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Week 16 Top Performers:
- Matthew Stafford:243 yards
- Joique Bell: 74 yards and one touchdown
- Calvin Johnson: 103 yards
Factors to consider:
- Both the Lions and the Packers are in the playoffs, however now they will be playing for a post-season bye week and home field advantage
- Winner will win the division
- Lions are headed to Lambeau Field in a tough NFC North divisional matchup
- Cold Weather temperatures may play a factor for Detroit
Offensive Expectations:
- Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense face a Packers defense that is ranked 22nd in rush defense though 10th in pass defense
- Despite their low rush defense ranking, Packers have improved in this area, though have a tough matchup against Joique Bell
- Expect Calvin Jonson to have a big game as well (Johnson> 100 yards)
Defensive Expectations:
- Lions have the #1 rush defense in the NFL, expect them to shutdown Eddie Lacy (good against big RB)
- Passing defense is a slightly weaker (ranked 13th), consider the Packers receiver mix their biggest challenge, especially playing in Lambeau
- Will have a tough time getting Aaron Rodgers off rhythm at home
Week 16 Top Performers:
- Aaron Rodgers: 318 yards and one touchdown
- Eddie Lacy: 99 yards and one touchdown
- Randall Cobb: 131 yards
Factors to consider:
- Packers are coming off a road win in Tampa against the Buccaneers, improving their record to 11-4
- Need a win to clinch post-season home field advantage
- Playing at home, Packers are 7-0 in Lambeau Field
Offensive Expectations:
- Aaron Rodgers and the Packers faces a Lions Defense ranked 13th in pass defense; Despite this high ranking, the Packers are considered unstoppable in the passing game at home
- Lions have the #1 rush defense, so don’t expect much from Eddie Lacy
Defensive Expectations:
- Packers defense have a tough defensive challenge on Sunday
- Biggest Challenge: Keeping tight coverage on Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate and Stopping the Lions diverse running game (Bell/Bush)
Detroit Lions (11-4) at Green Bay Packers (11-4)
When: Sunday, December 28th, 2014,
Time: 4:25pm (Eastern Time)
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Opening NFL odds: Green Bay Packers -7 ½
NFL Betting Odds from: Bovada
Matchup Trends
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit’s last 14 games
Green Bay is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Green Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Green Bay’s last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games
Next Week’s Matchups
Detroit Lions: Post-season or Bye Week
Green Bay Packers: Post-season or Bye Week
Sports Prediction
The Odds have opened the Packers as favorite with a 7 ½ point spread. Our team believes that the Underdog will win ATS. Lions have a good defense and we think, considering the circumstance, that this Defensive roster has the caliber to stop the Packers offense from winning over a touchdown. That said, we recommend going with Detroit Lions +7 ½ provided by Bovada.
- Sports Betting Pick: Detroit Lions +7 ½
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