It doesn't matter if it's Jordan Love or Malik Willis behind center for Green Bay. The Packers are not at the level of the Lions and are going to lose this game.

Detroit has won and covered in its last five games, peaking right now. The Lions are averaging 43 points a game during their past four games.

During the past two weeks, Green Bay was barely able to squeak past the Texans at home and then nipped the 2-6 Jaguars by three points last Sunday on a field goal at the gun.

I doubt the Packers risk Love since they have their bye next week. Love is on pace to throw 28 interceptions this season. He might be gimpy if he plays. Willis can't throw downfield. The Packers would have no backdoor capability if Willis gets the start.

Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have become the best running back tandem in football. Jared Goff is the highest rated passer in the NFC. Amon-Ra St. Brown gives Detroit the best wide receiver on the field. The Lions hold a special teams edge, too.

Green Bay's defense isn't that good, nor does it produce a consistent pass rush. The Packers have been propped up by an unsustainable 19 takeaways, which is No. 1 in the NFL. It's more than the Packers had all of last season.

Goff's matchup gets even better if cornerback Jaire Alexander and versatile defensive back Evan Williams can't go for Green Bay. They were both injured against the Jaguars.