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4 winners and 5 losers from a maddening Packers’ loss to the Lions that was caused by factors you should never accept

Kicker Trey Smack and officiating were the two biggest talking points in the Packers’ loss in Detroit. The Green Bay Packers’ Week 7 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions produced a mixed bag of performances.

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Packers Lose to Lions and Officials, Fall Into Last Place in NFC North

DETROIT – The Green Bay Packers couldn’t beat the Detroit Lions. They couldn’t beat their own mistakes. And they couldn’t beat a few controversial calls by the officials.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

Green Bay Packers fans were (rightfully) up in arms during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. In the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., the Packers were down 17-14 and got a stop on a 3rd-and-10 play near midfield.

Josh Jacobs News / Lindy's Sports / October 25

Packers get Josh Jacobs back as NFL probe stays open

Josh Jacobs is expected to make his season debut as Packers’ running back, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via NFL.com. He spent the first six games on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

Saquon Barkley News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Devonte Wyatt News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Devonte Wyatt Injury Update: Latest News on Packers DT After Leaving Game vs. Lions

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in the first half with an ankle injury. He was initially listed as questionable but has since returned to the lineup.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Packers Starting Center Sean Rhyan and Backup Jacob Monk Leave Game vs. Lions With Injury

The Green Bay Packers‘ already battered offensive line took two major hits early in Sunday’s contest against the Detroit Lions. Only minutes into the game, both starting center Sean Rhyan and backup Jacob Monk left the game with leg injuries.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Is Micah Parsons Coming Back This Season? Latest Injury Update on Packers DE

Micah Parsons has yet to make his 2026 season debut, leaving the Green Bay Packers without one of the NFL’s most disruptive pass rushers. He tore his ACL late last season, and his rehabilitation has extended into the current campaign.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Watch Packers vs Lions for Free: Live Stream NFL Game, TV Channel

The Green Bay Packers visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday for an important NFC North matchup at Ford Field. Green Bay enters the game at 4-2 after winning three consecutive games, while Detroit is 3-2 following its bye week.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 25

Packers-Lions Inactives: Eye-Opening Moves at Guard

DETROIT – Kevin Zeitler won’t be making his starting debut against his former team. In fact, Zeitler won’t be playing at all. The veteran right guard is inactive for the Green Bay Packers’ game at the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Packers make a shocking offensive line decision before huge NFC North showdown against the Lions

Aaron Banks is back from injury, so the Packers made veteran Kevin Zeitler a healthy scratch for Week 7. The Green Bay Packers are not ready to play Kevin Zeitler at all, and they let it clear by making him a healthy scratch against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Week 7.

Josh Jacobs News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 25

Josh Jacobs Will Play vs. Lions; How Should Packers Handle Offense Going Forward?

DETROIT – Running back Josh Jacobs will make his season debut on Sunday for the Green Bay Packers. He will be a critical addition for an offense that has been unable to run the ball at any point this season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Here's What Should Scare the Green Bay Packers About the Detroit Lions in Week 7

Green Bay Packers fans have plenty to like heading into Ford Field. Their team has won three straight behind a defense that keeps finding new answers, swept Detroit last season and gets Josh Jacobs back after he was activated from exempt status Saturday.

Christian Watson News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Christian Watson vs. Lions Week 7: Four Expectations for Packers WR

Green Bay crosses Lake Michigan for Ford Field on Sunday riding a three-game win streak, and Christian Watson is the Packers receiver Detroit has to solve first.

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Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Final Injury Report for Packers-Lions: Will Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Detroit Lions in a Week 7 NFC North showdown. Green Bay enters Sunday’s game with a 4-2 record after defeating the Dallas Cowboys at home in Week 6.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Packers among teams interested in a blockbuster trade scenario after Colts shake-up creates rare opportunity

Indianapolis fired general manager Chris Ballard this week, and Green Bay is among the teams watching which veterans might hit the trade market. The Green Bay Packers are one of the teams considering a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the NFL trade deadline, according to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 25

Packers Offense Will Need A Strong Performance Against Lions

The Green Bay Packers face off against the Detroit Lions later today. With both teams coming in with two losses, this game will mean a lot in the final outcome of this season.

Jonathan Taylor News / Packers Coverage / October 25

Packers Get Sudden Update on Potential Jonathan Taylor Trade

The Green Bay Packers enter the final stretch before the NFL trade deadline with a clear need to fortify their running game. Through the early portion

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Fantasy Starts and Sits for Packers in Week 7 vs. Lions

The Green Bay Packers had several fantasy standouts last week against the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, they have another ideal matchup against a Lions defense that’s been one of the NFL’s worst heading into Week 7.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, and Matthew Golden’s Projected Fantasy Points in Packers’ Week 7 Matchup vs. Lions

The Green Bay Packers had a handful of fantasy standouts last Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 7 against a struggling Detroit Lions defense, there’s even more opportunity for big numbers.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Packers Activate RB Josh Jacobs, DT Jordon Riley

As expected, Josh Jacobs will be able to make his season debut this week. The Packers have officially activated him from the commissioner’s exempt list.

Josh Jacobs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Packers Officially Activate RB Josh Jacobs, Among Other Moves

The Green Bay Packers announced Saturday that they’ve officially activated RB Josh Jacobs from the exempt list. The Packers also activated DT Jordan Riley from the PUP list, signed WR Coleman Owen to their active roster and elevated EDGE Arron Mosby.

Zaire Franklin News / Field Level Media / October 23

Packers LB Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game at Detroit with a shin injury sustained in Thursday's practice. "Unfortunately, Zaire, there was a little collision -- he got kneed in the shin," head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 23

Why The Packers Need To Start RG Kevin Zeitler

The Packers have seen a vast improvement to the offensive line in recent weeks. The majority of that relief has come from new LG Laken Tomlinson. With Josh Jacobs coming back to the lineup, the run blocking needs to be on point.

Luke Musgrave News / Yardbarker / October 22

Luke Musgrave faces uncertain future after troubling update

Packers' Luke Musgrave faces uncertain future after Matt LaFleur's troubling update

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur offered a sobering update on Luke Musgrave’s recovery.

Packers' Josh Jacobs vows to 'learn from this mistake' amid NFL investigation

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

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Savion Williams News / PackersTalk.com / October 22

Savion Williams Could Unlock More for the Packers Offense

Four catches for 32 yards won’t take over a Monday morning sports show. Neither will two carries for another nine. But watching Savion Williams against Dallas, I kept thinking about how much more those numbers could become.