Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has more than held his own in the trenches. Unfortunately, he is dealing with a knee injury that will cost him time during the regular season. That, in part, led to Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport naming McNeill the most overpaid player among defensive tackles.

Ranking the defenses the Detroit Lions will face in the 2025 NFL season, from the worst (Bengals) to the best (Eagles)

Here is a ranking of the defenses the Lions will face in 2025. The Bengals have struggled to get enough stops for their offense over the past two seasons, leading to several close losses in shootout games. Trey Hendrickson is an All-Pro talent on the edge, but he remains mired in a contract dispute that has kept him off the field this offseason.