Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: Thanksgiving Day Matchup
The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will face off for the 85th time on Thanksgiving Day. Both teams are coming off close victories on Sunday, making for a quick turnaround. Despite the Packers winning two out of their last three games, they are considered underdogs against the Lions.
Kickoff and Broadcast Information
The game will start at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Ford Field in Detroit. It will be broadcasted by FOX.
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News and Notes on Packers vs. Lions
- The Lions (8-2) are rare favorites in their annual Thanksgiving Day game, being favored by more than a touchdown. This is the first time since the 2016 season that they have been the favored team.
- In recent matchups, the Lions have a strong track record against the Packers. They have won each of their last five games against their NFC North rivals and have covered the spread in 11 out of 13 games since the start of the 2017 season.
- Packers quarterback Jordan Love had an impressive performance in his last game, throwing for 322 yards and two touchdowns. However, he will face a tougher defensive challenge against the Lions.
- The Lions have been successful against teams with losing records this season, covering the spread in 6 out of 7 games. They also have a strong record against the spread in NFC games since the start of the 2021 season. On the other hand, the Packers have a solid record as underdogs since the 2019 season.
- The Packers will be without key players such as running back Aaron Jones and cornerback Jaire Alexander due to injuries. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, running back AJ Dillon, safety Rudy Ford, and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks are all questionable for the game.
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