Lions at. Packers preview: Game # 2 ( 2020 )

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Detroit Lions are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Week 2 game with Green Bay Packers

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If the Lions make even remotely close to the number of self inflicted mistakes in Green Bay, compared to the opener vs. Chicago, the likely result is a decisive Packers victory. There isn't much margin of error for the Lions in Green Bay this coming Sunday,

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PFT’s Week Two picks


Lions (+6) at Packers

MDS’s take: Aaron Rodgers looked as good as he’s ever looked in Matt LaFleur’s offense on Sunday, while the Lions’ defense let Mitch Trubisky have a huge fourth quarter. That’s a recipe for an ugly day for the Lions.

MDS’s pick: Packers 31, Lions 14.

Florio’s take: The Aaron Rodgers Revenge Tour makes its Lambeau debut against a team reeling from letting a rare win get away.

Florio’s pick: Packers 34, Lions 20.

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The Lions CB play will likely be the primary factor in whether this game is close.

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Detroit News predictions: Lions at Packers

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Even factor in the Lions highly problematic injury situation and the Packers being one of the best teams in the NFL, I think the Lions are going to be in the game for most of the 4th QTR before falling short yet again.

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Detroit News scouting report: Lions at Packers

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The Packers were protecting a huge lead. The 34 points they gave up to the Vikings last Sunday is misleading.

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Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game predictions: A scare at Lambeau

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In essence, I agree with all 3 writers.

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Lions vs. Packers: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into game at Lambeau Field

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Moving Trey Flowers to different spots on the Lions Defensive Line / front is something that makes sense for this game. David Bakhtiari is arguably the best pass blocking LT in the NFL.

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Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction

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If the Lions are able to shorten the game, that would probably be the best way for the Lions to proceed. The loss of Joe Dahl makes it more challenging to achieve this objective.

I would give the Lions the edge on Special Teams going into this game.

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Detroit Lions bench third-round pick Julian Okwara against Packers

Week Two early inactives

Lions at Packers

Lions: WR Kenny Golladay, CB Desmond Trufant, TE Hunter Bryant, T Halapoulivaati Vaitai, DT Nick Williams, CB Chris Jones, DE Julian Okwara

Packers: DT Kenny Clark, G Lane Taylor, LB Randy Ramsey, QB Jordan Love, CB Parry Nickerson, TE Josiah Deguara
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Julian Okwara missed plenty of time this summer because of injury. This after not having a rookie off-season in the conventional way. He's a work in progress.

My prediction for the game is Packers 26, Lions 20.