Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions prediction and fantasy outlook feat. Josh Jacobs and David Montgomery

Josh Jacobs' Green Bay Packers and David Montgomery's Detroit Lions are set to battle tonight on Thursday Night Football. The weekend gets started early with an NFC North showdown that could be the final nail in the coffin for the Packers' hopes of winning the division. It also could crack the door open on the Lions' white-knuckled grip on the division.

Packers vs. Lions prediction

Josh Jacobs escapes a tackle - Source: Imagn

The 9-3 Packers are playing the 11-1 Detroit Lions in Detroit. While one may look at the record and call the Lions the clear-cut favorites, the Lions are coming into the game short-handed. Roughly a dozen defensive players are impacted by injury going into the game, which could open the door for Jordan Love.

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Still, with the Packers falling to the Lions in every previous matchup since 2022 with the exception of one time, Jared Goff will win the game. Expect a show, but one with a less-than-shocking ending. The Lions will win 27-17.

Packers vs. Lions fantasy outlook

Josh Jacobs at Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers - Source: Imagn

The game will be competitive for all four quarters, which is good news for fantasy managers. This won't be a shootout, but expect plenty of action with certain players. Jahmyr Gibbs and Montgomery are shoe-in starters for the Lions. Goff has had worse propositions as well.

For the Packers, Jacobs could be a great option as well as Jayden Reed, who is coming off a notable showing in which he scored two touchdowns. Christian Watson has been up and down in the last three games, but he is worthy of attention as well.

Where to watch Packers vs. Lions on cable

Josh Jacobs signals for a first down- Source: Imagn

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions both were able to be watched on cable last week. Even those with an antenna had access to both games. However, despite both teams playing their second consecutive Thursday game, fans will be unable to watch on cable.

The game will be streamed on Amazon Prime. Those looking to watch the game for free without access to Amazon Prime can search the game on Twitch. However, those looking to pursue this route can only watch the game on mobile for free.

Either way, will fans get a thrilling show in what could be one of the last big mid-week primetime games of the season?

About the author

Ian brings with him more than 6.5 years of sports writing experience to the Sportskeeda NFL team. He played offensive line in middle school and high school, and also made it to the top 0% matchmaking ranking in MUT play in Madden.

He possesses the quality of identifying unique story angles from quotes in press conferences, social media and interviews. He assimilates facts for his stories with a lawyer-like precision and verifies each and every piece of information.

Ian admires Peyton Manning for his ability to beat teams with his mind despite not being the best athlete, and is also a fan of Tom Brady. The Denver Broncos are his favorite team, and their Super Bowl 50 win in Manning’s last game is etched in his memory forever. Bill Belichick is his all-time favorite coach.

He has also grown to admire the Los Angeles Rams mainly because he and Cooper Kupp went to the same college, Eastern Washington University, with both finishing their college careers at the same time.

In his career so far, Ian has had the privilege of exclusively interviewing Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead, Kwity Paye of the Indianpolis Colts and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash. When not writing, he likes to play video games and be outdoors.

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Edited by Kim Daniel Rubinos