The Lions' offense bounced back against the Dolphins last week but went absolutely nowhere in previous weeks against the Cowboys and Patriots. The Packers have a solid pass defense, 2nd in pass yards allowed, which will go some way to limiting Detroit's options. Green Bay is also strong in red zone defense, and have limited 3rd down conversions. They have an average passer rating of 79 in their last three weeks. The Lions also just shipped out their talented tight end at the deadline.
Neither team runs much, although the Packers can and did step out vs the Bills last week, and should this week. The Lions' run defense is lamentable. In fact the Lions defense as a whole is lamentable, resulting in the dismissal of their defensive co-ordinator this week. It only remains for the Packers to put some points on the board. While his secondary stats aren't poor, Rodgers has not been able to put up points or yards this year. The O line inconsistent with injuries, but is starting to recover, and his receiving corp is weak. It has been suggested that Detroit's pass defense can make anyone look good. The Packers used a much more balanced offense when they put up their most yards against a very tough Bills defense last week. Look for them to continue to improve against a weakened Lions offense, and a disorganized Detroit defense. I am on the Packers to bounce back, win and cover. 9*!