LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The 2025-26 NFL schedule is set to be released in prime time Wednesday but several games and kick off times have already been announced. Jordan Schultz, an NFL Insider for Fox Sports, first reported Wednesday morning that the Detroit Lions will open the new season by taking on NFC North rival Green Bay on the road. The Lions and Packers will meet in week 1 on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m.
Detroit has won six of the last seven matchups with Green Bay, including three straight wins at Lambeau Field.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates after a touchdown catch against the...
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)(Duane Burleson | AP)
The Lions won the NFC North last season before falling to the Washington Commanders in the NFC playoffs at Ford Field.
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