First, I'd like you to caption the picture of Rodgers and Thielen (I think Aaron is saying, "Hey Adam, your coach is a d-bag, the lights aren't too bright, look at the scoreboard behind you, Go Pack Go!")

Last year's clash in Mo Town was one of the worst performances the Packers have had in years which started them on their path of destruction which claimed the jobs of Mike McCarthy and others on the staff.  The Packers come into Mo Town with a new coach and a defense, hoping to leave town with a first round bye and possibly, a number 1 overall seed in the NFC.  I know having a bye in the playoffs could cause a little bit of concern after the way the Packers played in San Francisco earlier this year, but at this stage of the season, extra rest and preparation can only help your team in January.

Here are some key matchups to help the Packers secure a first round bye:

1. Keep Running Aaron Jones:

With A'Shawn Robinson out and a 1,000 rushing yard, 20 touchdown season in sight, Aaron Jones should see another 22-25 touches.  I think the Packers should give Jones a normal work load and then use the time from the bye to rest him.  

2. Unleash the Pass Rush Against David Blough:

With Rick Wagner and Taylor Decker both listed on the injury report this week, the Smith brothers will be looking to add to their 25.5 sack total.  Last week, the Smith's did not really need any (blitz) help getting to Cousins as they won a majority of their one on one battles.  This Sunday, I see a repeat performance and at least 3 more sacks from the tandem.  

3. Opening up the Passing Game (Davante Adams vs. Darius Slay):

The Lions are ranked dead last in the NFL against the pass giving up an average of 282.6 yards per game (292.7 ypg in their last 3 games).  This is the perfect game to establish the run and open up the play action game, shot plays, and the slant and back shoulder game.  I think Rodgers should continue to force feed Adams the ball and really look to get him involved in the slant game as well as the WR screen game (like last week).  If he can win one on one matchups against Xavier Rhodes, he can win one on one matchups against Darius Slay. 

4. Kerryon Johnson vs. Kenny Clark:

Johnson has been a bright spot for the Lions for the past two seasons and is a threat in both the running game as well as the passing game.  Kenny Clark has been the main reason why the run defense has improved and why the Smith Brothers and company have been able to have more shots at the quarterback.  With Johnson fresh off of a knee injury (returned last week), I look for Kenny Clark to reintroduce himself to the young back early and often in the backfield as he continues to plunge the A gap.  

5. Jaire Alexander vs. Kenny Golladay:

Just like last week, I expect Jaire to play some more lock down one on one reps against Golladay which will open up the safeties to check Jessie James and Tramon and King (and even Savage in spots) to check Danny Amendola.  If Jaire duplicates his performance last week, the rest of the secondary will be free to run wild.  

Prediction:

I think the Packers are focused and playing with a chip on their shoulders, I expect to see a 34-17 win with Crosby going 2/2 on field goals and 4/4 on extra points.