The tradition continues in Detroit as the Lions host the Green Bay Packers in a Thanksgiving Day matchup packed with fantasy intrigue. These teams met back in Week 1, but both squads look very different now. Detroit is surging offensively, while Green Bay continues to struggle to find rhythm. Let’s break down who deserves a spot in your lineup for the holiday slate.
Battle for the TurDucken: START ’EM
Jared Goff – QB, Lions
Goff didn’t look sharp against the Packers in Week 1, but this offense is humming now. Expect him to settle in at home and move the ball with ease. You can project ~1 passing TD and 230+ yards as Detroit controls the tempo.
Jahmyr Gibbs – RB, Lions
Gibbs is playing like the most explosive running back in the NFL, regardless of what the stat sheets say. He’s getting red-zone work, open-field opportunities, and strong usage. Pencil him in for one TD with upside for more.
Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR, Lions
St. Brown lives for these NFC North matchups and absolutely hates the Packers, in the best possible fantasy way. Drops or not, he’s the engine of this passing attack. Expect 7+ receptions and heavy involvement early and often.
Jameson Williams – FLEX, Lions
Williams’ production is quietly heating up despite the dud week. This matchup screams one of his signature 3-catch, 80-yard, 1-TD boom games. He’s a high-ceiling flex play if you need fireworks.
Detroit Lions Defense
The Packers have managed only 50 points total across the last three weeks, and this Lions unit is opportunistic at home. Pressure, turnovers, and a favorable game script make Detroit a strong defensive start.
Emanuel Wilson & Josh Jacobs – FLEX, Packers
Jacobs is finally healthy, but the Packers likely deploy a split backfield given Wilson’s recent performance. Both backs have flex-level volume, though expectations should remain modest.
Christian Watson – FLEX, Packers
Watson’s size-speed combination presents a matchup issue for Detroit’s secondary. He’s volatile, but the touchdown upside makes him an intriguing flex in deeper leagues.
SIT ’EM
Jordan Love – QB, Packers
Love has struggled lately, failing to reach 200 passing yards in multiple recent starts. This Lions defense is tough at home, and the offensive momentum isn’t there. He’s a soft bust candidate this week.
Romeo Doubs – WR, Packers
Doubs and Love are out of sync, and this isn’t the matchup to gamble on a turnaround. Volume and efficiency are trending in the wrong direction—keep him on the bench.
FINAL SYNOPSIS
Thanksgiving in Detroit sets the stage for a Lions offense ready to feast. Goff, Gibbs, St. Brown, and Williams all profile as strong fantasy starters against a Green Bay defense that’s been bending more each week. The Packers’ inconsistent offense makes their players risky outside of deeper-league flex spots, with Jordan Love and Romeo Doubs firmly on the sit list. Expect Detroit to control this matchup and deliver plenty of fantasy value while the Packers search for answers.
Happy Thanksgiving and happy fantasy feasting.
