The NFC North is at the center of the NFL world in Week 9 as the 6-1 Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to face the 6-2 Packers. The winner would take the division lead, and in Detroit’s case, go up with a virtual two-game lead in the division if they win the first matchup. The Lions have been rolling with five straight wins and have been lighting up the scoreboard with three 40-plus point outings in their last three games, highlighted by a 52-14 drubbing of the Tennessee Titans last Sunday.
The Packers are also hot (winners of four straight games), but there could be questions at quarterback this week. Jordan Love was knocked out of the win over Jacksonville last week with a groin injury, but did return to practice on Thursday. If Love can’t go, Malik Willis would be the next man up, and the Packers have already won twice with Willis starting and got the win last week with the backup finishing the game.
Week 9 Sunday schedule
(Byes: Steelers, 49ers)