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Lions, Packers Set for Key NFC North Showdown at Ford Field

Oct 23, 2026 | 9:04 AM

Photo: Jacob Kupferman ~ AP

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Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie take a look at this weekend’s game between the Lions and the Packers with Sports Reporter Eric Vincent.

DETROIT ~ The Lions will return from their bye week looking to keep pace in the NFC North when they host the Packers at Ford Field on Sunday, Oct. 25. Detroit enters the rivalry matchup with a 3-2 record, while Green Bay comes in at 4-2 after winning three straight games, setting the stage for a crucial division showdown.

The game offers another chance for fans to watch one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses, led by quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs has rushed for 504 yards and scored nine touchdowns this season, helping fuel expectations that Detroit can protect its home field against a longtime rival.

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