Detroit Lions headlines: Week 17 Packer preview
As the Detroit Lions prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, we breakdown some of the top headlines when it comes to the Pride.
To win now or to win later. That seems to be the question when it comes to the Detroit Lions in Week 17. They’ll travel to Lambeau Field to face off against the Green Bay Packers in a game where both teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Still, the outcome of this matchup will determine just how high the Lions will be able to draft in 2019. By Sunday night, Detroit could possess a pick as high as second overall in the first round or as low as 10th. A loss to Green Bay guarantees a top-five selection.
But no one likes to lose. And for first-time head coach Matt Patricia, ending his rookie season with a sweep of the Packers would be a feather (or maybe a pencil) in his cap. In today’s headlines, we preview the upcoming matchup in chilly Wisconsin and more.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: Scouting report, prediction – Detroit Free Press
There doesn’t seem to be much faith that the Lions can win this one even if they wanted to. Green Bay has more incentive to win with a interim head coach trying to make one last impression for the starting gig in 2019. Oh, and then there’s Aaron Rodgers.
Lions vs. Packers: A prediction with some things to watch – MLive.com
Outside of Draft Watch 2019, the above article pretty much throws up the white flag when it comes to this meaningless matchup. But one player to certainly watch is safety Glover Quinn as it may very well be his final game as a Lion.
Lions’ Patricia: Matthew Stafford is my quarterback – The Detroit News
To me, this appears to be a marriage of convenience for both Matt’s. Patricia is a defensive guru who doesn’t have a better option under center. While Stafford seems committed to winning in Detroit regardless of who is making the calls.
Lions place CB DeShawn Shead on Reserve/Injured – DetroitLions.com
The cornerback position in Detroit has to be the biggest issue the front office will need to tackle this offseason. Every corner outside of Darius Slay seems to be expendable.
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Watch: How players from all 32 NFL teams shared holiday spirit – ESPN.com
Finally, it’s great to see the league giving back to it’s fans and those in need this holiday season. Despite the negative headlines and porous record, the Lions still give many fans hope and enjoyment year after year.