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After putting up 30 and 38 points, respectively, in the previous two weeks, the Packers’ offense has emerged as one of the most dangerous and versatile in the NFL, leaving the Lions with the formidable challenge of containing it.

In Thursday’s game against Green Bay at Ford Field, these are five things the Lions, who are playing with a limited roster, need to win:

1. Embrace the Lightning — No NFL club has a stronger home field advantage than the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Following their successful strategy against the Bears on Thanksgiving, the Lions should aim to take the lead against the Packers on Thursday. This will allow them to slow down Love and the Packers from the start of the game.

With such a star-studded opponent in front of coach Dan Campbell’s Lions on Thursday, the game could feel like another Thanksgiving.

The city of Detroit is bracing itself for a test of its patience and determination as tensions rise.

The Packers have a brilliant and dynamic passing game, so it’s important to put pressure on Jordan Love. In light of the Lions’ previous worries about defensive injuries, it might be disastrous for the team if they fail to put pressure on Love.

Among the many pass rushers available to Aaron Glenn, one of the most effective in pressuring Love, is defensive end Za’Darius Smith, who has lived up to his billing since joining the team from Cleveland.

Possible game-changers for the Lions include Smith, Alim McNeill, and the rest of the defensive line. Love can’t become too cosy in their pocket, they must prevent it.

3. Set Up the Run— While leading the Detroit Lions to an 11-1 record thus far this season, running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have quietly set multiple team and league records.

There will be a nail-biter in Thursday’s game, according to Campbell, regarding left tackle Taylor Decker’s availability (knee injury). As they prepare to face the Packers, the Lions should keep Dan Skipper, who is his backup, in mind because of his exceptional run blocking skills.

In their pursuit of a season sweep against coach LaFleur’s Packers, Detroit must establish the run game to relieve pressure on quarterback Jared Goff.

4. Get Ready for Battle—With Detroit’s injury woes recently brought to light, the Packers should feel trouble in the water.

Looking for vengeance, Green Bay is still smarting from the Lions’ loss to Detroit in January 2023, which eliminated then-QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers from the playoffs.

The Packers had previously held the NFC North title, but ever since then, the Lions have taken it.

On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers will take what might be their final shot of the season, so Detroit needs to be ready for anything.

5. Keep Calm—Detroit may find themselves down in the red on Thursday as the Packers seek vengeance.

If the Lions lose their composure and Goff has another problematic game similar to his one against the Texans (five interceptions prior to Detroit’s comeback), the Packers could be able to escape Ford Field victorious.

After losing the playoffs to San Francisco last year, Detroit knows it needs to do all it can to keep homefield advantage going strong.

Coach Campbell’s Super Bowl aspirations will be further advanced on Thursday, their next excellent opportunity.

On Thursday, the Lions will likely pull off a deserved victory at Ford Field in what promises to be another nail-biter.