Packers: Predicting each game remaining in final four weeks of 2019
Week 17: at Detroit Lions
Ford Field is never an easy place to win, but considering the Lions could be down to their third-string quarterback, the Packers will be strong favorites in the season finale. Matthew Stafford could still make a return, but why would the Lions risk further injury when they have nothing to play for?
Backup quarterback Jeff Driskel is on injured reserve, which means David Blough is the current starter.
Blough played well in his first NFL start on Thanksgiving, and he did so up against a talented Bears defense. Blough threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He exceeded expectations, but sustaining that level of play won’t be easy now teams have a chance to watch tape on his first NFL performance.
The Packers offense should also have plenty of success against a Lions defense that has allowed an average of 398.1 yards through 12 games. Detroit is allowing 280.1 passing yards per game, and has given up 25 passing touchdowns with just five interceptions this season. The run defense hasn’t been much better, giving up 118 yards on the ground per game.
There could be some added pressure of needing a win to finish in first place, but the Packers are the better team and should get the victory.
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