The playoffs are on the line as the Packers host the Lions
The Packers will look to clinch a spot in the playoffs as they play host to the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.
Prayers and well-wishes continue to go out to Buffalo Bills’ player Damar Hamlin, who is showing a lot of improvement but remains in critical condition. It was a very scary incident and it goes to show that there are things that are much bigger than a football game.
Both the Packers and Lions are 8-8 after big home wins last Sunday vs divisional opponents. The Packers blew out the Vikings 41-17 while the Lions won big over the Bears 41-10.
The Lions are capable of scoring a lot of points. Jared Goff has shown that he still has a lot of game left in him. Former Packer Jamaal Williams needs 6 rushing yards to hit 1,000 for the season. Amon-Ra St. Brown is their top receiver, and the Packers will need to contain him. The Packers have been playing well on defense the last 6 quarters. They need to keep it up. Let’s get some turnovers and turn them into touchdowns.
Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the offense has come alive a bit from their struggles at midseason. They need to get that running game going. The offense is a whole lot more efficient when that happens. They need to score touchdowns and avoid turning the ball over. Take advantage of every opportunity you can get.
Keisean Nixon has given the special teams a whole new look. He is capable of giving the Packers great field position. In a game of that magnitude, field position is huge. Mason Crosby has still got it. If it comes down to a field goal, they are in a good position to get points.
For the Packers, they just have to win and they are in the playoffs. For Detroit, it depends on what happens with Seattle, who plays host to the Los Angeles Rams. A Seattle win would eliminate Detroit. Regardless of any outcome, I know the Lions are playing to win this game. At the very least, a win would give them a winning record and deny the Packers a spot in the playoffs.
It really is incredible that the Packers are even in this position. Who would have thought that a month ago? It just shows that you never give up on the season until they are officially out of it. They have everything in front of them. They now have to go out on the field and win this game.
I know the anticipation will be tough with having to wait until Sunday night for this game. Have fun and stay warm if you are going to the game. Wherever you are, be loud and be ready to cheer the team to victory this weekend. We got this!
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