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Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off with a massive showdown between two NFC North powerhouses.
The 11-1 Detroit Lions are hosting the 9-3 Green Bay Packers in a matchup that will have major postseason implications.
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The Lions enter this game as the hottest team in football, winners of 10 straight games with their last loss coming in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Packers, on the other hand, are winners of three straight games and have won seven of their last eight contests dating back to Week 5.
The Lions and Packers already met once this season, with Detroit getting the 24-14 road win in Green Bay in Week 9. Another Lions win would all but eliminate the Packers from winning the division, while keeping Detroit ahead of the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings. If the Packers find a way to get the upset win, though, the NFC North will be in complete chaos, with two 10-win teams and an 11-win team heading into the Vikings' Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
Will the Lions maintain their lead in the NFC North, or will the Packers make things interesting with a major upset? The staff at Newsweek Sports has their predictions.
James Brizuela: Divisional games are always so hard to determine, simply because both teams are trying to beat their rivals. Both the Lions and Packers are heading into Thursday Night Football with great records and great teams. Still, the Lions are at home and have proven to be the tougher team in 2024. The multiple injuries to the Lions' defense are concerning, but they should still walk away with the hard-fought victory.
Prediction: Lions 24, Packers 21
Matt Levine: The Lions have looked like the best team all season and they can separate themselves even more in the NFC North with a win over the Packers. Green Bay dropped the first game between these two teams after a sloppy offensive performance and will be looking for some revenge. While Detroit is favored, this feels very much like a great chance for the Packers to steal a road win. Give me Jordan Love and the Packers to come away with the massive win at Ford Field.
Prediction: Packers 30, Lions 24
Noah Camras: This game should be the best Thursday Night Football game of the season between two divisional foes and potential Super Bowl contenders. The Lions haven't lost since Week 2, while the Packers have won seven of their last eight. These two teams met a few weeks ago, which resulted in a road win for the Lions. On Thursday night, they'll complete the sweep, and all but knock the Packers out of contention to win the NFC North.
Prediction: Lions 31, Packers 27
How to Watch Packers vs Lions on Thursday Night Football
Packers vs. Lions on Thursday Night Football will kickoff at 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
About the writer
Noah Camras is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on sports content. Noah has been with Newsweek since March ... Read more