The Lions upset the Chiefs opening week last year and Detroit is better this season.

Jared Goff is a much better QB when playing at home inside a dome stadium. This will be the Rams' first game without superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who retired.

The Lions' excellent offensive line should have their way with Donald gone.

The Rams have a below-par offensive line and it's banged-up. Detroit's defensive front seven is tough against the run. The Lions should force immobile Matthew Stafford into a lot of unfavorable passing situations. It remains to be seen just how healthy are the Rams' star wide receivers, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp.