Coach Dan Campbell says returning safety Brian Branch, fresh from a 10‑month Achilles rehab, gives the Lions flexibility in their secondary as they prepare for the Green Bay Packers. With Avonte Maddox out and Thomas Harper on IR, Campbell plans to pair Branch with veteran Chuck Clark and rookie Keith Abney, using both players depending on the look. He warns the Packers’ deep threats—Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Pro Bowl tight end Tucker Kraft—require the Lions to "pick a poison" and prioritize coverage strategy. Branch’s versatility could be the key to stifling Green Bay’s passing game this week.
The Dallas Cowboys fall 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, but their defense shows promising signs. After allowing Packers conversions on 9 of 10 third-down attempts in the first half, the unit tightens up, surrendering only 2 of 8 in the second half and limiting Green Bay to six points after halftime. Run defense shines, holding Green Bay to 57 yards (2.2 ypc), with standout performances from Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Elijah Garcia and Rashan Gary. Dee Winters records the team's lone interception, while Joey Porter Jr. and rookie Malachi Lawrence deliver clutch coverage plays. The defensive improvement offers a hopeful foundation despite the loss.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell confirms that newly signed center Cade Mays will start against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, ending Juice Scruggs' five-game stint filling in after Mays fractured his wrist in training camp. Campbell praised Scruggs for his “outstanding” play but ruled out rotating the two at center, citing snap timing and quarterback comfort. Mays, who inked a three‑year, $25 million deal, earned quality reps in practice and is set for his first start, while Scruggs will serve as backup and compete for left‑guard snaps.
Dan Campbell confirms Cade Mays will start at center against the Packers, with no planned rotation involving Juice Scruggs.
Beat writers dissect the Steelers' puzzling move to add veteran wideout Marquez Valdes‑Scantling to the practice squad. At 32, Valdes‑Scantling is past his prime, yet his prior chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former coach Mike McCarthy sparks speculation about his potential contribution. With Pittsburgh lacking depth at receiver, the article weighs his possible role, timing, and whether his veteran experience can offset the roster’s limited alternatives.
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich says running back Josh Jacobs returns for Week 7 after being removed from the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List. Jacobs missed the first six games due to misdemeanor battery and property‑damage charges, but his practice performance has impressed the staff. Green Bay’s ground game currently languishes—MarShawn Lloyd averages just 2.5 yards per carry—so Jacobs, who posted 1,329 yards in his rookie season, could provide the needed spark against the Detroit Lions. With his 2027 contract on the line, his Week 7 impact may shape his future in Green Bay.
Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon praised Packers safety Evan Williams after his standout performance in the 23‑13 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 11. Williams intercepted Dak Prescott at the Green Bay 3‑yard line, returned it 17 yards and helped spark a 15‑play, 73‑yard drive that ended with a Trey Smack field goal. He also stopped Javonte Williams on a third‑and‑4. Gannon highlighted Williams’s reliability, intelligence and film study, noting he isn’t caught off guard by any play. The Packers (4‑2) now face a high‑scoring Detroit Lions next Sunday.
The Detroit Lions’ upcoming showdown with the Green Bay Packers is set against Green Bay’s three‑game winning streak, highlighted by blowout victories over the Bears and Cowboys. In the Cowboys game, the Packers' run game faltered—just 42 yards on 17 carries in the second half—yet their defense shone, with safeties Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams combining for five interceptions and relentless pressure on the pass. Jordan Love excelled against blitzes, going 8‑for‑12 for 100 yards and a sack, while the Packers continue to profit from a league‑leading 135 yards gained from defensive pass‑interference penalties. The Lions, meanwhile, rank last in EPA on deep passes and surrender the second‑most deep‑ball yards per game, making Green Bay’s deep‑ball strategy a critical test. Key factors for Detroit: containing Love’s blitz‑friendly efficiency and coping with Green Bay’s versatile secondary.
Matt LaFleur had a strong endorsement for Jordan Love after the Green Bay Packers secured a 23-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The head coach’s emphatic assessment reflected his confidence in the quarterback, who helped guide Green Bay to another important win. LaFleur used a brief but memorable description to express his admiration for Love’s […]
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The Green Bay Packers could use some help on their rushing attack, and they appear to be on the verge of getting a big hand in addressing that issue. Running back Josh Jacobs, who has yet to see action in the 2026 NFL season, seemingly has the potential to play in Green Bay’s Week 7 […]
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The Dallas Cowboys could add a quarterback after losing Joe Milton III to the Philadelphia Eagles, which leaves them with only two on the roster. One injury to monitor is Dak Prescott, who suffered an apparent rib injury in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers after taking a shot to the chest. Prescott finished […]
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The Detroit Lions head into Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers after a bye, looking to reclaim the NFC North crown. The Packers sit at 4-2, riding a three‑game winning streak despite early-season injuries and off‑field issues that left them 1‑2 after Week 3. Quarterback Jordan Love throws for 1,684 yards, 11 TDs and four interceptions, while the run game struggles without Josh Jacobs, who returns this week. Wideouts Christian Watson (538 yards, 6 TDs) and Matthew Golden (30 catches) lead the aerial attack, but the unit drops the ball a league‑worst 20 times. Defensively, Green Bay’s secondary shines with Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams each posting multiple interceptions, while the front seven battles injuries and poor line grades.
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised rookie wideout Savion Williams after his debut in Green Bay’s 23‑13 victory over Dallas, saying the 6‑4, 220‑lb player is “as talented as guys we have on this team.” Williams, activated from IR on Oct. 24, showed a big‑play third‑down catch, though he’s still mastering route running. Stenavich highlighted the dramatic third‑down turnaround (nine of ten conversions early) and Jordan Love’s “spectacular throws.” He also dismissed concerns over Matthew Golden’s three drops, trusting the veteran’s ability. The Packers head to Detroit next, aiming to build on the momentum.
