 13Chicago Bears logoChicago Bears5-2, next at SEA Mon60.2
  4. 14Detroit Lions logoDetroit Lions4-2, next vs MIN Sun59.5

Lions Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Detroit Lions ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Detroit Lions are No. 14 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 59.5 and an Elo rating of 1538. That places them in Tier 3, In the Hunt.

What is the Detroit Lions record in 2026?

The Detroit Lions are 4-2. They have scored 184 points and allowed 165, a margin of +3.2 per game.

Who do the Detroit Lions play next?

The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings (No. 3) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Lions a 46% chance to win.

What is the Detroit Lions projected record?

About 9.9 wins, or a 10-7 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 10th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Detroit Lions on offense and defense?

The Detroit Lions gain 6.0 yards per play, 4th in the NFL, and allow 5.6, 21st. That is a net of +0.4 yards per play.

How do the Detroit Lions rank in the NFC North?

4th of four by power rating. The NFC North order is Vikings (No. 3), Packers (No. 12), Bears (No. 13), Lions (No. 14).

Have the Detroit Lions played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1459, the 29th toughest schedule played in the league.

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