The Packers started hot and kept the Lions at arm’s length the rest of the game. Detroit never led. The Packers made numerous plays on each side of the ball, just like they did in the season opener.

First things first, the Green Bay Packers have to take care of business in Chicago on Saturday. Regardless of what happens, however, they could catch a massive break for next week depending on the outcomes of Ravens-Patriots and Lions-Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had plenty of battles against the Detroit Lions during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers. The future Pro Football Hall of Fame signal-caller understands what type of player and challenges that defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will present his AFC North squad.

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Backing up Sewell’s point, since 1966, only the Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted a home game on Thanksgiving Day every year as part of the league’s tradition. But since 2020, the league has also scheduled a game on Christmas Day, even though Christmas is not a typical game day.

How NFC teams can clinch playoff spots this week, with nearly every path running through the Lions and a pivotal Detroit vs. Pittsburgh showdown.

Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006. Then there's Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a thorn in the Lions' side for years with the Green Bay Packers.