Packers roundup: Predictions for season finale at Lions

A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Sunday, Dec. 29.

Welcome to the Packers News Report.

Today, the Green Bay Packers play for the final time in 2019. But thankfully not for the final time this season. This afternoon, they’re on the road against the Detroit Lions with a lot on the line. They could still finish as high as the number one seed should they get the win this afternoon and the Seattle Seahawks also win on Sunday Night Football.

All they can control is their own performance today, and a win will be good for a first-round bye, putting them just two wins away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Now wouldn’t that be some accomplishment for Matt LaFleur in his rookie season as head coach?

News and notes from around FanSided

Five players to watch vs. Detroit Lions in Week 17 (Lombardi Ave – Jesse Fry)

Here is Jesse Fry’s final “Five players to watch” article for the regular season, looking ahead to Green Bay’s game at Detroit.

Green Bay Packers v. Detroit Lions: The Final Predictions (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

Will Green Bay close out 2019 with its fifth straight win and guarantee a first-round bye in the playoffs? The Dairyland Express writers have predicted the outcome of today’s game.

Green Bay Packers v. Lions: Three bold predictions (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express looks ahead to this afternoon’s game at Detroit with three bold predictions.

NFL Week 17 2019: Picks and predictions (FanSided – Matt Verderame)

Matt Verderame of FanSided predicts Green Bay-Detroit and each other Week 17 game.

More news and notes from around the internet

With playoff bye the priority, personal milestones also on the line (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

Emphasis on Aaron Jones empowers Packers’ offensive line (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein)

Cory’s Corner: The Packers can experiment in finale (Cheesehead TV – Cory Jennerjohn)

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers prioritizing wins over personal statistics (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.