Packers Coach Pinpoints Why They Keep Struggling Against the Lions
Both teams aim for NFC North dominance as the Packers debut star Micah Parsons, with Detroit favored after consecutive division titles and a 12-5 record last season.
- On Sunday, September 7, 2025 the Detroit Lions travel to Lambeau Field to meet the Green Bay Packers at 4:25 PM.
- The Detroit Lions' recent consistency has put extra weight on Sunday’s opener, as both playoff teams from last season face off in a crucial NFC North clash.
- After trading for Micah Parsons, the Packers listed him as limited in practice due to a back issue but expect him to play; Jordan Love practiced fully despite a thumb brace after Aug. 12 surgery.
- Oddsmakers list Green Bay as a 1.5-point favorite, but ESPN Analytics rates the Lions with a 51.9% win chance and a Score projection of Lions 27, Packers 24; BetMGM Sportsbook shows moneyline-125 and +105 .
- By surrendering future first-round picks, the Packers signaled an aggressive push to compete immediately, trading away their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks and aiming to win now while seeking NFC North divisional momentum.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
64% Center
L 27%
C 64%
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