Here's How Much The Detroit Lions Are Worth In 2023

DETROIT — As the Detroit Lions plan to square off their week one matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, a new report shows the team and league are rolling in the big bucks.

The average NFL team is worth $5.1 billion, Forbes reported — 14 percent more than 2022, and a record high. The Lions, meanwhile, saw their valuation increase 14 percent to $4.2 billion, according to the report.

Lions, By The Dollars

• Current value: $3.6 billion
• One-year change: 18 percent
• Debt/value: 6 percent
• Revenue: $495 million
• Operating income: $51 million

Perhaps the least surprising part of the report: the Dallas Cowboys were the most valuable team, at $9 billion, according to Forbes. “America’s Team” was the only NFL team to rake in more than $1 billion in revenue.

The Tennessee Titans saw the highest year-over-year increase in valuation, climbing a whopping 26 percent to $4.4 billion.

Here are the 10 most valuable NFL teams:

1. Dallas Cowboys ($9 billion)
2. New England Patriots ($7 billion)
3. Los Angeles Rams ($6.9 billion)
4. New York Giants ($6.8 billion)
5. Chicago Bears ($6.3 billion)
6. Las Vegas Raiders ($6.2 billion)
7. New York Jets ($6.1 billion)
8. Washington Commanders ($6.05 billion)
9. San Francisco 49ers ($6 billion)
10. Philadelphia Eagles ($5.8 billion)