2015 NFL Preview: Pre-Draft Power Rankings

Nov 10, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) yells against the Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

20. Detroit Lions

The Lions have something to prove in 2015. They lost two of their former first round picks, Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley. Losing these two players is going to have a huge impact on the team on both sides of the ball.

Their defense was one of the reasons they were such a good team in 2014. Stopping teams from scoring made up for their lackluster offense. The Lions had a lot of trouble scoring despite having Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate catching touchdowns.

Their offense struggled periodically and their defense kept them in games. Now it’s time for the offensive players to step up and take the reigns.

It’s a make or break year for Matt Stafford and company because the offense to make up for the defense this time around. There’s a lot of work to do in Detroit, and it looks like playoffs may be out of the question this time around.

Next: 19. Minnesota Vikings