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Green Bay Packers preparing for Thursday night showdown in Detroit

(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – The Green Bay Packers play their second consecutive Thursday night game this week when they travel to Detroit to face the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Sunday talked about facing a Detroit defense that is dealing with a number of injuries.

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LaFleur also spoke about why the Packers run defense has been so good the last few weeks.

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As for Sunday’s practice, the Packers kept things a bit lighter to keep the players fresher for Thursday.

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Detroit roster moves: The Lions have placed rookie defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo on injured reserve and are reportedly signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams.