The Detroit Lions had a far better season last year than anyone expected. They became a top-ten offense and saw the continued breakout of Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jared Goff showed that he could still be a top quarterback in the
NFL, and Ben Johnson catapulted his name into head coaching interviews after one season of being an offensive coordinator. Plus, to top it off, the Lions ensured the Packers would not make the playoffs and that the Aaron
Rodgers era ended on a somber note. The expectations have been raised after a strong season and multiple key moves in the off-season. Let’s look at the player projections for the Detroit Lions for the 2023 season.
In terms of yards by the offense, the Detroit Lions were fourth in the NFL despite missing games from key players like Jameson Williams, TJ Hockenson, and DJ Chark. Jamaal Williams had a massive season with 17 touchdowns
and left in free agency. Hockenson was traded. Jameson Williams returns for his sophomore season with high expectations once his gambling suspension ends. The defense had a lot of issues, but a whole litany of players were
signed/drafted to cover those issues. The Detroit Lions signed David Montgomery and Marvin Jones Jr. to replace outgoing Jamaal Williams and DJ Chark. The offense has high expectations, and fans are ready to see the Lions continue to grow into an elite offense under Jared Goff, Ben Johnson, and ARSB.
