Almost game day. Another game on Thursday evening. This time on the road. Be that as it may, only one thing matters: beating the Lions. What do you say?

I can’t believe the Packers are playing again today. But yes, a win against the Lions would be a welcome result.

There are only two games between winning teams this week. The first is tonight. Come on, pack up, go!

Everyone knows what is at stake. According to NFL Research, this game has the highest combined winning percentage (.833) between two teams in a Thursday game in December or later in NFL history. It is the fourth-highest winning percentage of any primetime game played in December or later. That’s what football is about.

My recollection (which may be wrong) is that the Lions used Jared Goff’s short passing game to win last time out. How does our defense combat this approach? GPG!

The offense has a role to play (like protecting the football), but Green Bay’s defense needs to get Detroit into more third-and-longs. Overall, I thought the defense did well the first time around, but the Lions offense still won too many first and second downs. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs kept Detroit in favorable down-and-distance positions all afternoon, allowing Goff to make the throws he needed.

I was there for the rainy game in Detroit and was there for the entire fifth quarter. It’s a special place and we always stay until they kick us out, win or lose. There were a lot of missed opportunities in this game. If they clean up, and they seem to have since, I see no reason why the Packers can’t come away with a win. I think the Packers have to beat again for Detroit to win. Your thoughts?

The Packers didn’t do themselves any favors in the first game against Detroit. They took 10 accepted penalties for 67 yards, threw a pick-six late in the first half, went 1-for-4 in the red zone and converted just three of 12 third downs. The Packers outscored the Lions 411-261 and finished with a 150-yard margin, the most for the Packers in the last five years. Play clean football in all three phases and win this game.

Tyler from Stetsonville, WI

How much of the Week 9 game really goes into preparation for both teams? Green Bay had Jordan Love injured, so the style of attack may have been called something else. For Detroit, it was an outdoor rain game, so they probably called things something else. Even though Week 9 wasn’t that long ago, are these teams still the same? Different? Just slightly different? I’m expecting a completely different game where, when the dust settles, Green Bay will hopefully have their “We’re Here” flag firmly planted in the NFC picture. Go pack.

It’s all part of the preparation, but these teams are undoubtedly different, especially when it comes to the injury situation. The Packers have (mostly) recovered, while the Lions are fairly fit heading into today’s game. However, the leadership and vision remain the same. These are two well-coached teams with good plans. The team that plays the cleaner ball is likely to leave Detroit with a win.

Charlie from Waukesha, WI

Speaking of narratives, I think the Packers have a good one that hasn’t been mentioned. For years it was said that Kirk Cousins ​​couldn’t win in prime time and Dak Prescott couldn’t win the big game. Well, Jordan Love is in big games: his first start against Chicago, Detroit on Thanksgiving, the win against the reigning Super Bowl champs and his first playoff game.

This doesn’t surprise me, considering Love’s cool, calm and collected demeanor. He was a big player in the first two seasons of his NFL career. Love also seems to be a strong finisher. He has a passer rating of 120 since the bye.

Rob from Circle Pines, MN

Josh Jacobs is an excellent running back. It seemed like the offensive line didn’t give Josh good options in the Miami game. Did you see this perspective wrong?

After the San Francisco game, LaFleur mentioned that Jacobs was touched too much at the line of scrimmage and that this was likely the case against Miami as well. The Dolphins have obviously done a few things to neutralize Jacobs’ threat, but the Packers still need to move the defense back to get Jacobs to the second level.

When Javon Bullard talks about what it takes to prepare for a game like this and what it means to be a pro, he shows a maturity that exceeds the expectations of a rookie. It’s encouraging to see that Brian Gutekunst brings great talent but also the right people. What a great time to be a Packers fan, with what appears to be a bright long-term future for this organization.

Bullard and Evan Williams made an immediate impact, but what impressed me most is the demeanor of both rookies. They’re obviously talented, but you can clearly see why the Packers placed so much emphasis on them in the pre-draft process.

I see a lot of articles about certain players who won’t be around next year. Two that I keep seeing mentioned are Josh Myers and Isaiah McDuffie. I think both have played really solidly, especially in the last few weeks. It’s hard for a center to stand out, but McDuffie made some really impressive plays! Is McDuffie’s smaller than ideal size the reason for these items?

I don’t read these articles, but I can tell you that McDuffie and Myers have everything that is right about the game of football. They are hard-working, determined players who deserve every dollar of their salary. Few embody the ideals of “draft and develop” better than McDuffie, who has improved in each of his four seasons in Green Bay.