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**Thanksgiving Day - Green Bay 7-3-1 at Detroit 7-4**(-2.5, 49) 1:00 (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Ministry of Pain
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Terpman22
Footballguy
This one should be a great one.
Packers 6th in the NFL in run defense yard, tied for 4th in YPC
Lions 3rd in the NFL in rushing and 2nd in YPC
Both teams kind of rush the passer, statistically speaking, about the same. Lions with a small advantage here.
But this game is at home and the Lions are riding high off of a comeback win against the Winston-led Giants.
Lions appear to be the better overall team
However, divisional game, etc
Packers 26
Lions 24
Late FG wins it
Packers 6th in the NFL in run defense yard, tied for 4th in YPC
Lions 3rd in the NFL in rushing and 2nd in YPC
Both teams kind of rush the passer, statistically speaking, about the same. Lions with a small advantage here.
But this game is at home and the Lions are riding high off of a comeback win against the Winston-led Giants.
Lions appear to be the better overall team
However, divisional game, etc
Packers 26
Lions 24
Late FG wins it
Huge game in The NFC Norris Division
Strong Packers defense against a strong Lions offense
Not so strong Packers offense against a not so strong Lions defense
Should be a fun game to kick off Turkey Day
Home Team favored by the home field advantage
Sounds about right
Maybe the Visitors make a big play on offense
Maybe the Home Team makes a big play on defense
I'll go with the former
And say...
Green Bay- 30
Detroit- 29
Strong Packers defense against a strong Lions offense
Not so strong Packers offense against a not so strong Lions defense
Should be a fun game to kick off Turkey Day
Home Team favored by the home field advantage
Sounds about right
Maybe the Visitors make a big play on offense
Maybe the Home Team makes a big play on defense
I'll go with the former
And say...
Green Bay- 30
Detroit- 29
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Terpman22
Footballguy
49?1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
plus me makes 5049?1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Same season revenge for Detroit. I don't think this one is going to be close. 2 score win for them.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
plus me makes 5049?1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
No TV? That's grounds for a divorce.
Terpman22
Footballguy
strength in numbers should allow you to sorta disappears for a few minutes here and thereplus me makes 5049?1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Just make sure you only have 1 earbud in when you are watching on your phone
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'll be leading the "Cousins Walk"strength in numbers should allow you to sorta disappears for a few minutes here and thereplus me makes 5049?1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
Just make sure you only have 1 earbud in when you are watching on your phone
Sure hope so
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
This need more @BobbyLayne
I think the Lions will heavily focus on stopping the run and make Love beat them. He should have some success, but I just don't think there is enough there for him to do so. Christian Watson feels like he could be a downfield playmaker against Terrion Arnold (who looks like a 1st round bust) I do wonder if GB can keep Love clean, as Hutchinson looks fully back to his normal elite self, and the Lions will likely not pair him across from Zach Tom (GBs best OL) much.
My gut says less than 24 hours is too quick of a turnaround for the now unretired Frank Ragnow, so I do expect the Packers DL to be able to get a lot of pressure on Goff, who I think relies mostly on short passes to Amon-Ra and Gibbs. Packers are the #1 defense in the NFL at not allowing big plays, so this could be a game where the Lions have more long drives, than quick strikes.
Lions-28
Packers-21
My gut says less than 24 hours is too quick of a turnaround for the now unretired Frank Ragnow, so I do expect the Packers DL to be able to get a lot of pressure on Goff, who I think relies mostly on short passes to Amon-Ra and Gibbs. Packers are the #1 defense in the NFL at not allowing big plays, so this could be a game where the Lions have more long drives, than quick strikes.
Lions-28
Packers-21
Mt. Man
Footballguy
Definitely huge game for both teams.
Lions lose and they'll have no reasonable shot at the division, and will have to fight for a playoff spot. Would likely need GB, CHI or (less likely) SF to lose 3 games.
GB's in a little better shape, but still have to face Ravens, Broncos and Bears twice, so will either soar or freefall.
Obviously, I'm hoping that the Lions come out hungry after the close call against the Giants. But down 2 starting OL and on their 4th string TE against a stout Pack defense isn't encouraging. Gut and grit their way to a victory?
Lions lose and they'll have no reasonable shot at the division, and will have to fight for a playoff spot. Would likely need GB, CHI or (less likely) SF to lose 3 games.
