(CBS-DETROIT) — The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions (6-1) visit the Green Bay Packers (6-2) on Sunday afternoon in a battle of two of the conference’s top teams.
Last week the Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 at home, while the Packers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-27 on the road.
The last time these two teams met, the Packers defeated Detroit 29-22 in a Thanksgiving Day game last November.
Detroit has won five straight games for the first time since 2016 and is one win shy of its longest streak in a season since winning the final seven games of the 1995 season.
The Lions are averaging over 33 points per game, with an average of 43 points over the past four games.
Part of their scoring success is due to rookie kicker Jake Bates, who has hit all 11 field goal attempts this season. He is 27 of 28 on extra points.
Injuries
The Lions have ruled out linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, defensive lineman Josh Paschal and defensive tackle Brodric Martin.
The Packers enter this game with an uncertain quarterback situation. Jordan Love left the Packers’ win in Jacksonville in the third quarter with a groin injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. He did not train on Wednesday, but trained on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday. Backup quarterback Malik Willis has started two games in place of Love this season, and the Packers won both games.
Safety Evan Williams has been ruled out. Center Josh Myers, cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Corey Ballentine and running back Josh Jacobs are questionable.
The kick-off is at 4.25 pm. See live updates below.
