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Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers: A NFC North classic

The Detroit Lions are visiting the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Are the Lions the best team in the NFC?

The Detroit Lions are on top of the NFC North with a 6-1 record, including 3-0 on the road. They are coming off a 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in the last one which was their second-highest scoring game in franchise history after dropping 55 in 1997 against the Chicago Bears. Jared Goff was 12 of 15 for the night for 85 yards and Hendon Hooker and David Montgomery also saw some playing time at quarterback.

Are the Packers for real?

The Green Bay Packers are second in the NFC North with a 6-2 record. They are coming off a 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road. Jordan Love was 14 of 22 with 196 yards and 8.9 yards per pass before leaving the game with an injury. Malik Willis stepped in going 4 of 5 for 56 yards.

Betting Trends

The Packers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games overall, 4-1 SU in their last 5 home games and 15-5 SU in their last 20 home games against Detroit. They are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games overall, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against teams from the NFC and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 9. Green Bay has played over the total point line in 4 of their last 6 games against Detroit, 5 of their last 7 games against teams from the NFC North, and 5 of their last 7 games in November. The Lions are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games overall, and 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against the Packers. They are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Green Bay and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. Detroit has played over the total point line in 4 of their last 5 games overall, 6 of their last 7 games against teams from the NFC North, and 5 of their last 6 games played in November.

Prediction and Conclusion

With the second and third longest winning streaks in the NFL right now, the NFC North rivals enter this matchup. Given that Jordan Love may not play in Sunday’s game, the Green Bay Packers are facing serious issues heading into this one. He missed practice over the week and is recovering from a groin ailment. Love, who has gone over 24 in the last four games and over 30 in two of those, has been the driving force behind the Packers’ recent strong offensive efforts. The Packers have benefited greatly from the recent acquisition of kicker Brandon McManus, who has made game-winning kicks as the clock ran down in the last two games against the Jaguars and the Texans. Love didn’t exit the game until the fourth quarter after suffering a groin injury on Jacksonville’s opening possession. With Love sidelined with a sprained left knee for Weeks two and three, backup Malik Willis performed admirably for the Packers. Other than Love, seven other Packers missed practice time this week. Josh Jacobs, a running back, and Josh Myers, Rasheed Walker, and Elgton Jenkins, all of whom have started every game this season, were among the others. Jared Goff, on the other hand, has been exceptional throughout the season, which is the primary reason why the Detroit Lions are having one of their best seasons in franchise history. Even though he twisted his ankle in the previous game against the Tennessee Titans, he will undoubtedly start on Sunday. Both defensive end Joshua Paschal and offensive lineman Taylor Decker are classified as questionable after missing practice. Both teams won away from home last season. This game will undoubtedly be fierce and will probably decide this season’s NFC North champion. The Lions will extend their winning streak to three games on Sunday after winning their last two visits to Lambeau Field.