We hear a lot about the stout defense of the Lions and the fact they surrender just 16.9 ppg, good for second in the league. But don’t sleep on this Packers defense that has held three straight opponents under 20 points, including giving up just 17 to a full-strength Miami offense last week.
These teams both love to run the football with Detroit ranking 3rd in rush attempts and Green Bay checking in at number 6. These teams played a month ago and both were able to run the ball effectively with the score ending up 24-14 in favor of the Lions.
Both of these teams are too good offensively to be shut down completely, but I think both defenses are good enough to make the offenses earn every yard.