Detroit Lions get schedule advantage in own AND opponents’ bye week

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Detroit Lions finally got themselves some Bye Week luck with the 2025 NFL schedule. The Detroit Lions managed to avoid the bye week blues.
With the official release of the 2025 NFL schedule, we now have a clear picture of which teams Detroit will face and when. Equally important, however, is the bye week. This week off can provide much needed recovery for a weary and injured team.
The 2024 Lions were not fortunate in this regard. Their bye week came at the ear