Green Bay opens the season at Detroit in a fierce NFC North tilt, where Amon-Ra St. Brown’s versatility will test Green Bay’s corner trio. Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs are pressed to slow Detroit’s top target, with Keisean Nixon sliding outside depending on the alignment. Jared Goff, buoyed by a strong supporting cast, will probe the defense, making a forceful case for a capable Packers pass rush and disciplined coverage to keep the Lions in check.

On offense, Green Bay may lean on the run with Josh Jacobs given injuries among receivers, while Zach Tom must anchor protection against Detroit’s edge pressure led by Aidan Hutchinson. Micah Parsons’ addition could energize the front, but the game plan hinges on Love’s rhythm post-thumb surgery and keeping play not just one-dimensionally through the ground, but balanced, controlled, and opportunistic.