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For the Packers, this game is a crucial opportunity to revive their playoff hopes. Failing to secure a victory would force them to relinquish control of their destiny in the division, effectively diminishing their chances of hosting a playoff game at Lambeau Field. A loss would mean being swept by Detroit this season, and the uphill battle of winning three away games in the playoffs to reach the Super Bowl would loom large.
Conversely, a Lions victory would solidify their lead and position them as a formidable contender not just for the NFC North, but for the NFC as a whole. With an extraordinary record of 12 wins against just one loss, the Lions would officially assert their dominance, furthering their claim as Super Bowl contenders and quieting skeptics who question their consistency.