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Those Vikings currently sit in last place in the division, offering the Packers their best odds of a win in these three games. Green Bay comes into today’s home game as a 6.5-point favorite over Minnesota but will likely be underdogs on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit for just the second time all season.
Here's what to know about the Packers on Thanksgiving in 2025 as it approaches in one week: Yes, the Packers are playing on Thanksgiving when they travel to take on their NFC North rival, the Detroit Lions. The Packers will look to win their third straight game on the holiday in three consecutive years.
After falling to the Green Bay Packers at home last Sunday, the New York Giants will hit the road while keeping their focus within the NFC North division as they battle with the Detroit Lions in Week 12.
For the Lions, this game is part of a tough post-bye week schedule, wherein they play the Vikings (loss), Commanders (win), Eagles, Giants, Packers, Cowboys and Rams all in a row. That game against Dallas the week after Thanksgiving is also on "Thursday Night Football."
The Detroit Lions' offense got off to another tepid start on Sunday afternoon against the New York Giants at home.
The Detroit Lions host the New York Giants on Sunday with the two teams are on opposite ends of the contending spectrum this year.
According to ESPN, the Lions have won 13 straight games following a loss, tied for the third-longest such win streak in NFL history. Detroit hasn’t lost consecutive games within a season since losing five straight in Weeks 3-8 during the 2022 season.
Jaxson Dart injury update was good most of the week, returning to New York Giants practice after a concussion, but his status is "out" for Lions game.
The Packers are not expected to have RB Josh Jacobs on Sunday against the Vikings. He'll miss his first game of the season with a knee injury.