In a matchup of the top NFC teams, the Detroit Lions (6-1) will play the Green Bay Packers (6-2) at Lambeau Field this weekend. Detroit has not lost since Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and just defeated the Tennessee Titans 52–14. After beginning the season 2-2 and winning four straight games going into Week 9, the Packers have also been playing well.
The Green Bay quarterback, Jordan Love (ribs), is doubtful to participate on Sunday due to an injury sustained during the team’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Malik Willis under center on Sunday instead of Love could undoubtedly change the game’s outcome. With a 106-76-7 record against the Lions, the Packers lead the series all-time. The Lions had won four straight games until Green Bay’s 29–22 victory at Ford Field on Thanksgiving of last year. Here are some things to keep an eye on and some predictions for this NFC North matchup.How are you unable to be? Over the last four games, the Lions have averaged an incredible 43 points per game. Although just one of those defenses has finished in the top three of the league, every receiver is making an impact, David Montgomery and Jared Goff are playing at an unprecedented level, and Goff is on a historic run. This Detroit offense is just amazing to see when everything is working as it has. Tommy: The offense of the Lions We said it twice because it was so lovely. With their ability to dominate both on the ground and in the air, the Lions offense is the genuine deal. Since Week 3, Jared Goff’s quarterbacking has improved the performance; his overall Pro Football Focus grade is
Despite having the league’s tenth-best passing defense, Green Bay can still win team games with their run game, as I mentioned earlier.
