The Packers’ first full pass through the NFC North lands in Detroit on Sunday, and it brings a clean test of where this team stands right now.
Green Bay heads to Ford Field to take on the Lions, the only division opponent it still hasn’t faced in the 2026 season. The Packers are 1-1 against the division so far, opening with a 39-22 loss in Minnesota before bouncing back with a 31-7 win over Chicago at Lambeau Field two weeks ago.
That win helped fuel Green Bay’s current three-game winning streak, but this matchup carries a different feel. Detroit is coming off its bye and has had extra time to reset.
The Lions have been exactly what the scoreboard says they are: fast, dangerous, and wide open. Through five games, every Detroit contest has finished with at least 55 combined points. The Lions haven’t scored fewer than 26 in any game this season, but they’ve also given up at least 21 every time out and have allowed 30 or more three times.
That sets up a direct challenge for a Packers defense that has been far sturdier overall. Green Bay has held opponents under 17 points in each of its four wins.
The flip side is less flattering: in the two losses, the Packers surrendered 39 and 35 points. Against a Detroit offense that has been piling up points all season, the assignment is obvious.
Green Bay enters at 4-2, while Detroit is 3-2.
The game will be played Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is set for 4:25 PM Eastern Time, 3:25 PM Central.
The broadcast will be on FOX, with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady on the call. In market, the game will be available on NFL+ and FOX One, while out of market viewers can watch on NFL Sunday Ticket on YoutubeTV. The radio broadcast is on the Packers Radio Network and Packers.com.
Detroit is favored by 3 points, and the over/under is 52.5.
Last season’s meetings split the matchup on the field. In Week 1, the Packers beat the Lions 27-13 in Green Bay. Then in Week 13, Green Bay won again in Detroit, 31-24.
Across the full regular-season series, the Packers lead 106-78-7. They also lead the postseason series 2-0.
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