Packers vs Lions predictions, graded
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25 · Final: Packers 17, Lions 20 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Packers vs Lions? Of 15 pundits with a call on record, 9 take the Lions and 6 take the Packers. 10 named a score; the median has the Lions by 5.5. The Lions won 20-17, so 9 of 15 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 75 out of 100.
Who the room took
15 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPackers vs Lions picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsLions 4, Packers 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Packers
- Sports IllustratedLions 1, Packers 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)Lions 1, Packers 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Lions 3, Packers 1.
Packers vs Lions score predictions
10 pundits named a score; the median call is Lions by 5.5, and the final was Lions by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Bill HuberLions 31, Packers 24Hit · 90
- Chris SimmsPackers 34, Lions 31Close · 50
- Chris LongLions 27, Packers 17Hit · 83
- Jared DubinLions 34, Packers 28Hit · 93
- Jordan DajaniLions 35, Packers 30Hit · 95
- Mitchell EisensteinLions 31, Packers 24Hit · 90
- Richard ShermanPackers 23, Lions 20Close · 50
- Tyler SullivanLions 33, Packers 26Hit · 90
- Pete PriscoLions 34, Packers 33Hit · 95
- John BreechPackers 31, Lions 24Close · 40
Packers at Lions: how they came in
The Packers are 4-2 and have won 3 straight; the Lions are 3-2. It is a division game. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Packers at 9.1 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Lions at 10.3 wins on average.
Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan · Division game
- Record coming in
- 4-2 · won 3 straight · 127 scored, 125 allowed
- Last games
- W 23-13 vs Cowboys Week 6
- W 31-7 vs Bears Week 5
- W 17-14 at Buccaneers Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 16th, defense 5th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-7-1
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 5 Packers games
- Record coming in
- 3-2 · 164 scored, 148 allowed
- Last games
- W 45-21 at Cardinals Week 5
- L 26-32 at Panthers Week 4
- W 31-24 vs Jets Week 3
- Unit ranks
- offense 5th, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.3 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 5 Lions games
Packers and Lions players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Packers
- Jordan LoveStarting QB · QB
2,618 passing yards · 19 TD, 6 INT · 63.0% completions · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in passing yards
Jordan Love to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards
“Love might be a top-10 quarterback in reality, but it’s best to regard him as a high-end to midrange QB2 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land” the article →
- Kaleb JohnsonRB1 · RB
172 rushing yards on 42 carries · 1 TD · 1 catch for 10 · 7 games · 56th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kaleb Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Caleb Johnson is gonna be the the lead back for the packers. That'd be what kinda like my mini prediction for them.” the article →
- Christian WatsonWR1 · WR
49 catches for 879 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Christian Watson has been practicing in pads this week, and it seems as if he'll be good to go for the Packers' road game against the Patriots on Sunday.” the article →
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson got the bag this offseason and should be considered the clear WR1 for the Green Bay Packers.” the article →
- Tucker KraftTE1 · TE
36 catches for 351 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (a sixth-round ADP)
“Tucker Kraft has a sixth-round ADP... should be a key contributor to the Green Bay passing game.” the article →
Tucker Kraft to be 1st on the depth chart
“And someone's got to score all those touchdown that had been going to Josh Jacobs; big Tucker Kraft seems like the logical beneficiary.” the article →
- Lukas Van NessSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 19 solo tackles · 9 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks
Lukas Van Ness to make the roster
“Edge: Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Dani Dennis Sutton, Brenton Cox.” the article →
- Evan WilliamsTackle leader · S
1 sack · 47 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Evan Williams to make All-Pro
“Pete Prisco from CBS came to training camp in Green Bay and left and one of his observations was Evan Williams is gonna be an all pro.” the article →
Evan Williams to make the roster
“Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Kitan Oladapo.” the article →
Lions
- Jared GoffStarting QB · QB
2,134 passing yards · 15 TD, 2 INT · 67.8% completions · 8 games · 9th in the NFL in passing yards
Jared Goff to stay with Detroit Lions
“QB Jared Goff, Lions ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (An 11th round pick in real time ADP)
“It's Jared Goff... So I love Goff. And, you know, you bypass a quarterback... to load up on other positions in the early rounds and then just take a steady quarterback.” the article →
- Jahmyr GibbsRB1 · RB
847 rushing yards on 177 carries · 11 TD · 34 catches for 285 · 8 games · 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.” the article →
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the top running back in the league.” the article →
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1 · WR
61 catches for 657 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“As the Lions' No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions” the article →
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.” the article →
- Sam LaPortaTE1 · TE
35 catches for 399 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 35th in the NFL in receiving yards
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal
“As he alluded to, LaPorta will likely have a big payday this offseason, whether it's with the Lions or someone else. ... As long as LaPorta continues to produce, he will surely have a robust market if he becomes a free agent this offseason.” the article →
Sam LaPorta to move to Detroit Lions
“If a tight end is to finally break that $20 million threshold, it could be either Bowers or Detroit Lions weapon Sam LaPorta, who are next in line to receive life-changing money.” the article →
- Alim McNeillSack leader · DT
5.5 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in sacks
- Jack CampbellTackle leader · LB
30 solo tackles · 7 games · 46th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Packers at Lions
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Green Bay Packers to beat Detroit Lions
Can they keep it going on Sunday against the Detroit Lions? Yes, and here are three reasons why.
Detroit Lions 31 — Green Bay Packers 24
I'll go Lions, 31-24.
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay Packers
I'm leaning toward Detroit... I'll go Lions, 31-24.
Green Bay Packers to beat Lions
I'm taking the Packers to win as well, which is an upset.
Green Bay Packers 34 — Lions 31
I'm gonna go Packers thirty four thirty one. Gonna have them win this football game.
Green Bay Packers to beat Detroit
So, kind of like the Packers on the road in this spot.
Detroit Lions 27 — Green Bay 17
I would go Detroit... It could be like it could be like Twenty seven seven. Twenty seven seventeen is exactly where I'm at.
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay
So I I just... I I am taking Detroit this week. I like Detroit. I'm not gonna make any, you know, bones about that.
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay Packers
However, at this present juncture, I'm still willing to give the Lions a 60 percent chance to pull off the Week 7 victory at home.
Detroit Lions to beat Packers
This is a tough one. I'm gonna go Lions. At home, coming out of a bye, I think they'll have enough answers here.
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay Packers
Detroit winning cover
Detroit Lions 34 — Packers 28
Jared Dubin — Lions (-3) 34-28 over Packers. From Dubin: "This one has all the makings of a shootout"
Detroit Lions 35 — Packers 30
Give me the Lions at home. … Prediction: Lions 35, Packers 30
Detroit Lions 34 — Packers 28
I lean toward the Lions because they can beat you both ways. … Prediction: Lions 34, Packers 28
Detroit Lions 31 — Green Bay Packers 24
Give me the Lions at home, 31-24.
Green Bay Packers 23 — Detroit Lions 20
I got Green Bay, Mitchell. I'm sorry. I got Green Bay 23-20.
Detroit Lions 33 — Packers 26
Packers at Lions Projected score : Lions 33, Packers 26
Detroit Lions 34 — Packers 33
Pick: Lions 34, Packers 33
Green Bay Packers 31 — Lions 24
PICK: Packers (+3) 31-24 over Lions
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay Packers
Week 18: Detroit Lions ... Prediction: Lose.
Detroit Lions to beat Green Bay Packers
Week 7: at Detroit Lions ... Prediction: Lose.