2023 Lions Schedule: 5 Intriguing Home Primetime Games

The Detroit Lions know who they will play during the 2023 season. On Thursday, they'll find out the official schedule.

Anticipation is high for the upcoming campaign. Currently, the Lions are the favorites to win the NFC North, and are viewed as a legitimate contender.

After playing just one primetime game a season ago, the demand for the Lions on national television has significantly increased. That one primetime appearance was a flex-scheduled game during the final week of the regular season.

With energetic coach Dan Campbell leading a team full of talent, Detroit will likely be showcased frequently on the biggest stage.

Additionally, the Lions have revitalized a passionate fanbase. Ford Field will be an electric environment, which makes for exciting theater on the national stage.

Here are five home opponents that the Lions could potentially play in primetime during the 2023 season.

Minnesota Vikings

Currently viewed as the Lions' biggest challenge for the NFC North title, this has the making of an exciting matchup.

The two teams played two entertaining games during the 2022 season, with each team winning one. The Vikings have lost significant talent, but their core pieces on offense remain on the roster.

Justin Jefferson, Minnesota's star receiver, will pose an intriguing test for Detroit's new-look secondary. The two high-octane offenses squaring off would be exciting for a national audience.

Should this meeting come late in the season, the NFC North title could hang in the balance.

Denver Broncos

Headlining this matchup will be the first meeting between Sean Payton and Dan Campbell since the two worked together in New Orleans.

Campbell has spoken highly of his mentor since the two spent five seasons together.

With Denver on the home slate for this upcoming season, Payton will experience everything that his former pupil has created from a culture and fanbase standpoint.

The Broncos are on a trend opposite the Lions. Last season was a struggle, with quarterback Russell Wilson failing to find his reliable form.

If Payton can fix Denver and the Lions live up to expectations, this matchup will come with high stakes.

Seattle Seahawks

The Lions and Seahawks are two teams that vastly overachieved last season. As a result, they enter 2023 with hopes of competing in the postseason.

When these two squared off last season, it was a rollercoaster game, in which the Lions failed to force a punt, yet rallied only to lose by three points.

Each team returns a significant margin of their talent, while having added assets in the offseason. With the Seahawks returning to Ford Field in 2023, another thrilling matchup may be on tap.

Green Bay Packers

The Lions conquered their demons of the past by sweeping the Packers last season. Among the wins was a monumental road victory to close out the regular season.

Green Bay has experienced a tumultuous offseason. The Aaron Rodgers era is over, as he was traded to the Jets.

The Lions picked off his successor, Jordan Love, twice, when he played during the final half of the 2021 season finale.

This matchup has become one of the league's better rivalries, with both teams trading jabs.

Despite losing Rodgers, the Packers will be a tough matchup in the division. Ford Field will be rocking when they come to town.

Carolina Panthers

The Lions will host the Panthers, led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. He enters the league with high expectation, though many are skeptical because of his below-average height.

Detroit will be looking for revenge in 2023. Last season, the Panthers ran all over the Lions' defense on Christmas Eve.

In an NFC South division without a clear favorite, the Panthers could be contending for the title down the stretch.

Similar to last season, this game could hold playoff implications. Young's performance will be impactful on Carolina's division title hopes.

Both teams possess run-heavy offenses, meaning this game will likely be physical and go down to the wire.