DETROIT (Interstat) — A pivotal NFC North showdown is set for Thanksgiving Day as the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Both teams enter the holiday matchup with identical 7-4-1 records, making this a critical game for playoff positioning in the tightly contested division. The Packers hold a slight edge, having defeated the Lions 27-13 in their season opener at Lambeau Field on Sept. 7.

Green Bay arrives in Detroit riding momentum from a dominant 23-6 victory over Minnesota last Sunday. The Packers’ offense found success on the ground, with running back Emanuel Wilson rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Jordan Love also contributed with three rushing scores. The win snapped a brief two-game skid for the Packers.

The Lions are also coming off a hard-fought win, outlasting the New York Giants 34-27 in overtime. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs was explosive, racking up 150 rushing yards and a score, along with 45 receiving yards and another touchdown.

Despite the Packers’ head-to-head victory earlier in the season and their status as a 2.5-point pregame favorite, statistical models project a close contest. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 27-23 victory for the Lions. The over/under for the game is set at 48.5 points.

The annual Thanksgiving tradition adds another chapter with significant implications for the NFC North race, as these longtime rivals battle for sole possession of first place.