By : Mike Rifkin
For the first time this season the Packers and Lions will meet at Ford Field. The Lions are coming off a 31-27 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Lions were shutout in the second half on Sunday. Jared Goff was 27-37 for 321 yards and a touchdown. D’Andre Swift returned to the lineup had a receiving touchdown and 33 total yards on 10 touches. Jamaal Williams, the former Packers had 10 carries for 53 yards and two touchdowns. This will be the first game for the Lions without Tight End TJ Hockenson, who was traded to the Vikings at the trade deadline.
The Packers have had their own struggles as well, losing four in a row. Last week they lost to the Bills in Buffalo 27-17. Aaron Rodgers was 19-30 for 203 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Packers ran for 208 yards and averaged 6.7 yards per carry. The Lions defense is giving up 154.9 rushing yards per game. The Packers now have a record with 3-5.
Last season the teams split the two meetings, with the Lions winning in Week 18. Jared Goff had a 71.2 completion percentage for 484 yards, four touchdowns and an interception against the Packers last season. In 24 games Against the Lions Aaron Rodgers has a 65.7 completion percentage averages 252.3 yards per game, 52 touchdowns and eight interceptions and in 2021 had six touchdowns and zero interceptions.
With a win at home the Lions might end the Packers season and end their five game losing streak.
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