assessing Green Bay’s threat to Detroit in the NFC North.
In the NFC North division, the Green Bay Packers pose the greatest threat to the Lions right now, no offense to Minnesota and Chicago.
The Packers have a real chance to unseat the Lions as the division winners in 2024 with Jordan Love at quarterback and a number of playmakers on the defensive end of the ball, like Rashan Gary and Xavier McKinney.
When the two teams met for the first time, the Lions entered Lambeau Field and controlled the first half of the game. They were ahead 27–3 at the break and never fell behind again during the game. David Montgomery put on a devastating display to spearhead Detroit’s offensive endeavors. In the victory, he ran for 121 yards on 32 carries and three touchdowns.
In contrast, Detroit performed poorly in the second meeting between the division rivals (which took place on Thanksgiving), allowing Love and Green Bay to jump out to a 20-6 first-quarter advantage. With a 23-6 advantage at the half, the Packers never looked back. In the triumphant effort, Love completed 22 of 32 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns.
Head coach: Matt LaFleur (Sixth season: 56-27)
