Each phase plays a crucial role

Good morning, insiders! How has our O-line play been for the most part this year? I feel like I haven't heard much, which I guess is a good thing.

I think the Packers offensive line was pretty darn good. Green Bay's quarterbacks have been sacked the fourth fewest times in the NFL (12), and the running game ranks fifth. This unit has also overcome numerous injuries to stay on the field and will likely be without Josh Myers (wrist/doubtful) on Sunday. Luckily, the Packers have versatile guys up front and Zach Tom is playing at an All-Pro level. The O-line has set the stage for a successful Packers offense and will need to repeat that against Detroit.

Yes, the Lions are good. Really good. But have faith, Packers Nation. The pack can win. Reasons to believe: 1) Lambeau Field is always an advantage. 2) This will be the Lions' first outdoor game of the year and there is a threat of inclement weather. 3) Ball control. The Packers run the ball well and thereby limit Detroit's possession. 4) Detroit's defense is solid, but more vulnerable without Hutchinson. 5) Remember the Thanksgiving game? Please again! GPG!

Emblematic of the Shanahan tree, Matt LaFleur's offense is at its best when it comes to maximizing possessions and controlling the clock. There's a lot of fire on this Detroit team. On Sunday, ice cream will have to do.

I absolutely love Xavier McKinney. I have no idea how the Giants let him out of the building. I saw his comment that the Lions were trying to embarrass people. Given the way they exited the tournament last year, I can't blame them for trying to run up the score because you never know. I wouldn't mind embarrassing some teams in the near future.

I like what McKinney said on the subject – all the Packers can do is take care of themselves and make sure the Lions don't do this to them. Just win, baby. That's it.

Chad from Germantown Hills, IL

I just saw that this will be the Lions' first outdoor game of the year, which seems amazing. How big could this be, especially if it rains?

Oh, this baby loves the slop. Loves it. Eat it up. Eats the broth. Born to bitch.

I saw someone say that this was the first outdoor game the Lions played this year. I haven't checked the facts, but if this is true, does this give the Packers a bit of a home field advantage?

“Seinfeld” jokes aside, this is one of only three outdoor games Detroit will play this season. The Packers will have to defend their (possibly soggy) turf and use the elements to their advantage.

Jordan from San Antonio, TX

The Lions have not played an away game since preseason. Our only indoor game was with the Rams. I know both teams have to deal with the elements, but could the predicted rain be an advantage for us considering the Lions haven't even played on dry grass this year?

A team's home venue is part of its identity. The Packers can compete in the fast lane with the best, but their DNA lies outdoors. This team was born in and shaped by this weather. For this reason, I feel like Sunday's prediction plays to Green Bay's strengths, but it still has to be earned.

How much can we take away from last year's Thanksgiving game? I know we have made changes to defeat them. Didn't they learn something from the game too? I feel like this is a kind of “I know you. You know that I know you. I know that you know that I know you” situation.

All I know is that this game proved that the Lions are mortal and that the Packers can play anywhere with anyone when they are at their best. Sunday won't be easy, but it is possible.

One of the strangest stats from last weekend's Lions game is that they scored 52 points and Jared Goff only threw for 85 yards. How do you design your defense against it? It's a strange game.

Goff will happily throw for 85 yards if it means the rest of the Lions roster puts points on the board. Green Bay needs to protect the football, limit big plays (especially on special teams) and not let Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery blow things up. Each phase plays a role.

Hi Wes, our running game needs to play an important role on Sunday, not only to eat up minutes, but also to weaken the Lions' defense and create big play opportunities. It is often said that running at high speed and without strength. Our offense can do both. What weakness can we exploit when attacking the Lions' front seven on Sunday?

The Lions are weak on defense and Josh Paschal is also out (due to illness). Still, Detroit's second and third defensive lines are strong. As I said, Alex Anzalone is one of the most underrated stars in the league and Jack Campbell seems like a good pro too. Given the uncertainty surrounding Jordan Love and the danger lurking in the secondary, this would be an ideal game to get Josh Jacobs and the running game going.