# Packers Face Lions Challenge

> Green Bay Packers' coordinators detail tough Lions test ahead.
- Title: Packers Face Lions Challenge · Green Bay Packers On SI
- Summary: Green Bay Packers' coordinators detail tough Lions test ahead. Green Bay Packers' coordinators say Detroit Lions' offense and defense present a major…
- Keywords: green bay packers, detroit lions, nfl, jared goff, jameson williams, ahmon-ra st brown, jahmyr gibbs, drew petzing, adam stenavich, cam achord, packers coordinators, lions defense
- Source: Green Bay Packers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/coordinators-detail-huge-challenge-packers-will-face-at-lions
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:15:21+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: green bay packers, detroit lions, nfl, jared goff, jameson williams, ahmon-ra st brown, jahmyr gibbs, drew petzing, adam stenavich, cam achord, packers coordinators, lions defense
## Packers Back on Track
Green Bay Packers have gotten their season back on track with a three-game winning streak heading into Sunday's game at Detroit Lions.
## Lions' Season Status
Detroit Lions are 3-2 with a 2-0 home record and 20-7 at ford field since 2023, coming off bye week.
## Lions' Offensive Talent
Lions have top-end talent on offense, including quarterback jared goff, receivers amon-ra st brown and jameson williams, and running back jahmyr gibbs.
## Jonathan Gannon on Lions
Gannon says Lions' running back jahmyr gibbs is faster than everyone, cuts well at ford field, and breaks tackles with good contact balance.

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## Goff's Offensive Stats
Jared Goff ranks second in passer rating at 111.3 with 12 touchdowns, zero interceptions, and 67.0 percent accuracy.
## St. Brown and Williams
St. Brown has 37 receptions and five touchdowns, while Williams has elite speed making him a game-breaking threat.
## Detroit's Offensive Coordinator
Detroit's offensive coordinator drew petzing was Arizona's coordinator under Gannon for three seasons.
## Gannon on Lions Defense
Gannon says Lions play hard, are tough, physical, and have a strong offensive line that can run or throw to win.
## Lions' Scoring Record
Lions scored at least 31 points in four games and 26 points in the other games, with a 30-point average per game.
## Lions' Offense Rank
Lions enter Week 7 ranked fourth in total offense and second in scoring, but 22nd on third down.
## Adam Stenavich on Lions Defense
Detroit's defense ranks 30th in points allowed, last in total defense, and 30th or worse in third down, fourth down, red zone, and goal-to-go.
## Lions' Defensive Strengths
Detroit's defense has strong rushers d.j. wonnum (five sacks) and aidan hutchinson (four), with star safety brian branch returning from injury.
## Lions' Defensive Coordinator
Embattled Lions defensive coordinator kelvin sheppard remains on the job after bye week.
## Stenavich on Defense
Stenavich says Lions bring different fronts and pressures, with strong d-line and aggressive linebackers.
## Cam Achord on Special Teams
Lions' special teams pose a challenge for Packers' return game after skyy moore's ankle injury.
## Lions' Punter
Punter jack fox ranks ninth with a 43.3-yard net average and led the league in 2024.
## Achord on Punter
Achord says fox has one of the biggest legs in the league with high hang times and allows coverage units to get down there.
## Lions' Coverage Strength
Lions are 11th in punt coverage and seventh in kickoff coverage, one of six teams in top 11 in both categories.
## Achord on Physical Play
Achord says Lions play physical, strong, and squeeze the ball with good coverage.
## Final Challenge
Packers coordinators say Lions' offense and defense present a major challenge for their upcoming game.
## Key takeaway

Green Bay Packers' coordinators say Detroit Lions' offense and defense present a major challenge for their upcoming game.