The Detroit Lions are having quite a lot of trouble looking like the same team on a weekly basis. After their latest defeat to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving , the Lions have alternated wins and losses for eight straight games.

Now the Lions’ (7-5) playoff chances are getting shaky and it doesn’t look like there’s one big issue holding the team back.

Following last week’s 82.8 overall Pro Football Focus grade in an overtime win over the New York Giants, the Lions logged a 73.1 overall grade against the Packers (8-3-1). While not the lowest of the season, it was a sharp regression in another crucial game.

Without numerous starters available and an injury to top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown early in the game, the Lions offense did manage a 74.4 overall grade, but struggles to get t

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