Game Preview
The NFC North spotlight swings to Ford Field as the Detroit Lions host the rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. Jared Goff has been dealing from the pocket while Jordan Love has protected the football and leaned on timely explosives. Both teams won in Week 12, setting up a pivotal division tilt with playoff seeding implications and bragging rights on the line. Expect a fast track and a raucous holiday crowd to amplify every third down and red zone snap.
Game Information
| Date | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM EST |
| Location | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| Surface | Artificial (turf) |
| Roof | Dome |
| Weather | Broken clouds, 33–34°F, wind ~14 mph outside (climate-controlled indoors) |
Injury Report
Detroit Lions Injuries
- Out: Graham Glasgow (G), Kalif Raymond (WR), Zach Cunningham (LB), Jamarco Jones (OT), Ezekiel Turner (ILB), Levi Onwuzurike (DL), Brock Wright (TE), Shane Zylstra (TE), Sam LaPorta (TE), Kerby Joseph (S), Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB), Colby Sorsdal (G), Giovanni Manu (OT), Christian Mahogany (G), Kye Robichaux (RB), Dan Jackson (S)
- Questionable: Taylor Decker (OT), Penei Sewell (OT), Josh Paschal (DE), Terrion Arnold (CB), Sione Vaki (RB), Tate Ratledge (OL), Isaac TeSlaa (WR), Miles Frazier (OL), Marcus Davenport (DE)
Green Bay Packers Injuries
- Out: John Williams (G), Savion Williams (WR), Collin Oliver (DL), Travis Glover (OT), Brenton Cox Jr. (DL), Karl Brooks (DL), Lukas Van Ness (DL), Tucker Kraft (TE), Nick Niemann (LB), MarShawn Lloyd (RB), Elgton Jenkins (G)
- Questionable: Matthew Golden (WR), Quay Walker (LB), Nate Hobbs (CB), Jayden Reed (WR), Keisean Nixon (CB)
Quarterback Matchup
Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers)
Over his last three, Love has averaged 163.0 passing yards on 27.0 attempts with 58.8% completions and a 6.25 yards-per-attempt clip. He’s produced 0.7 passing TDs per game with 0 interceptions, taken 2.0 sacks per game, and added 16.7 rushing yards. The ball security stands out (just 0 picks and 0.33 turnovers per game), even if the efficiency has been modest. In a dome, his timing concepts and intermediate shots to a deep receiver room can play up, especially if the run game keeps him in rhythm and out of obvious passing downs.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)
Goff’s recent form is strong: 284.7 passing yards per game on 37.3 attempts with 60.1% completions and a robust 7.74 yards per attempt. He’s averaging 2.0 TDs and 0.67 INTs per game, with 1.67 sacks taken. The Lions continue to leverage play-action and timing routes to Amon-Ra St. Brown while mixing in chunk gains to Jameson Williams. In a controlled environment, Goff’s pocket command and willingness to attack intermediate windows can stress zone looks—provided protection holds amid several offensive line questionables.
Edge: Slight lean to Goff on efficiency and TD production, but Love’s mistake-free stretch narrows the gap. In a fast track, both can succeed if protected, making pass rush and OL health decisive swing factors.
Why Green Bay Packers Covers
Green Bay’s defense has flashed real bite lately, with a recent game posting a pressure rate north of 50%, and a consistently high red-zone stop rate across recent weeks. That matters against a Lions offense missing multiple tight ends—including Sam LaPorta—and carrying key offensive line questionables (notably Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell). If Detroit’s tackles are limited, Green Bay can dictate in passing downs and keep Jared Goff uncomfortable. Offensively, Jordan Love has avoided mistakes (0 INTs over his last three) and can lean on Josh Jacobs to stay ahead of the sticks. In a dome, cadence and timing travel, and divisional familiarity reduces Ford Field’s edge. With the market pricing Detroit as the favorite, the Packers’ defensive uptick and turnover profile create live moneyline value.
Why Detroit Lions Covers
Despite attrition, Detroit’s core firepower remains intact. Jared Goff is averaging 284.7 yards and 2.0 TDs over his last three with a healthy 7.74 YPA, and he still has Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and the dynamic backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. In a controlled dome, Detroit’s timing-based pass game can mitigate pass rush—especially if one or both starting tackles suit up. The Lions’ home scoring profile has been strong in recent stretches, and Goff’s sack avoidance (1.67 per game L3) supports sustained drives. Defensively, emerging playmakers like Brian Branch and a deep front can force Green Bay into longer third downs, where Love’s recent 6.25 YPA suggests limited explosive consistency. If Detroit wins early downs and protects Goff, the favorite can justify the spread.
The Pick
Green Bay Packers ML (+136)
