Overview
- Quarterback Jordan Love was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday practice and is expected to start Sunday at Ford Field barring a late setback.
- Detroit coach Dan Campbell confirmed Cade Mays will start at center and said safety Brian Branch is expected to play after rehabbing a torn Achilles.
- The Packers have begun ramping running back Josh Jacobs after his removal from the commissioner's exempt list but the team will use practice reps and an in-person evaluation to decide his game status.
- Green Bay’s defense under coordinator Jonathan Gannon has increased blitzing and pressure and produced recent takeaways, a change that forces Detroit to plan for heavier pass rush looks.
- The availability decisions will shape matchups that matter for the division: Detroit gains improved protection and secondary depth for Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs while the Packers weigh a boosted run game against a Lions defense that has shown run vulnerability.