The Green Bay Packers have won four consecutive games but the Detroit Lions might be the most dominant team in the NFL. Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s showdown at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – With four consecutive wins, the Green Bay Packers are hot. With five consecutive wins and the best record in the NFC, the Detroit Lions are hotter.
Sports USA’s national broadcast will feature Larry Kahn on play-by-play and former NFL and Badgers running back James White as the analyst., the forecast calls for a high of 55 with morning showers becoming “more steady rain in the afternoon.” There will be a southeast wind at 10 to 15 mph.: While the Packers and Lions are two of the best at producing takeaways, the under on 2.5 turnovers is the favorite.
Detroit’s offense is ranked sixth in the NFL for explosive passes with 39, so McKinney’s presence could put a dent in their plans by disrupting passing lanes and forcing turnovers. His playmaking skills add an extra layer of security to Green Bay’s defense. To counter him, Green Bay’s pass rush will need to create pressure to keep him from settling in the pocket. The Packers are hoping for a breakout game from Lukas Van Ness, who only has one sack. The Titans sacked Goff four times last week.
However, the Lions are more efficient on third downs and in the red zone , while the Packers rank 15th on third down and 25th in the red zone . Against the run, the Lions are fifth and the Packers rank 10th . Against the pass, the Packers are 19th and the Lions are 27th , but Detroit is 13th in yards per attempt compared to 19th for Green Bay.
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