


The Green Bay Packers may have been the most ambiguous team in the NFL heading into the season.
Imagining this young, potential-filled offense with an unproven quarterback was a mystery.
But through the first three games of 2023, Jordan Love and his offense have proven they’re no flops.
They were scoreless through three-quarters last week, but marching back to score 18 points in the fourth and win the game showed Love can answer bells.
The first-year starter is tied for third in passing scores with seven and the Packers have a 7.3 TD percentage and 12.8 percent yards gained per pass completion, which both rank second, respectively.
The Detroit Lions will be the toughest opponent they’ve seen so far.
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Jared Goff has looked as good as he has in his career with 273 yards per game and a 101.6 passer rating.
The Lions are operating at 5.8 yards per play, which ties them for fifth.
They’re posting 381.3 ypg and have been excellent on the ground at 111.7 ypg — and that’s without David Montgomery, who could reunite with Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield Thursday.
Christian Watson and Aaron Jones are likely to return to the fold for Green Bay to boost its passing game, too.
Both of these teams’ losses have been by one possession.
So I’m expecting some back and forth between two efficient, healthier offenses, which means it’s time to lock and load at Lambeau Thursday.
The play: Lions-Packers over 45 points (-110, Bet365)