The Green Bay Packers (9-3) face off against the Detroit Lions (11-1) on Thursday Night Football, with significant playoff implications at stake. The NFC North division matchup pits the third-place Packers behind the division-leading Lions and Minnesota Vikings (10-2).
The Lions have won 10 straight games, while the Packers have won 7-of-8 since the start of October. Green Bay’s Jordan Love has thrown for 273 yards in his last game against the Lions, but faces a tough test this week.
Key player props include Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs over 65.5 rushing yards and Packers WR Christian Watson over 3.5 receptions. However, the Packers’ balanced attack, coupled with the Lions’ defensive injuries, gives them an edge in this matchup.
Injuries to key players are mounting for the Lions, particularly on defense, which could further hinder their chances. The Packers, led by QB Jordan Love and RB Josh Jacobs, have a significant advantage in rushing yards per game and DVOA.
With kickoff at 8:15pm ET, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, this matchup is expected to drive significant fan engagement and ticket demand.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayginsbach/2024/12/05/nfl-picks-props-and-odds-for-week-14-thursday-night-football-packers-lions