Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions – NFL Prediction
Match Preview
Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs is back in practice after missing the first six weeks on the commissioner exempt list, and head coach Matt LaFleur expects him to suit up against Detroit. Will his return fix a Packers ground game that sits dead last in the league? Green Bay comes in riding a three-game winning streak, but Detroit brings a juggernaut offense averaging nearly 394 yards per game. I expect fireworks in this NFC North clash.
Green Bay Packers – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Regular Season | vs Dallas Cowboys | 23-13 | W |
| 2026-10-11 | Regular Season | vs Chicago Bears | 31-7 | W |
| 2026-10-04 | Regular Season | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17-14 | W |
| 2026-09-25 | Regular Season | vs Atlanta Falcons | 14-35 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | Regular Season | @ New York Jets | 20-17 | W |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 21.0 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 17.2 pts/game |
| Current Form | WWWLW |
| Total Yards | 311.2 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 252.6 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 58.6 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 1.0/game |
Green Bay is finding ways to win, taking four of their last five games including a 23-13 victory over Dallas and a 31-7 beatdown of Chicago. But let’s be honest about the glaring weakness on this roster.
The ground game has been virtually non-existent, averaging roughly 59 rushing yards per game while offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich openly pointed to negative-yardage runs as the root cause. Before MarShawn Lloyd punched in two rushing scores against the Bears in Week 5, Green Bay had zero rushing touchdowns on the season. Recent additions Jonnu Smith and Kevin Zeitler should help the front line, but getting Jacobs back is the real catalyst. The passing game averages around 253 yards and carried them through close wins like 17-14 against Tampa Bay and 20-17 over the Jets, yet relying purely on the air is a dangerous game against top-tier offenses.
Detroit Lions – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | Regular Season | @ Arizona Cardinals | 45-21 | W |
| 2026-10-05 | Regular Season | @ Carolina Panthers | 26-32 | L |
| 2026-09-27 | Regular Season | vs New York Jets | 31-24 | W |
| 2026-09-18 | Regular Season | @ Buffalo Bills | 31-41 | L |
| 2026-09-13 | Regular Season | vs New Orleans Saints | 31-30 | W |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 32.8 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 29.6 pts/game |
| Current Form | WLWLW |
| Total Yards | 393.8 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 279.6 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 114.2 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 0.2/game |
Detroit is an offensive machine right now, putting up around 394 total yards and 280 passing yards per contest while giving up just 0.2 turnovers per game. Look at how they demolished Arizona 45-21 or held off the Jets 31-24. They dropped games to Carolina 32-26 and Buffalo 41-31, but this group can score on anyone, anywhere. Getting Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch back on the field gives their defense a huge emotional and tactical boost.
Can off-field noise throw them off balance? Wide receiver Tom Kennedy is out for the season with an MCL injury, meaning newly signed DeAndre Carter takes over return duties, while tight end Sam LaPorta’s contract dispute led Dan Campbell to abruptly end a recent press conference.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Stage | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-27 | Regular Season | Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers | 24-31 | Green Bay Packers |
| 2025-09-07 | Regular Season | Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions | 27-13 | Green Bay Packers |
| 2024-12-06 | Regular Season | Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers | 34-31 | Detroit Lions |
| 2024-11-03 | Regular Season | Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions | 14-24 | Detroit Lions |
| 2023-11-23 | Regular Season | Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers | 22-29 | Green Bay Packers |
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Detroit Lions | 2 |
Green Bay has won three of the last five meetings in this rivalry, including a 31-24 victory in November 2025 and a 27-13 win earlier that same year. Detroit did claim a 34-31 thriller in December 2024, but past results only tell part of the story. Right now, Detroit’s offensive firepower feels much harder to container than the squads Green Bay faced last season.
Team News & Key Players
Green Bay Packers – Key Players
No player statistics available for Green Bay Packers this season.
Detroit Lions – Key Players
No player statistics available for Detroit Lions this season.
Injury Report
Green Bay Packers:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Banks | Questionable | Knee – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Collin Oliver | I.L. | I.L. – Achilles | |
| Luke Musgrave | PUP | Neck – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 12 | |
| Zaire Franklin | Questionable | Shin – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Savion Williams | Questionable | Ankle – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Brandon Cisse | Questionable | Shoulder – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Bo Melton | Questionable | Back – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Christian Watson | Questionable | Ankle – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Matthew Golden | Questionable | Shoulder – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Anthony Campbell | Questionable | Ankle – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Micah Parsons | PUP | Knee – ACL – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 8 | |
| Benjamin St-Juste | Questionable | Hamstring – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Detroit | |
| Jonathan Ford | I.L. | I.L. – Calf | |
| Skyy Moore | I.L. | I.L. – Ankle | |
| Jordon Riley | PUP | Achilles – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 7 | |
| Javon Hargrave | I.L. | I.L. – Achilles | |
| Edgerrin Cooper | I.L. | I.L. – Achilles | |
| Warren Brinson | I.L. | I.L. – Calf | |
| Jayden Reed | I.L. | I.L. – Neck | |
| McCallan Castles | Questionable | Undisclosed – Questionable for Week 5 vs. Chicago | |
| Thomas Yassmin | I.L. | I.L. – Undisclosed | |
| Zach Tom | I.L. | I.L. – Knee |
Detroit Lions:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Manu | NFI | Knee – NFI-R for Week 7 vs. Green Bay | |
| Kerby Joseph | PUP | Knee – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 8 | |
| Devin White | I.L. | I.L. – Forearm | |
| Ben Bartch | I.L. | I.L. – Foot | |
| Tom Kennedy | I.L. | I.L. – Knee – MCL | |
| Rock Ya-Sin | Questionable | Hamstring – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Green Bay | |
| Brian Branch | PUP | Achilles – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 7 | |
| Avonte Maddox | I.L. | I.L. – Foot | |
| Isiah Pacheco | I.L. | I.L. – Back | |
| Cade Mays | I.L. | I.L. – Wrist | |
| Damone Clark | I.L. | I.L. – Undisclosed | |
| Kendrick Law | I.L. | I.L. – Knee – ACL | |
| Payton Turner | I.L. | I.L. – Back | |
| Thomas Harper | I.L. | I.L. – Ankle |
Getting Josh Jacobs back gives Green Bay a legitimate ground threat, while Detroit gets a massive secondary boost with Brian Branch returning. Losing Tom Kennedy hurts Detroit’s wideout depth and forces DeAndre Carter straight into kick return duties.
Betting Analysis & Tips
| Market | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Green Bay Packers | 2.40 |
| Moneyline | Detroit Lions | 1.50 |
| Total | Over/Under | 53.5 |
Wolfbet has Detroit set as 1.50 favorites with Green Bay at 2.40, while media outlets like si.com give the Lions a 60 percent shot to win. I see strong value on Detroit here because Green Bay’s run game has to prove it can keep pace if this game hits the projected total of 54.
Final Prediction
My gut says Detroit’s balanced attack, which pumps out over 114 rushing yards per game, will wear down Green Bay over four quarters. Our analysis projects Detroit taking this one 33-21, and while Green Bay’s defense might keep it tight early, I am taking Detroit on the moneyline to get the job done.
| Predicted Score | Green Bay Packers 21 – 33 Detroit Lions |
| Most Likely Result | Green Bay Packers Win |
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