GB
Green Bay Packers
81.9PFM Team Score#13 NFL
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Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Detroit Lions higher than the Green Bay Packers overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeDET
Detroit Lions
84.4PFM Team Score#5 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher
The Detroit Lions bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Green Bay when the opening approach stalls. Green Bay's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Packers can lean on their defense more than the Lions can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team.
Detroit also brings the deeper roster. Detroit adds the stronger coaching operation. PFM still has the Detroit Lions in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Green Bay vs. Detroit Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
GBGreen Bay Packers
DETDetroit Lions
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Green Bay Packers’ Best Argument
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Green Bay Packers sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. The defense advantage is a real point in Green Bay's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Green Bay is that Detroit counters with the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
GB81.9
Green Bay Packers 81.9DET84.4
Detroit Lions 84.4Overall NFL Rank
GB#13
Green Bay Packers #13DET#5
Detroit Lions #5QB Stability
GB84.2
Green Bay Packers 84.2DET85.8
Detroit Lions 85.8Roster Strength
GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4DET83.9
Detroit Lions 83.9Coaching Direction
GB83.0
Green Bay Packers 83.0DET85.9
Detroit Lions 85.9Recent Performance
GB78.5
Green Bay Packers 78.5DET77.9
Detroit Lions 77.9Offense
GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2DET89.6
Detroit Lions 89.6Defense
GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4DET68.5
Detroit Lions 68.5Franchise Direction
GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2DET80.7
Detroit Lions 80.7Explosiveness
GB82.3
Green Bay Packers 82.3DET83.5
Detroit Lions 83.5Conference Rank
GB#6
Green Bay Packers #6DET#4
Detroit Lions #4Division Rank
GB#3
Green Bay Packers #3DET#1
Detroit Lions #1Outlook
GBPlayoff ContenderDETPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Green Bay Packers
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 79.6
View Green Bay Packers Road AheadDetroit Lions
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 78.2
View Detroit Lions Road AheadGreen Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Detroit also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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