The Green Bay Packers face a pivotal game in Week 14, as their hopes of reclaiming the NFC North title hinge on securing a win against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Thursday Night Football.
Currently sitting at 9-3, the Packers are in a strong position to secure a playoff berth. Matching their win total from last season, they only need one or two more victories to lock in a postseason spot. However, for Matt LaFleur’s team, just making the playoffs isn’t enough—they’re aiming to take back the NFC North crown, a title that’s eluded them for nearly three years.
Green Bay enters this week trailing Detroit by two games and Minnesota by one. With head-to-head matchups against both rivals still on the schedule, the Packers have a chance to control their destiny. Winning out would leave them at 14-3, a record that should, in most scenarios, secure the division. Yet, it’s not a guarantee, making every game from here on critical.
To keep their divisional dreams alive, the Packers must recreate last year’s magic at Ford Field and hand the Lions their first loss since Week 2. Fortunately for Green Bay, Detroit is battling significant injury challenges. With 18 players on injured reserve and several others sidelined for Thursday, including Josh Paschal, DJ Reader, and Taylor Decker, the Lions will be shorthanded.
Announcers for Packers vs. Lions
The game will air on Amazon Prime Video, with Al Michaels calling the play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit providing commentary, and Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sideline.
Referees for Packers vs. Lions
The officiating crew will be led by referee John Hussey. This marks only the second time Hussey has officiated a Packers game since their NFC Championship loss to the 49ers in 2020. His previous game was last year’s win over the Chargers.
Hussey’s crew is known for its restraint, throwing an average of just 12.7 flags per game—the second-lowest in the league, according to NFL Penalties.
Full officiating crew:
Referee: John Hussey
Umpire: Tony Michalek
Down Judge: Max Causey
Line Judge: Carl Johnson
Field Judge: Anthony Flemming
Side Judge: Allen Baynes
Back Judge: Matt Edwards
