Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Packers-Lions Game Notes

This Sunday, the Packers wrap up the 2007 regular season with a home matchup against the Detroit Lions. The matchup between the two teams is the 157th all-time.

Some notes for Sunday's game from Packers.com:

  • The Lions have not won a game in Wisconsin since 1991, a span of 16 consecutive victories for the Packers.
  • Detroit makes its visit to Lambeau Field in December for the fourth straight year.
  • Green Bay won the last meeting in Detroit 37-26, in December.
  • The Packers have won 12 of the last 14 meetings with the Lions.
  • Mike McCarthy is 3-0 against the Lions.
  • Sunday will be the 253rd consecutive sellout at Lambeau.
  • 266th including playoffs.
  • Green Bay has won 16 of its last 19 games.
  • The Pack has clinched a first-round bye for the first time since 1997.
  • The Packers are poised to match the franchise record for regular season wins with 13.
  • The Packers own the best record in regular season finales in the NFL since 1994.
  • All-Time Regular season: Packers lead, 83-64-7.
  • All-Time Playoffs: Packers lead 2-0.

So there we have it. Some things to think about during Sunday's game.

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