Cornerback Amik Robertson anticipated pleasure upon becoming a member of the Detroit Lions as a free agent within the offseason.
Now that the joy follows the surging Lions wherever they go — subsequent cease, Sunday’s showdown at NFC North rival Inexperienced Bay — he is keen to assist division-leading Detroit keep momentum.
“I’ve by no means been part of nothing like this, however like I mentioned, we simply bought to maintain going,” Robertson mentioned. “You know the way this league is; they love you whenever you’re successful and also you lose a pair video games, it is no matter. So, we simply bought to maintain going and preserve our eyes on the prize.”
Detroit (6-1) and Inexperienced Bay (6-2) boast the second- and third-longest successful streaks within the NFL at 5 and 4 video games, respectively.
With the standing of Packers quarterback Jordan Love (groin) unsure, nonetheless, the hosts might face even more durable sledding in opposition to a Lions staff averaging greater than 40 factors in its previous 4 video games.
Though Inexperienced Bay has scored no less than 24 factors in 4 straight video games (together with two video games within the 30s), Love feels the assault nonetheless can hit its stride.
“I do not suppose we have performed our greatest efficiency,” mentioned Love, who did not follow Wednesday however mentioned it is “reasonable” he might play in opposition to the Lions. “So, we’re undoubtedly nonetheless making an attempt to hunt for that.”
After struggling in opposition to the Packers for a number of years, the Lions enter Sunday with a 4-2 report in opposition to Inexperienced Bay beneath coach Dan Campbell.
Detroit is coming off a 52-14 residence rout of the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, fueled by contributions from all three phases. Quarterback Jared Goff handed for 3 touchdowns (however simply 85 yards) and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 127 yards and a rating to tempo the offense, the protection pressured 4 turnovers and Kalif Raymond returned a punt 90 yards for a TD en path to securing NFC particular groups participant of the week.
Inexperienced Bay additionally has excelled in opposition to foes from the AFC South, particularly in crunch time. Kicker Brandon McManus, who signed with the Packers in late October, has related on game-winning kicks as time expired prior to now two video games, in opposition to Houston and at Jacksonville.
Love sustained a groin harm within the first possession in opposition to the Jaguars however did not go away the sport till the fourth quarter. Backup Malik Willis, who began in Weeks 2 and three with Love out with a sprained left knee, steered Inexperienced Bay to a 30-27 win.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged Love’s need to play and mentioned “we’ll push the envelope” with testing his mobility because the week progresses. Love was one in every of seven Packers to sit down out follow Wednesday. Among the many others had been operating again Josh Jacobs (ankle) and offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins (glute), Rasheed Walker (knee) and Josh Myers — every of whom have began each sport this season.
Goff, who rolled his ankle in opposition to the Titans, additionally did not follow Wednesday however mentioned “it must be high quality” and he expects to return Thursday. Different Lions gamers lacking follow on Wednesday embrace offensive lineman Taylor Decker (chest) and defensive finish Joshua Paschal (sickness).
Packers rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper earned NFC defensive participant of the week plaudits in opposition to Jacksonville, recording eight tackles, a strip sack and a go breakup.
Detroit and Inexperienced Bay every prevailed on the highway in final season’s collection. The Lions are aiming for his or her third straight victory at Lambeau Area. That is been a notable blip for the Packers, who’ve gained 24 of the previous 29 regular-season conferences at Lambeau and maintain a 104-76-7 edge within the regular-season collection general.
–Area Degree Media
