The Lions travel to Lambeau with a proven run plan and an explosive backfield duo, Montgomery and Gibbs, ready to test Green Bay’s inside run defense. Green Bay’s interior depth is unsettled after recent moves, opening the door for Detroit to control the pace early with physical, between-the-t tackles runs and enough play-action to threaten Love at home.

Detroit’s offense hinges on Jared Goff’s decisiveness and a trio of weapons—St. Brown, Williams and LaPorta—who can turn short gains into big plays. If the Packers can’t slow the run or pressure Goff, the Lions will harness big plays off play-action and stretch the field, while Green Bay’s offense faces a wary Lambeau night in Week 1.