Sports Illustrated's annual 'Football Preview' issue has boldly predicted that the Detroit Lions will win the Super Bowl this season. This marks a historic moment as the Lions have never won a Super Bowl and last secured an NFL Championship in 1957. The cover features key players Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Penei Sewell, who all signed major contract extensions this offseason. The Lions are coming off a successful 12-5 season, narrowly missing the Super Bowl after losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Writers Greg Bishop and Conor Orr emphasized the team's completeness and the 'grit' of both the Lions and the city of Detroit, which has seen significant revitalization efforts. The Lions' upcoming season opener is against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field.