The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions in a big NFC North battle, and we tell you how to watch the game live.
As part of the Week 3 Sunday slate, the Green Bay Packers will host their division rival the Detroit Lions. Both teams had impressive victories in Week 1 and crushing losses in Week 2, entering the matchup at 1-1.
The Packers in particular struggled last week, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 17-14. The Packers entered this season as the favorites in the NFC North, but they simply cannot afford to fall too far behind the Vikings.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense have struggled through the early going, especially against the Vikings last week. Rodgers and company will likely get back on track sooner rather than later. However, their early season performance has been less than stellar.
Can Jordy Nelson stretch the field enough to open things up? Will Eddie Lacy get back on track after a slow start to the season? Rodgers is great, but he needs help if the Packers are going to compete at a high level this season.
Fortunately for Green Bay, the Lions defense is not exactly loaded with talent. Led by defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, they have some nice talent up front, but they have obvious holes in the secondary and at linebacker.
If the Packers can protect Rodgers adequately, they should be able to put some points on the board against Detroit.
The Packers’ offense has under-performed through the early part of the season, but their defense has played well. Clay Matthews continues to be a stud, Mike Daniels is becoming one of the best defensive lineman in the NFL, and their secondary is talented.
Matthew Stafford and the Lions’ offense will provide a tough challenge for the Packers defense in this game. Rodgers and company will obviously be an important part of this game, but the Lions offense against the Packers’ defense will be the key to this game.
This game will be shown live on FOX, but online streaming options are also available.
TV: FOX
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Online: NFL Sunday Ticket MAX (subscription required)
Mobile: Verizon NFL Mobile (subscription required)
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The Vikings may be the class of the NFC North at the moment, but the Packers and Lions will undoubtedly have a say in who takes home the crown at the end of the season. Whoever wins this game will be in a strong position in the division once again.
This should be a fun battle that is certainly worth checking out.