Detroit Lions fans were energized by last week’s come from behind win over Cleveland, a game in which their quarterback Matthew Stafford tossed five touchdown passes. Unfortunately for Lions fans, Stafford hurt his shoulder late in that game and isn’t expected to play this week, and wide receiver Calvin Johnson could also miss the game with injuries.
Missing those two players would render the Lions offense punch-less. The Packers won the first meeting 26-0 at Lambeau Field earlier with Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson sitting that one out as well.
Detroit has had the upper hand on the Packers on Thanksgiving Day (11-6-1), but recently, they’ve struggled. The Lions were blown out by Tennessee last year and in the last 5-seasons, the Lions have been outscored 179-62 on Thanksgiving Day. [click to continue…]
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