Game 16: Packers @ Lions *Sunday Night* Thread

[grandy]

Green Bay Packers (9-6) @ Detroit Lions (9-6)

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Injury Report
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Lions
RB Theo Riddick (wrist) - Out
C Travis Swanson (concussion) - Doubtful
CB Darius Slay (hamstring) - Questionable
LB DeAndre Levy (knee) - Questionable
WR Andre Roberts (shoulder) - Questionable

Packers
RB James Starks (concussion) - Out
WR Randall Cobb (ankle) - Questionable
LB Jayrone Elliott (hand) - Questionable
C/G JC Tretter (knee) - Questionable
LB Joe Thomas (back) - Questionable
CB Damarious Randall (shoulder) - Questionable


Series History
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The Lions are 68-97-7 against the Packers
Last Game: 9/25/2016, Packers 34 Lions 27
Last Win: 11/15/2015, Lions 18 Packers 16
Last Win in Detroit: 9/21/2014, Lions 19 Packers 7
Recent Games: The Packers have won 3 of the last 4 games

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/report_lions_sign_wr_jace_bill.html#incart_river_index
Lions sign WR Jace Billingsley off practice squad.
Mlive

No corresponding move has been announced. But, Roberts is dealing with a shoulder injury that he sustained last week against Dallas. He missed a couple days of practice this week, and was in a red no-contact jersey Friday.

If he's limited or unable to go, Bilingsley offers some depth both as a receiver and return man. (TJ Jones is also currently on the roster, and could fill those jobs too.)

 

[boogerlovejoy]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/report_lions_sign_wr_jace_bill.html#incart_river_index
Lions sign WR Jace Billingsley off practice squad.
Mlive

Um........yeah?

 

[Mitchrapp]

Lions 16, Packers 14.

 

[kalinecountry]

Um........yeah?

Billingsley could very well step in for Roberts as the team?s kick and punt returner. He has yet to play in a regular season game. During the preseason, the undrafted rookie undertook both returner roles.
His best performances include a 40-yard kick return against the Ravens and a 23-yard punt return against the Steelers. In Detroit?s preseason finale against the Bills, Billingsley was the exclusive punt and kick returner.
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[kdp1980]

Maybe he fills Riddicks role a bit as well??

 

[LKP]

Lions 34 Packers 17

 

[kdp1980]

Lions 34 Packers 17

42-21 Lions, Billingsly, Washington, and Zenner combine for all 6 TDs

 

[tomdalton22]

Lions 16, Packers 14.

I think a low scoring game is the only way the Lions win. The problem is AR has been pretty hot over his past 6 games, completing 70% of his passes, 8.5 YPA, 15 TDs and 0 INTs.

 

[tonyballs]

I think a low scoring game is the only way the Lions win. The problem is AR has been pretty hot over his past 6 games, completing 70% of his passes, 8.5 YPA, 15 TDs and 0 INTs.

Do you go on all 32 NFL team boards and give your opinions?

 

[tomdalton22]

Do you go on all 32 NFL team boards and give your opinions?

no, I don't follow any other teams.

 

[LKP]

Packers run d atrocious last 7. Gb allows highest ypa in league and packers allow a high qb rating. Lions scoring 30 points or more is very much in the cards.

 

[tomdalton22]

Packers run d atrocious last 7. Gb allows highest ypa in league and packers allow a high qb rating. Lions scoring 30 points or more is very much in the cards.

Det's pass D allows 0.5 YPA less than GB but they do allow a higher QB rating (105.0 for Det vs 95.9 for GB)

 

[sggatecl]

Lions 23 - Packers 21

Lions dominate the game but struggle to score TDs in the red zone. Barely eeking out a game that they should've won handily.

 

[kdp1980]

Lions place Riddick on season-ending IR
http://www.thescore.com/news/1196849
(via http://thesco.re/theScore_app )

 

[kalinecountry]

They also announced they've added right tackle Riley Reiff to the injury report with a hip. He is listed as questionable.

 

[mhughes0021]

Maybe he fills Riddicks role a bit as well??

Youre kidding me , right? This kid shouldnt see the field. Not even as a KR/PR.

 

[kdp1980]

Youre kidding me , right? This kid shouldnt see the field. Not even as a KR/PR.

Why's that? If hes productive in the passing game, then what? This kid is not a typical 190 lb slot receiver, insanely strong for his size, could be the next Edelman, Woodhead, Sproles. Who the fuck knows? Just keep being a whinny little girl, and go away if you've already given up on this team and this season. We are going to find a unexpected bright spot on offense this week, just watch and enjoy

 

[kalinecountry]

If/when Stafford passes for 44 yards against Green Bay, he will be the fastest QB to reach 30,000-yards in #NFL history- by 5 games.

 

[kdp1980]

If/when Stafford passes for 44 yards against Green Bay, he will be the fastest QB to reach 30,000-yards in #NFL history- by 5 games.

Nice, good find.