The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers kick off Week 14 of the NFL season with their second matchup of 2024, this time at Ford Field.
Detroit claimed the victory in their first meeting at Lambeau Field in Week 9, winning 24-14, which remains Green Bay’s most recent loss.
For the Packers to keep their NFC North title hopes alive, they must avoid being swept by the Lions, who hold a two-game lead in the divisional standings.
The Lions enter this contest riding a 10-game winning streak after a Thanksgiving Day triumph over the Chicago Bears. The Packers, meanwhile, secured their third consecutive victory by decisively defeating the Miami Dolphins on the same day.
With significant playoff implications on the line, here’s how experts predict this highly anticipated divisional clash will unfold:
NFL Picks, Predictions Week 14: Lions vs. Packers
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Lions 35, Packers 33
Prisco: “This is a massive game for the NFC playoffs and the division. Detroit’s defense is missing key players, which could give Green Bay an opening. However, the Lions’ high-powered offense will prevail, especially with their ground game against the Packers’ front. Jordan Love will keep Green Bay competitive, but it will be close.”
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Lions 27, Packers 24
Iyer: “The Packers should feel confident with Josh Jacobs leading the running game and Jordan Love finding rhythm alongside their aggressive defense. Both teams are likely to play clean football, relying on the run to set up the pass. The Lions hold a slight edge as the home team in this tightly contested Thursday night matchup.”
Bill Bender, Sporting News: Lions 31, Packers 21
Bender: “Since their last meeting, the Packers haven’t lost, and they did win at Ford Field last season. But will that matter? Pay attention to rushing stats: Detroit is 6-0 when it surpasses 150 rushing yards. In Week 9, Green Bay held the Lions to 124 yards but was undone by drops and penalties. Mistakes like that won’t fly in Detroit.”
Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic: Lions 28, Packers 24
Cluff: “Can Green Bay pull off the upset in Detroit? It’s possible. Will it happen? Unlikely. The Lions seem refocused after their Thanksgiving scare against the Bears.”
Ben Rolfe, Pro Football Network: Lions 24, Packers 17
Rolfe: “Just a month ago, Detroit beat Green Bay by 10 points on the road, despite Jordan Love not being fully healthy. The Lions have been dominant recently, and while the line (-3.5) suggests a closer game, this will likely be Detroit’s toughest test since facing Minnesota in Week 7.”
