Packers vs. Lions live updates, inactives, where to watch: NFC North rivals meet as Josh Jacobs eligible for season debut, Brian Branch returns in Week 7
An NFC North showdown headlines the afternoon window.
The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are set to face off in an NFC North showdown on Week 7, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Both teams are currently at .500, placing them in a competitive division alongside the AFC North. The Lions, who have scored an average of 26-plus points in every game this season (and 31-plus points in all but one), will be bolstered by the return of safety Brian Branch from an Achilles injury, making his season debut.
Meanwhile, the Packers, who have won three straight games after a 1-2 start, will be without starting running back Josh Jacobs, who is eligible to return after being reinstated to the active roster. However, Jacobs' eligibility is subject to an ongoing NFL investigation into his offseason arrest. The Lions' defense has struggled, allowing the third-most points per game (29.6) and the eighth-highest scoring drive percentage (44.4%) to opponents this year.
Live updates, highlights, and more will be provided by Yahoo Sports as the Packers host the Lions for an NFC North showdown.
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