The Green Bay Packers have clinched the NFC North and face the Lions in Detroit as 13-point favorites in Week 17.
The Packers are now the 2019 NFC North champions after beating the Minnesota Vikings on the road for Monday Night Football. Now, their goal is to clinch the home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Detroit Lions have lost eight in a row, and are now in contention for a very high pick in the 2020 draft. A win on Sunday against Green Bay would be an upset of epic proportions, and one that would actually be bad for both teams in the big picture.
Green Bay is currently priced as 13-point road favorites in Week 17. If the Pack beats the Lions, they can secure the conference’s No.1 seed IF the 49rs lose to the Seahawks in what will be the final game of the regular season on Sunday night.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is now on a four-game winning streak with that win in Minnesota, and a victory in Detroit will give them a perfect record this year against their division rivals. The fact that they pulled off a win, and by 13 points, is remarkable considering the game they had. Green Bay turned the ball over three times but still came away with a win thanks to an unbelievable defensive performance and another lights out game from Aaron Jones.
The defense allowed the Vikes just 139 total yards, 7 first downs, and just 10 points in what would be Kirk Cousins ninth straight Monday Night Football loss.
The last time the Packers made a postseason appearance was in 2016. The last time they earned a bye was in 2014. Matt LaFleur is the 10th rookie coach in league history to get 12 wins, and he helped the Pack win for the first time in four tries in the Vikings’ new stadium.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a busted-up bunch, as shown again in last week’s loss to the Denver Broncos. That loss marked their eighth in a row, and their 11th in 12 games.
In that 27-17 loss to Denver, they lost another player to injury. This time it was rookie linebacker Jahlani Tavai, who went out with a shoulder injury, and was placed on an injured reserve list that now features 15 Lions players.
If they lose to the Packers on Sunday, it’ll be the worst Lions season record since their 2-14 2009 record. That was the year after their abysmal winless 2008.
Who Will Win Packers vs. Lions?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 24 Dec 1:58pm | GB | -10 -110 | O +41.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 Dec 5:54pm | GB | -12.5 -110 | O +43.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 68 |
| condition | dome |
| wind | East 8mph |
Injuries
Jaire Alexander (CB)
Adrian Amos (S)
JK Scott (P)
Geronimo Allison (WR)
Kenny Clark (DL)
Preston Smith (LB)
Billy Turner (G)
Allen Lazard (WR)
Alex Light (T)
Josh Jackson (CB)
Kenny Golladay (WR)
Steve Longa (LB)
Matt Prater (K)
Taylor Decker (T)
Devon Kennard (LB)
Tavon Wilson (S)
Jahlani Tavai (LB)
Mike Daniels (DT)
Devon Kennard (LB)
Kenny Wiggins (G)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jaire Alexander (CB) | day-to-day | Thumb - 19 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Alexander departed Sunday's game with a thumb injury, and it is uncertain if he will come back. |
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| Adrian Amos (S) | day-to-day | Pectoral - 19 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Amos left Sunday's game with a pectoral injury and will not return. |
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| JK Scott (P) | Prob Sun | Illness - 18 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Scott is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant for the NFC championship game against the 49ers. |
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| Geronimo Allison (WR) | Prob Sun | Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Allison is tending to an illness but is expected to be available for the NFC championship game against the 49ers. |
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| Kenny Clark (DL) | Prob Sun | Back - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Clark is managing a back injury, but he is projected to take on the 49ers in the NFC championship game. |
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| Preston Smith (LB) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Smith is hobbled by an ankle injury, but he is exepected to participate in the NFC championship game. |
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| Billy Turner (G) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Turner is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is not expected to impede his status for the NFC championship game versus the 49ers. |
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| Allen Lazard (WR) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 12 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lazard exited the previous game with an ankle injury, but he is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC championship game. |
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| Alex Light (T) | Out Sun | Illness - 12 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Light is suffering from an illness, and he will not face the 49ers in the NFC championship game. |
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| Josh Jackson (CB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 11 / 01 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Jackson is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available for the NFC championship game against the 49ers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kenny Golladay (WR) | day-to-day | Concussion - 29 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Golladay was lifted from Sunday's contest after being evaluated for a possible concussion. He will not be cleared to return. |
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| Steve Longa (LB) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 28 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Longa has a quadriceps injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Matt Prater (K) | Ques Sun | Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Prater is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Taylor Decker (T) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Decker is managing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Devon Kennard (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Kennard is dealing with a shoulder issue, and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Tavon Wilson (S) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 25 / 12 / 19 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Wilson has a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if it will impede his status against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Jahlani Tavai (LB) | I-R | Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Tavai has been sent to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. |
