The Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers NFC North battle will kick off the Week 4 slate of NFL games. With both currently sitting at 2-1, Jared Goff and Jordan Love will try to give their teams the early edge in the division standings.
The Lions come into this one after a complete beatdown of the Atlanta Falcons last week, 20-6. Their defense continues to play well and might cause havoc on a Packers offensive line already missing two of its key starters. Meanwhile, Green Bay is fresh off a stunning come-from-behind win over the New Orleans Saints, where they trailed by 17 in the fourth quarter.
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How To Watch Lions vs. Packers
Another week, another night of Thursday Night Football airing on Prime Video. After agreeing to become the home of TNF in 2021, NFL fans will be able to catch the start of every week on Amazon’s video streaming service. Here’s how to watch the NFL game tonight.
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
- Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
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- TV Channel: Prime Video
- Live Stream: Prime Video
Lions vs. Packers Picks and Predictions
All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook unless stated otherwise.
- Spread
Lions -1.5 - Moneyline
Lions -115, Packers -105 - Over/Under
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Bearman: For 45 minutes, most of us were right about the Packers losing to the Saints in Week 3. But then, Love and the offense took over, scoring 18 points in the final minutes of the game.
The Lions pushed the previously undefeated Falcons around in an easy win, but this is a tougher task at Lambeau. While Detroit ended years of frustration, winning in Green Bay last season to end the Aaron Rodgers era, I lean towards the home team — who is 3-0 against the spread (ATS) this season — getting points here.
MORE: Lions vs. Packers Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football
I also have a player prop I like for tonight. Amon-Ra St. Brown has gone for 71, 102, and 102 yards in each of his three games this season, including 9-102 while banged up ahead of the Falcons game. His number sits at 72.5, which I like to go over.
Full transparency: He went for 49 and 55 last year vs. the Packers, but 28 targets in three games this year is an average of over nine per game, which should lead to over 72 yards.
Picks: Packers +1.5 (-110 at FanDuel), Amon-Ra St. Brown over 72.5 receiving yards (-114 at FanDuel)
Blewis: I also like the Packers in this one. They had an inspiring comeback down 17-0 going into the fourth quarter last week, and this was without David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins, Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, and Jaire Alexander. Granted, this comeback happened once Derek Carr was ruled out.
It sounds like Green Bay should be getting at least Jones and Alexander back this week, with Watson being a possibility as well. Getting those players back will be a huge boost in this early-season divisional matchup. Without Jones, the Packers have averaged just 282 yards per game and have missed his explosiveness out of the backfield, both as a runner and receiver.
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs against Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field, Nov. 6, 2022.Nfl Green Bay Packers At Detroit Lions
It’s not breaking news to report that Goff is a different quarterback on the road compared to at home. Last season, he threw for 23 touchdowns and three interceptions at home compared to six and four, respectively, on the road. For his career, Goff’s QB rating on the road is nine points lower than at home.
When there’s a divisional matchup between two nearly even teams on a short week, I’m generally always going to lean toward the home team, especially when it’s a short spread.
Currently, there aren’t many player props on the board, with Jones, Watson, and David Montgomery all listed as questionable. Yet, one I do like is Sam LaPorta’s under 45.5 receiving yards.
The rookie has exceeded his early expectations so far, as tight ends typically don’t contribute right away. However, after two games in a row against the second and seventh-worst teams in defending tight ends last season, LaPorta is going against a Packers defense that allowed the second-fewest yards to the position last season.
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Last week, LaPorta had 84 yards on 11 targets, but take away his 45-yard touchdown in which he was wide open, and he would’ve gone under his receiving yards prop for tonight on 10 targets.
Fanatics currently has the best number for this prop, but I also like the under at 44.5, which you can get at FanDuel if Fanatics isn’t available in your state.
Picks: Packers +1.5 (-110 at FanDuel), LaPorta under 45.5 receiving yards (-120 at Fanatics)
For more Lions and Packers picks and predictions, make sure to check out PFN’s best bets.
Who Are the Inactives for Thursday Night Football Tonight?
Both teams ruled out offensive starters in Wednesday’s injury report. Check back as we get closer to kickoff for full inactives.
Detroit Lions Designated as Out
- FB Jason Cabinda
- OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai
- OT Matt Nelson
Green Bay Packers Designated as Out
- S Zayne Anderson
- OT David Bakhtiari
- G Elgton Jenkins
- LB De’Vondre Campbell
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Lions Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Lions depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jared Goff
- Running Back: David Montgomery
- Wide Receiver: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Jones Jr.
- Tight End: Sam LaPorta
- Left Offensive Tackle: Taylor Decker
- Left Offensive Guard: Jonah Jackson
- Center: Frank Ragnow
- Right Offensive Guard: Graham Glasgow
- Right Offensive Tackle: Penei Sewell
- Left Defensive End: Charles Harris
- Left Defensive Tackle: Alim McNeill
- Right Defensive End: Aidan Hutchinson
- Right Defensive Tackle: Isaiah Buggs
- Strongside Linebacker: Alex Anzalone
- Middle Linebacker: Jack Campbell
- Weakside Linebacker: Malcolm Rodriguez
- Left Cornerback: Jerry Jacobs
- Right Cornerback: Cameron Sutton
- Free Safety: Kerby Joseph
- Strong Safety: Ifeatu Melifonwu
- Kicker: Riley Patterson
- Punter: Jack Fox
- Long Snapper: Scott Daly
- Punt Returner: Kalif Raymond
- Kickoff Returner: Kalif Raymond
Packers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Packers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jordan Love
- Running Back: Aaron Jones
- Wide Receiver: Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed
- Tight End: Luke Musgrave
- Left Offensive Tackle: Rasheed Walker
- Left Offensive Guard: Royce Newman
- Center: Josh Myers
- Right Offensive Guard: Jon Runyan Jr.
- Right Offensive Tackle: Zach Tom
- Defensive End: Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt
- Nose Tackle: T.J. Slaton
- Right Outside Linebacker: Rashan Gary
- Right Inside Linebacker: Isaiah McDuffie
- Left Inside Linebacker: Quay Walker
- Left Outside Linebacker: Preston Smith
- Left Cornerback: Jaire Alexander
- Right Cornerback: Rasul Douglas
- Free Safety: Darnell Savage
- Strong Safety: Rudy Ford
- Kicker: Anders Carlson
- Punter: Daniel Whelan
- Long Snapper: Matt Orzech
- Punt Returner: Keisean Nixon
- Kickoff Returner: Keisean Nixon