Pride of Detroit teams up with SB Nation and FanDuel Sportsbook for a fan poll ahead of Week 7, asking Detroit Lions supporters if their team will beat the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 21, 2026. The sportsbook favors Detroit at -3.5 points, noting both clubs are on recent winning streaks. The article also tracks fluctuating fan confidence—peaking at 89% early in the season and dropping as low as 12% after recent losses—now sitting around 69% following a win in Arizona. Readers are invited to vote and comment on the Lions’ chances and overall direction.
On Sunday, the Packers intercepted a pass from the Cowboys after Dallas receiver CeeDee Lamb slipped, but quarterback Jordan Love’s own interception also stems from a mis‑run route. Coach Matt LaFleur says slot receiver Matthew Golden was supposed to run a “Lookie” option route—initial slant with an out as a backup—but he broke outside, letting a linebacker undercut the ball. The faulty route disrupted timing, allowing Brandon Cisse to pick off the throw. The article breaks down the play’s motion, the Lookie concept, and why the mis‑execution hurt Love’s pass.
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Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich warns that quarterback Jordan Love is taking too many hits and blames protection lapses by the O‑line and running backs. After Love’s 276‑yard, two‑score performance in a 23‑13 win over Dallas, Stenavich says the team must tighten twist mechanics and improve coordination before facing a Lions front that ranks near the bottom in points allowed, featuring pass‑rushers D.J. Wonnum and Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions, coming off a bye, will test Green Bay’s adjustments in the Sunday, Oct. 25 matchup at Ford Field.
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says returner KaVontae Turpin (rib cartilage injury) and linebacker Dee Winters (Achilles strain) are unlikely to play Monday night’s clash with the Philadelphia Eagles after both exited the 23‑13 loss to Green Bay. Turpin’s X‑rays are clear, but he’s “week‑to‑week.” Tyler Goodson and Jonathan Mingo stepped up in the return game, while the linebacker corps leans on rookie Jaishawn Barham, Shemar James and Justin Barron. DeMarvion Overshown, Cobie Durant and Joey Porter Jr. are each trending toward a return after recent injuries. The Cowboys aim to field a relatively healthy roster for the Eagles showdown.
After a 23-13 loss to the Packers, Cowboys receiver Ryan Flournoy urges the offense to give running back Javonte Williams more carries. Williams logged 11 rushes for 41 yards and a 1‑yard TD in Green Bay, while Dallas threw a season‑high 54 passes and finished with just 48 rushing yards. Flournoy, who caught 7 of 9 targets for 40 yards against Green Bay, says the team must ‘feed’ Williams and tighten up its motion and run game before facing Vic Fangio’s Eagles defense. Coach Brian Schottenheimer admits the 54‑pass barrage wasn’t planned, but emphasizes returning to a balanced attack.
Rashan Gary highlights his breakout performance at Lambeau Field, where he logged nine pressures and three quarterback hits in the Cowboys' 23-13 loss to the Packers—tying his career best and making him the only Dallas defender with over five pressures this season. Gary stresses that consistent habits in meetings and practice drive a fast‑moving pass rush and the team's improvement. He looks ahead to the crucial Monday night divisional clash with the 2‑4 Philadelphia Eagles, noting that handling NFC East games is vital for playoff hopes. Reunited with former Packers teammate Kenny Clark and coached by former Green Bay staff, Gary remains excited, not frustrated, as Dallas aims to gain momentum.
The Chicago Bears wanted to re-establish themselves in Atlanta last week as QB Caleb Williams returned to action. The team wanted to bounce back after a brutal 31-7 loss to Green Bay in Week 5. They did just that with an impressive 31-23 victory over the Falcons. The New England Patriots started slowly this year […]
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says running back Josh Jacobs is an “elite level back” and could spark the offense when he returns to practice this week. Jacobs, who was on the league’s exempt list after pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, is now eligible for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. LaFleur notes the decision on Jacobs’ snap count will be made after his health assessment, and highlights that Jacobs has been attending meetings and strength sessions despite missing practice. The Packers, sitting 4‑2, aim to improve a run game that averaged just 2.2 yards per carry in a 23‑13 win over Dallas.
The Packers beat the Cowboys 23‑13 at Lambeau Field, snapping a 10‑point slump with three key takeaways. Two early interceptions by Evan Williams and Brandon Cisse set up a 25‑yard field goal and a 1‑yard TD run by Jordan Love, accounting for 10 points off turnovers, while Dallas failed to capitalize on Love’s pick. Green Bay’s offense settled for three field goals despite four red‑zone trips, missing chances to extend the lead. In the fourth quarter, Dallas went 0‑for‑2 on fourth‑down attempts, including a missed pass to CeeDee Lamb at midfield. The win improves Green Bay to 4‑2, and the team heads to Detroit on Oct. 25.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III delivered a blunt assessment of the Dallas Cowboys after their 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, criticizing the team’s inability to perform consistently on both sides of the ball. His analysis highlighted defensive breakdowns, Dak Prescott’s struggles and missed opportunities that prevented Dallas from mounting a comeback. The […]
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An injured Micah Parsons shared a moment with CeeDee Lamb following the Green Bay Packers’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys, creating a notable postgame scene between former teammates. Despite the disappointment of the 23-13 loss for Dallas, the exchange offered a reminder of the relationships that remain between players competing on opposite sides. The matchup […]
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