The popular line of thinking heading into Thursday night’s NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions was that, given the Lions’ mind-boggling rash of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, the Packers offense would have an opportunity to light up the Ford Field scoreboard.
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Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith sacks Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the first half Thursday in Detroit.
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Photos: Packers battle for NFC North positioning in hostile environment
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams runs after a catch against the Green Bay Packers during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery runs in for a touchdown during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is tackled by Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith sacks Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is tackled by Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith sacks Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold celebratesa penalty against the Packers during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is tackled by Lions linebacker Jack Campbell during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson fumbles as he's hit by Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) and safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, center, celebrates with teammates after recovering a Packers fumble during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs runs in for a touchdown during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates after a touchdown during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores a touchdown during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur signals during the first half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson makes a catch in front of Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III a game against Detroit earlier in December.
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is tackled by Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III after a catch during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs, center, celebrates after a touchdown during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft celebrates after a touchdown during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is chased by Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon celebrates after an interception of Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick celebrates after a touchdown during the second half Thursday night in Detroit.
