Packers Still Delusional About Their Playoff Chances vs. Lions After TNF Loss
By Cem Yolbulan
The Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to 11 games with a thrilling win over the Packers in Thursday Night Football. It was the most Dan Campbell-esque win of his tenure in Detroit, going for it on fourth down on multiple occasions and finding success each time, including on a massive gamble late in the fourth quarter.
Throughout the season, the coaching staff and the players have emphasized their belief that this team is "built different." Despite being ravaged by injuries and facing adversity all year, the Lions have continued to thrive, establishing themselves as the Super Bowl favorites.
Even though the Packers lost both games to the Lions this year, they can't seem to accept the fact that Detroit is the better team. Packers safety Xavier McKinney said after the game that they beat themselves in both games and that the Lions aren't necessarily "doing things to beat [the Packers]".
NFL News: Packers Delusional About Beating the Lions in the Playoffs
Xavier McKinney fully expects #Packers will see Lions again in January. Spoiler alert: He’s undaunted by these two losses.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) December 6, 2024
“If you look at these two games that we played them, we have beaten ourselves.” pic.twitter.com/x91P5YalFo
The talented defender added that he expects to see the Lions in the postseason and that he feels good about their chances against a team that has won 11 straight.
The longest-tenured Packer Kenny Clark echoed this sentiment after the game. The veteran defender said that they are looking forward to coming back to Detroit to play them again in the playoffs.
“We’re definitely going to be back here,” Kenny Clark said. “And we’ll be excited to play them again once we do.”
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 6, 2024
A slow start on offense and a porous defense doomed the Packers in Detroit.
They’re not quite the Lions, but they’re not far off: https://t.co/9PkOVdNlwc
While it's generally good to be confident in yourself, the Packers have to think twice before seeing themselves on the same level as the Lions. The Packers only won one of their last seven matchups against the Lions. Detroit has won more games than Green Bay each of the last three seasons while consistently boasting one of the best offenses in the NFL.
Plus, as things stand now, the Packers have to win at least one playoff game before earning the right to face the Lions in the postseason. The Lions are well on their way to earning a first-round bye, while the Packers still have work to do even to secure a playoff spot.
It was certainly a thrilling game on Thursday. It was closer than Lions fans would have liked, but it's clear that Detroit has Green Bay's number right now, even with significant injuries on the defensive side of the ball. It's hard to see that changing any time soon.
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