The Detroit Lions have a powerful offense. The Green Bay Packers are known for their ability to take the ball away from opponents.
These two teams will meet on Sunday, with the Lions (6-1) leading the NFC North and the Packers (6-2) following closely behind. Both teams are on winning streaks, with the Lions having five straight victories and the Packers winning four in a row.
“It’s going to be a playoff-type game,” said Packers running back Josh Jacobs.
The Packers face some uncertainty at quarterback. Jordan Love left the game against Jacksonville last week with a groin strain, but he mentioned there’s a “realistic” chance he could play against the Lions. He didn’t practice on Wednesday but did work out lightly on Thursday.
Backup quarterback Malik Willis has stepped in for Love twice this season, winning both games. He also made a key 51-yard completion to Jayden Reed last week, which helped secure a last-minute field goal.
“I think we have a pretty good idea of what we’re going to get no matter who’s in there,” said Lions coach Dan Campbell. “And they’re both very good athletes. They both can run. They both can create issues in the pocket.”
The Packers may need to score a lot to keep pace with the Lions, who average 33.4 points per game and have scored an impressive 43 points per game over their last four outings.
Detroit’s offense has been hard to stop due to its versatility, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is skilled at making quick adjustments during games.
“Nobody corrects better than us,” tight end Sam LaPorta shared, quoting Johnson. “Nobody adjusts better than us.”
The Lions are off to their best start since 1956, winning seven of their first eight games. However, they will need to be cautious against the Packers, who lead the league with 19 takeaways.
Green Bay’s Xavier McKinney has the most interceptions in the league with six and also has seven takeaways, including a fumble recovery.
