TL;DR
The Detroit Lions just dropped their first 2025 schedule release teaser video, and while it doesn’t spoil who they’ll face in Week 1, it may offer a subtle hint: drone footage of Ford Field dominates the visuals, suggesting the Lions could open the season at home. The full NFL schedule is set to be released Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Detroit’s list of opponents guarantees a star-studded and high-stakes slate.
What the Teaser Shows (and What It Doesn’t)
The Lions’ video doesn’t show opponents, logos, or quarterbacks. But it leans into aerial shots of Ford Field, set to cinematic music and backed by the kind of confident swagger that’s become this franchise’s brand under Dan Campbell.
📆👀🏈 pic.twitter.com/fL6N3OKSAt
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 14, 2025
Could it mean a Week 1 home opener?
It’s far from confirmed, but here’s why that would make sense:
Ford Field is coming off a record-setting 2024 in both noise and attendance.
The Lions were 15-3 in their last 18 home games.
NFL schedulers love to reward elite atmospheres in prime slots.
Who Could the Lions Face in Week 1?
Based on their 2025 home opponents, here are the juiciest possibilities for a Week 1 matchup:
Home Opponents: Chicago (5-12), Green Bay (11-6), Minnesota (14-3), Dallas (7-10), New York Giants (3-14), Cleveland (3-14), Pittsburgh (10-7) and Tampa Bay (10-7).
If the NFL wants to open with fireworks, one of these games could easily be tapped for Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, or a late Sunday afternoon national window.
What About the Road Games?
Just in case Terrion Arnold’s tweet earlier was about a road game (and not a misdirection), the away slate is absolutely loaded:
Road Opponents: Chicago (5-12), Green Bay (11-6), Minnesota (14-3), Washington (12-5), Philadelphia (14-3), Cincinnati (9-8), Baltimore (12-5), Kansas City (15-2) and Los Angeles Rams (10-7).
Any one of those could be Week 1 headline-worthy, especially the Lions returning to Kansas City — where they shocked the NFL in the 2023 opener.
The Buzz Is Building
Between the teaser, Terrion Arnold’s cryptic tweet, and national anticipation, Lions fans are fired up for:
A potential Week 1 home game
A marquee opponent in a national spotlight
Another step in Detroit’s emergence as a primetime staple
And based on Ford Field being the centerpiece of the teaser, the home crowd may get the first crack at roaring in 2025.
Key Takeaways
The Lions released a 2025 teaser video ahead of the full schedule drop.
Ford Field was prominently featured — possibly teasing a Week 1 home opener.
Full NFL schedule will be released Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Bottom Line
There were no logos, no names, and no dates — just vibes, drone shots, and hints.
But if the Ford Field-heavy teaser tells us anything, it’s this: the Lions might be kicking off the 2025 season at home, in front of what’s become one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
And whoever walks into that building first better be ready. This team — and its fans — are already locked in.