I didn't watch the Lions' preseason games last year or I don't remember them, but I cant imagine they looked as good as Green Bay does now. The Packers look really good and everyone is taking notice. There is a buzz around this football team and it's not just Green Bay fans.
The preseason is a valid point, but I also HEARD that teams who finish with a winning record in the preseason have made the playoffs 75% of the time.
That's not bad, but I can't confirm that or anything.
The answer is yes they can make the playoffs. Why not? They were close last year until the late season 4th quarter meltdowns.
Will they?
Who cares. We get to see football soon anyways.