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Richter, E. (2026, October 25). Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/packers-vs-lions-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-best-bets-odds/
Richter, Erich. “Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash.” New York Post, 25 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/packers-vs-lions-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-best-bets-odds/.
Richter, Erich. “Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash.” New York Post, October 25, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/packers-vs-lions-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-best-bets-odds/.
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In Week 7 of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers are set to face the Detroit Lions in a critical NFC North showdown as three-point underdogs. Both teams have similar DVOA ratings, coming in at No. 17 and No. 18, respectively; however, the Packers rank No. 4 defensively while the Lions are ranked No. 25 against the pass and overall defense is rated No. 23 offensively. Despite key defensive player Micah Parsons not being active for Detroit, analysts remain skeptical about the Lions' ability to defend Green Bay's rushing attack, particularly with Josh Jacobs returning from injury. Packers are expected to leverage their strong running game, potentially leading to high rush attempts by Jacobs and limiting passing opportunities for Amon Ra-St. Brown and Jameson Williams of the Lions.