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| Mike Daniels (DT) | I-R | Arm - 15 / 12 / 19 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Daniels has hit the injured reserve list with an arm injury. |
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| Devon Kennard (LB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 15 / 12 / 19 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Kennard departed the last game with an injured hamstring, and it is uncertain if he will be able to face the Broncos on Sunday. |
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| Kenny Wiggins (G) | I-R | Arm - 15 / 12 / 19 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Wiggins has been designated for the injured reserve list due to an arm injury. |
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GREEN BAY PACKERS
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DETROIT LIONS
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Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Dec 1:58pm GB -10 -110 O +41.5 -110 Closing 29 Dec 5:54pm GB -12.5 -110 O +43.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 68 condition dome wind East 8mph -
Injuries
Jaire Alexander (CB)
day-to-day Thumb - 19 / 01 / 20Adrian Amos (S)
day-to-day Pectoral - 19 / 01 / 20JK Scott (P)
Prob Sun Illness - 18 / 01 / 20Geronimo Allison (WR)
Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20Kenny Clark (DL)
Prob Sun Back - 15 / 01 / 20Preston Smith (LB)
Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20Billy Turner (G)
Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20Allen Lazard (WR)
Prob Sun Ankle - 12 / 01 / 20Alex Light (T)
Out Sun Illness - 12 / 01 / 20Josh Jackson (CB)
Prob Sun Illness - 11 / 01 / 20Kenny Golladay (WR)
day-to-day Concussion - 29 / 12 / 19Steve Longa (LB)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 28 / 12 / 19Matt Prater (K)
Ques Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19Taylor Decker (T)
Ques Sun Ankle - 25 / 12 / 19Devon Kennard (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Tavon Wilson (S)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 25 / 12 / 19Jahlani Tavai (LB)
I-R Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19Mike Daniels (DT)
I-R Arm - 15 / 12 / 19Devon Kennard (LB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 15 / 12 / 19Kenny Wiggins (G)
I-R Arm - 15 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jaire Alexander (CB) day-to-day Thumb - 19 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Alexander departed Sunday's game with a thumb injury, and it is uncertain if he will come back.
Adrian Amos (S) day-to-day Pectoral - 19 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Amos left Sunday's game with a pectoral injury and will not return.
JK Scott (P) Prob Sun Illness - 18 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Scott is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant for the NFC championship game against the 49ers.
Geronimo Allison (WR) Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Allison is tending to an illness but is expected to be available for the NFC championship game against the 49ers.
Kenny Clark (DL) Prob Sun Back - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Clark is managing a back injury, but he is projected to take on the 49ers in the NFC championship game.
Preston Smith (LB) Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Smith is hobbled by an ankle injury, but he is exepected to participate in the NFC championship game.
Billy Turner (G) Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Turner is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is not expected to impede his status for the NFC championship game versus the 49ers.
Allen Lazard (WR) Prob Sun Ankle - 12 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Lazard exited the previous game with an ankle injury, but he is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC championship game.
Alex Light (T) Out Sun Illness - 12 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Light is suffering from an illness, and he will not face the 49ers in the NFC championship game.
Josh Jackson (CB) Prob Sun Illness - 11 / 01 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Jackson is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available for the NFC championship game against the 49ers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kenny Golladay (WR) day-to-day Concussion - 29 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Golladay was lifted from Sunday's contest after being evaluated for a possible concussion. He will not be cleared to return.
Steve Longa (LB) Ques Sun Quadricep - 28 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Longa has a quadriceps injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Packers on Sunday.
Matt Prater (K) Ques Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Prater is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Packers on Sunday.
Taylor Decker (T) Ques Sun Ankle - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Decker is managing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday.
Devon Kennard (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Kennard is dealing with a shoulder issue, and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Packers on Sunday.
Tavon Wilson (S) Ques Sun Hamstring - 25 / 12 / 19 0-1 1-0 + - Wilson has a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if it will impede his status against the Packers on Sunday.
Jahlani Tavai (LB) I-R Shoulder - 22 / 12 / 19 0-2 2-0 + - Tavai has been sent to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Mike Daniels (DT) I-R Arm - 15 / 12 / 19 0-3 2-1 + - Daniels has hit the injured reserve list with an arm injury.
Devon Kennard (LB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 15 / 12 / 19 0-3 2-1 + - Kennard departed the last game with an injured hamstring, and it is uncertain if he will be able to face the Broncos on Sunday.
Kenny Wiggins (G) I-R Arm - 15 / 12 / 19 0-3 2-1 + - Wiggins has been designated for the injured reserve list due to an arm injury.