Green Bay Packers schedule 2017: A look at the NFC North Division games

Green Bay Packers: A look at the NFC North Division games

Dec 24, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) celebrate their touchdown connection in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs the ball against Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Packers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 17 at Detroit

Before the release of the schedule, when we were just looking at 2017 opponents, this is the game I felt would be most in jeopardy since it’s on the road against the best non-Packers team in the division.

I feel like I could back off that idea, though, since it comes in week 17 and Green Bay always seems to need these late-season wins to either make the playoffs or earn a better seed.

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I’m totally against resting starters as well, even if the Packers have a spot in the postseason locked up. I just can’t see Green Bay dropping their final regular-season game.

Prediction: Packers 28, Lions 24

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