The Lions rank as the 7th-least pass-centric offense in the league near the goal line (in a neutral context) last year with a 48.6% red zone pass rate.The predictive model expects this game to see the 2nd-smallest number of plays run among all games this week at 125.5 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Detroit Lions have played in the most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the NFL last year, which ought to result in reduced pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced pass game performance when facing windier conditions in this week's contest.Last year, the formidable Green Bay Packers defense has given up a mere 1.47 passing TDs per game to opposing quarterbacks: the 9th-best rate in the league.The Green Bay Packers safeties profile as the 2nd-best safety corps in the NFL last year in defending receivers.
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