As the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day slate promises yet another classic NFC North showdown, all eyes turn to Detroit as the surging Lions host the Green Bay Packers . Green Bay arrives on the heels of uneven performances, desperately seeking a statement win to revive their playoff hopes. But the Packers’ season-long Achilles heel could be precisely what gives the Lions their clearest path to victory.

Green Bay’s Run Defense is the Weak Link

The most glaring and persistent weakness for these Packers is their porous run defense. Green Bay ranks near the bottom of the league in yards allowed per carry, often getting gashed between the tackles and struggling particularly against powerful rushing attacks. This vulnerability hasn’t been limited to one bad game or a handful of big plays—it is struct

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