Packers @ Lions GDT: Thursday, Dec. 5th, 7:15 PM CST

[Pugger]

We are going to tape the replay on NFLN overnight and watch it on Friday.

This is one game where we cannot commit stupid penalties, especially pre-snap ones, or turn it over if we want to win this one. It will help if Jaire is back.

[Pckfn23]

Updated with Dope Sheet and Injury Report

[Acrobat]

A little worried about Jenkins being able to go.

[NCF]

A little worried about Jenkins being able to go.

I wasn't aware there was anything wrong with him. I had assumed him missing practice was veteran rest that he has been consistently getting. He finished the game on Thanksgiving, right?

[BF004]

So today will be like the traditional Friday injury report.

Hoping for some good news.

Really hope Doubs can go. His injury shouldn’t be limiting like a Cooper or Jaire, so he should be about as close to 100% as you can get this time of year.

[salmar80]

A little worried about Jenkins being able to go.

I wasn't aware there was anything wrong with him. I had assumed him missing practice was veteran rest that he has been consistently getting. He finished the game on Thanksgiving, right?

Elg was back full at practice on Tuesday, as were Ja and Doubs. Cooper and Ballentine limited and rehabbing.

[Acrobat]

A little worried about Jenkins being able to go.

I wasn't aware there was anything wrong with him. I had assumed him missing practice was veteran rest that he has been consistently getting. He finished the game on Thanksgiving, right?

Yeah it was a weird situation on Monday and a little worried about the knee. But seems good to go.

[lulu]

A little worried about Jenkins being able to go.

I wasn't aware there was anything wrong with him. I had assumed him missing practice was veteran rest that he has been consistently getting. He finished the game on Thanksgiving, right?

FWIW, Rasheed and Malik Heath were at the Bucks game Saturday night. Hope that bodes well for Rasheed.

[Cdragon]

Updated with Dope Sheet and Injury Report

When did Mosby get a concussion?

[Pckfn23]

[Pckfn23]

[BSA]

Some tidbits from Warren Sharp Football

https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/f ... ibar-2024/


The Lions have led for a league-high 57.8% of their offensive snaps.
The Packers are fifth, leading on 49.9% of their offensive plays this season.
Green Bay has had a double-digit lead for 32.6% of their offensive snaps, the highest rate in the league.

Detroit is second at 32.2%.
The Lions lead the NFL in points per drive (2.84).
The Packers are seventh (2.43) and lead the league over their past three games (3.14).

Green Bay has allowed 2.14 points per drive on the road (19th) compared to 1.58 points per drive at home (7th).
Detroit's success rate on passing plays is 53.2%, the only team over 50% on the season.
Detroit has a 46% success rate on rushing plays, second in the league.
Detroit's 71.1% success rate defending plays in the red zone is the best in the league.

Green Bay has a 52.6% success rate defending red zone plays, 28th in the league.
The Lions have converted 13.3% more third downs than their opponents, which is the best margin in the league.
The Packers allow 4.1 yards per play on third downs, which is third in the league.

Lots more in the link

[BSA]

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Here's a graphic showing offense/defense EPA and the tiers of teams. The Packers have entered the Super Bowl Contender tier

[Scott4Pack]

To me, this game is a toss up, loaded with intangibles. The Lions are arguably the best team in the NFL, but they do have some injuries/players likely out at critical positions. The Packers are ascending and scoring points.

So, have the Packers solved their pre-snap penalties issue?
Can the Lions elevate above their injuries?
Can the Packers score a couple of takeaways on the road against a team that takes care of the ball?
Will the Lions' offense be slowed at all by our improving defense?

I really think it'll come down to the turnovers and/or whomever gets the ball last. Should be a really good game. And no way should it become a defensive battle with a 13-10 result.