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    Packers vs Lions Discussion Thread

    Packers lead all-time series 105-75-7. 103-75-7 in regular season, 2-0 in playoffs.

    Last meeting: January 8, 2023. Aaron Rodgers' last game as a Packer. Lions defeated the Packers 20-16 to eliminate Packers from the playoffs. Jamaal Williams ran for 72 yards and 2 TD's. Christian Watson had 5 catches for 104 yards.

    Lions come in 2-1. Jared Goff has thrown for 819 yards with 5 Td's and 2 INT's. He has been sacked just 3 times. David Montgomery was their leading rusher with 141 yards and 2 TD's through 2 games, but missed Week 3 with a thigh injury. Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 139 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the leading receiver with 21 catches for 275 yards and 1 TD. Rookie TE Sam LaPorta has 18 catches for 186 yards and 1 TD.

    Lions defense has given up 676 passing yards with 4 TD's and 1 INT. They have allowed just 216 rushing yards for a 3.2 YPC. They have sacked the QB 8 times.

    Lions have won the last 3 meetings between the 2 teams.

    Opening line has Lions favored by 1.5.

    Moneyline: Packers +100 Lions -120

    Over/under 45
    I can't run no more
    With that lawless crowd
    While the killers in high places
    Say their prayers out loud
    But they've summoned, they've summoned up
    A thundercloud
    They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen
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  • #2
    They held Falcons in check in defense/rushing.

    Tons of injuries on a short week.

    Lions have owned us for last 5 years or so… gonna be a fun/close game.

    mlive.com
    https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/3-things-we-learned-lions-have-one-big-concern-heading-into-showdown-with-packers.html?outputType=amp
    The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
    Vince Lombardi

    "Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.

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    • #3
      The Packers will need some of their horses back if they plan to win this one.
      It's such a GOOD feeling...13 TIME WORLD CHAMPIONS!!

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      • #4
        Packers passed on drafting safety Brian Branch, who is playing well. I wasn't a big fan - I don't think he's speedy? - but he's playing well.

        So is their rookie TE. Not sure if they drafted him after Muskrat Lukie or before.

        Lions' pass rush is ferocious. Better hope Bakh is back and Tom's injury is not severe.

        When Detroit's o-line is healthy, it's very, very good. But they are banged up.
        "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

        KYPack

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        • #5
          Bill Huber
          @BillHuberNFL

          Had #Packers practiced:
          Gary limited, Jones limited.
          Alexander, Bakhtiari, Campbell, Tom, Jenkins, Watson would have been DNP.

          On Tom: "I think anytime a guy isn't able to finish, it's a concern. He's doing better today."
          I can't run no more
          With that lawless crowd
          While the killers in high places
          Say their prayers out loud
          But they've summoned, they've summoned up
          A thundercloud
          They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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          • #6
            If Watson can’t play Thursday, then he should have been put on IR at the beginning of the season.

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            • #7
              Not feeling optimistic about this one. Injuries, plus GB won't be able to play as sloppy vs DET as they did vs. NO. They have 27 penalties in 3 weeks...that's bad.
              Haven't looked at who is hurt for DET, but GB's injuries have been a problem.

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              • #8
                I can't run no more
                With that lawless crowd
                While the killers in high places
                Say their prayers out loud
                But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                A thundercloud
                They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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                • #9
                  Good to see so many OL on the Lions report. Hopefully those are all starters.
                  Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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                  • #10
                    The Lions are still the Lions - overrated by many. Goff is still the Goff of past seasons.

                    If we have a tough time at all, it will be Joe Barry's D trying to stop the run, and I'm fairly sure Love and our passing game will overcome whatever the D give up.

                    I think LaFleur rolled the dice and calculated that the Packers could beat New Orleans without several of those borderline injury cases. I fully expect Aaron Jones to be back and running wild in this game, with a definite maybe on Watson. Jaire, I don't know. Not much has been said about what kind of a back problem he has. Either way, Valentine looked damn good against better WRs than Detroit has - assuming the bicep doesn't keep him out, which I doubt.

                    It kinda appears that the Lions have been hit with injuries too, maybe even worse than the Packers.
                    What could be more GOOD and NORMAL and AMERICAN than Packer Football?

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                    • #11
                      The Lions have a record of 10-10 versus the Packers since 2013.

                      Better than the Vikings 8-10-2
                      And Bears 3-18

                      We always overlook the seemingly hapless Lions. In reality they’re our biggest rival of the last decade.
                      The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
                      Vince Lombardi

                      "Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Fosco33 View Post
                        The Lions have a record of 10-10 versus the Packers since 2013.

                        Better than the Vikings 8-10-2
                        And Bears 3-18

                        We always overlook the seemingly hapless Lions. In reality they’re our biggest rival of the last decade.
                        They may have had the most success against us, but I wouldn't make that the determining factor of who's been our biggest rival. The Vikings and Bears have both presented much more of an overall roadblock to winning the North over the last 30 years.
                        Last edited by SudsMcBucky; 09-26-2023, 10:19 AM.

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                        • #13
                          Not last year. Not the last game of the season last year.

                          Both teams have been hit hard by injury. For the Loins, it's mostly the offensive line - look how many of those guys are on the injury report. And when healthy, they have a good, very good, offensive line. I don't think the Packer D could hold up to that line, if it were healthy. And the Packers drafted the wrong St. Brown - little brother Amon Ra has been their go-to wide receiver. He's really good.

                          Look for Jamyr Ghibbs - or however you spell that RB's name - to have Bijan Robinson-versus-the-Packers type of numbers in this game. Similar guys, I think.

                          I'm going to guess The Flower is going to sit a bunch of guys again, so they get an extra ten days, then come back with a fuller deck of cards. Jones might play, and possible Bakh, but I'm guessing a lot of the other guys will be missing.

                          This is gonna be a tough one. Our defense - they drag guys down, they push them out of bounds - their defense? They hit. Hard.
                          "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                          KYPack

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by run pMc View Post
                            Not feeling optimistic about this one. Injuries, plus GB won't be able to play as sloppy vs DET as they did vs. NO. They have 27 penalties in 3 weeks...that's bad.
                            Haven't looked at who is hurt for DET, but GB's injuries have been a problem.
                            They are playing like a very young team with talent. Penalties. Bonehead plays. Blowing a game late, but winning one late. At 2-1 the talent is clearly there, but we haven't looked great and our 3 opponents weren't contenders. We likely drop this one, but having Detroit travel on a short week helps the cause.
                            The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince Lombardi

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by texaspackerbacker View Post
                              The Lions are still the Lions - overrated by many. Goff is still the Goff of past seasons.

                              If we have a tough time at all, it will be Joe Barry's D trying to stop the run, and I'm fairly sure Love and our passing game will overcome whatever the D give up.

                              I think LaFleur rolled the dice and calculated that the Packers could beat New Orleans without several of those borderline injury cases. I fully expect Aaron Jones to be back and running wild in this game, with a definite maybe on Watson. Jaire, I don't know. Not much has been said about what kind of a back problem he has. Either way, Valentine looked damn good against better WRs than Detroit has - assuming the bicep doesn't keep him out, which I doubt.

                              It kinda appears that the Lions have been hit with injuries too, maybe even worse than the Packers.
                              You really never do change your mind do you? When the Rams signed Goff to that huge deal I laughed my ass off. However I have to admit the obvious. Goff has been pretty good last year and this so far. The Lions look like a real football team. I'm not crowning them anything yet, and I like our young talent more, but the Lions have a future.
                              The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince Lombardi

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