GB's in a little better shape, but still have to face Ravens, Broncos and Bears twice, so will either soar or freefall.
Obviously, I'm hoping that the Lions come out hungry after the close call against the Giants. But down 2 starting OL and on their 4th string TE against a stout Pack defense isn't encouraging. Gut and grit their way to a victory?
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Ahhhh. Here we go again. I LOVE to hate the lions and in my neck of the woods this is the biggest rivalry in the NFL, pretty one sided for the most part, but fun nonetheless. Detroit got a gift last week, here's to hoping Green Bay takes it back today.
Packers defense is on fire and Parsons is demolishing opposing lines. Double him, triple him, hold him and it doesn't seem to matter, he's going to blow up your protection. Pre Parsons Green Bay struggled to get pressure and guys like Goff could pick them apart. This is no longer the case and i think they're up Goff's *** allday and a QB that relies on timing is gonna struggle. Green Bay also exceeds against the run so we'll see if that holds up against a good lions run game.
Packers offense is a mystery to me, but Love does seem to step up on big stages and against stronger opponents. I'll bet that continues today and we see him at his best. Jacobs is back and i hope they continue to use Wilson as a one two punch. He's earned a little extra run imo.
GO PACK GO!!!!!
Packers 27
Lions 21
(Michigan guys we'll hug it out on Saturday for another big one. GO BLUE **** oSU*)
Packers defense is on fire and Parsons is demolishing opposing lines. Double him, triple him, hold him and it doesn't seem to matter, he's going to blow up your protection. Pre Parsons Green Bay struggled to get pressure and guys like Goff could pick them apart. This is no longer the case and i think they're up Goff's *** allday and a QB that relies on timing is gonna struggle. Green Bay also exceeds against the run so we'll see if that holds up against a good lions run game.
Packers offense is a mystery to me, but Love does seem to step up on big stages and against stronger opponents. I'll bet that continues today and we see him at his best. Jacobs is back and i hope they continue to use Wilson as a one two punch. He's earned a little extra run imo.
GO PACK GO!!!!!
Packers 27
Lions 21
(Michigan guys we'll hug it out on Saturday for another big one. GO BLUE **** oSU*)
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Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
You are right, Lions winning 6 of the last 8 meetings is pretty one sided. But you guys have gone 2-2 in the last 4, so things have tightened up more recently.
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The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Yeah, you're right recent history is a little more competitive and i don't think anybody here needs a history lesson past that. It is nice that it's actually been interesting the last 3 or 4 years. Nature is healing and it's looking like Detroit's window is about to close, but before it completely does I think we're in for a good one today.You are right, Lions winning 6 of the last 8 meetings is pretty one sided. But you guys have gone 2-2 in the last 4, so things have tightened up more recently.
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Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
For anyone with problems getting the game on Fox, I noticed TUBI is also showing the game. 
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
No Quay again isn't ideal, but McDuffie has looked pretty good. He's not the most athletic, but has a nose for the game and can lay the wood with big hits.
Spent decades with my wife's family who never watched football. Terrible.1:00 get together with 49 of my favorite in-laws at a rented space where there will be no TV so I'm gonna miss most of this one
Having a 5:00 dinner however at my son's house
NFL, turkey and my 4 month old granddaughter will be a lot more fun
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I'm going on the road
It's only been over the last few years I get a few more "home games" at my house where football is NEVER turned off.
DET 30 GB 27
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
I was hoping Brady fell into a tryptophan coma and couldn't make it in today.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Love gets eleven minutes to throw and misses the bunny for an easy TD.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Big miss on that drive. Easy TD if Love gets that throw where his receiver can make a play
Happy with points. Let's go D!!!!!
Happy with points. Let's go D!!!!!
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Looong day incoming for Goff.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Not the best start for the Lions.
Terpman22
Footballguy
Ben Franklin was a big huge Lions fan
eighsse2
Footballguy
Memorial patch because the penny died this year?
3nOut
Footballguy
What does Franklin have anything to do with the penny?
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Terpman22
Footballguy
Other than designing the first one, not much
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Wonder why we didn’t see Jacobs on that drive? 
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Mt. Man
Footballguy
Got accidentally rolled up on by Colon.
Still being looked at.
The Longtime Lurker
Footballguy
Hate to see that. Rivalry aside he's a great player and i hope it's nothing major.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That’s the absolute worst kind of injury.
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