The Green Bay Packers’ run defense, which has had mixed results to start the season, is going to have to play a key role on Thursday in slowing down the Detroit Lions offense.
This is a Lions offense that wants to run the ball. They are currently averaging nearly 31 rush attempts per game, which is the seventh-most in football. Leading the way at running back for Detroit is rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who has been difficult to bring down and has shown the ability to generate some explosive runs.
Gibbs is currently averaging 4.