The Green Bay Packers gutted out an impressive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday despite Jordan Love exiting the game early with an injury. Malik Willis managed to lead the team to their fourth straight victory to improve to 6-2 for the season. In the ultra-competitive NFC North, however, that is only good for second place behind the Detroit Lions.
The Packers have a chance to overtake the Lions as the two teams face one another in Week 9. Regardless of whether Jordan Love is able to play on Sunday, the Packers will have their hands full against a team that has won their fifth straight game with a 52-14 blowout over the Titans in Week 8.
In fact, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur admitted how hard of a task is awaiting them this week. Per The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, the Packers head coach called the Lions “arguably the best team in the NFL.”
NFL News: Matt LaFleur Calls the Lions “Best Team in the NFL”
Matt LaFleur calls the Lions “arguably the best team in the NFL.”
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 28, 2024
LaFleur isn’t entirely off base here. While most would categorize the undefeated and reigning champs Kansas City Chiefs as the best team in football, there is certainly an argument to be made for the Lions…