As the NFL heads into Week 13, one of the highlights is the Detroit Lions’ matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Thursday.
The Lions sit in third place in the NFC North with a 7-4 record, behind the 7-3 Packers and the 8-3 Chicago Bears. They are coming off an overtime victory against the New York Giants. They won 34-27 in a game where running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 219 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. This season, he ranks third in PFSN’s Running Back Impact metrics with a letter grade of B and an impact score of 86.6.
The Packers are coming off a 23-6 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Emanuel Wilson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the absence of Josh Jacobs. The team held Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to 87 yards passing and forced two interceptions. Their defense ranks eighth in PFSN’s Defensive Impact metrics.
Where Can I Watch Packers vs Lions?
Game Details
Date:Â Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Time:Â 1 p.m. EST
Location:Â Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Reminder: The NFL shifted the early Thanksgiving game this year to start 30 minutes later — #Packers vs. #Lions will kick off at 1:00 PM ET, instead of the traditional 12:30 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/gCJ0wPK325
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 26, 2025
How to Watch
TV: FOX
Livestream: NFL+, YouTube TV, FOX One, Fubo, Tubi
Radio: Lions Radio Network, Packers Radio Network
What Lies Ahead for Both Teams
In their last six games, the Lions are 3-3, with losses coming against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Vikings, and the Philadelphia Eagles. The team has also lost Sam LaPorta for what is likely the remainder of the season with a back injury that required surgery, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
The stars of the Lions’ season are quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and running back Gibbs. In PFSN’s Offensive Impact metrics, the Lions rank as the ninth-best offensive team in the league with an impact score of 82.1.
After Week 13, the Lions will face the Dallas Cowboys, the Los Angeles Rams, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Vikings, and the Bears.
Similarly, the Packers are 4-2 in their last six games. They lost to the Eagles and the Carolina Panthers. In PFSN’s Offensive Impact metrics, the Packers are just as strong, ranking seventh in the league with an impact score of 83.5.
After Week 13, the Packers will face the Bears, the Denver Broncos, the Bears again, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Vikings.
