US EditionLions Head Into High Stakes Game vs. Packers with Football World Watching
The Lions and Packers face off on Thanksgiving with both teams holding 7-4 and 7-3-1 records; the winner gains a stronger playoff position in the NFC North, experts predict a close game.
- On Thursday, Nov. 27 the Detroit Lions will host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET, as the winner gains a playoff inside track.
- After a season-opening loss to Green Bay, Detroit Lions face injuries and inconsistent pass protection, with resiliency under Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions head coach, setting the stage for a pivotal NFC North rivalry test.
- Detroit's offensive metrics show 29.6 points and 378.5 yards per game, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for 264 scrimmage yards and a 69-yard overtime touchdown Sunday.
- Oddsmakers peg Detroit as the favorite with a moneyline of-150 versus Green Bay's +125, while SportsLine projects a final score of Lions 27, Packers 23 with wagering angles on totals and spreads.
- Looking ahead to Dec. 4, Detroit hosts the Dallas Cowboys, while Green Bay faces a compressed stretch hosting Chicago next week and visiting them in Week 18 on Jan. 3.
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