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2020 Week 2: Packers vs. Lions

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Running on Empty: Matt LaFleur’s ‘illusion of complexity’ on full display with empty sets

The Packers threw a wrinkle at Matt Patricia’s heavy man coverage defense by going empty, even with big personnel, and forcing every Lion to cover in space. Green Bay had Detroit grasping at a lot of air.

Packers Week 2 Snap Counts: If Aaron Jones is on the field, he’s getting the ball

Jones was on the field for just eight snaps where he wasn’t targeted or getting the ball on a handoff.

APC Podcast Rapid Reaction: Packers 42, Lions 21

Get your raw, unfiltered and immediately-following-the-final-whistle audio takes from APC contributors Zach Rapport and Evan "Tex" Western.

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Packers shake off slow start to roll Lions 42-21 on career day for Aaron Jones

After going down 14-3, the Packers went on a 31-0 run to break the game open and hold off the Lions in the home opener that once again showcased the offense’s Year 2 leap.

Packers’ Corey Linsley, Tyler Ervin leave game with unspecified injuries

The Packers have lost two significant contributors late in their Week 2 game.

Packers’ Davante Adams questionable to return with a hamstring injury, per report

The Packers could be extra thin at wide receiver for the rest of their Week 2 game.

Packers vs. Lions, Week 2: First half game thread

Join us at APC as we follow along with the Packers’ week two contest.

Packers vs. Lions, Week 2: First half game thread

Join us at APC as we follow along with the Packers’ week two contest.

Packers-Lions Inactives: Turner& Patrick active, Deguara sits

The Packers have a solid batch of linemen for today's game but will not have their rookie tight end.

Week 2 Q&A: How will a banged-up Lions defense fare against the Packers on Sunday?

In part two of our chat with Pride of Detroit’s Mike Payton, we take a look at how the Lions defense matches up with the Packers.

Packers Week 2 Injury Report: Kenny Clark ruled out, Billy Turner questionable

The Packers will be without Kenny Clark for their Week 2 matchup with the Detroit Lions.

Kenny Clark Injury: Packers rule star nose tackle out for week 2 against Lions

Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the Pro Bowler’s status on Friday afternoon.

APC Podcast, 9/18: Lions-Packers preview with Pride of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman

SB Nation’s Jeremy Reisman brings Packers fans up to speed on the 2020 Detroit Lions.

Week one can lie, so the Packers can’t take the Lions lightly

The Lions lost a heartbreaker last week, but before they did, they showed why they’re dangerous.

Packers-Lions Week 2 Q&A: Lions offense has talent, but lacks consistency

Acme Packing Company chats with Pride of Detroit’s Mike Payton to get a perspective on how the Lions look before their Week 2 matchup with the Packers.

Packers vs. Lions, Week 2 Game Primer

Your weekly Game Primer is here for week two.

Packers Week 2 Injury Report: Kenny Clark sits out Wednesday as Turner returns

Green Bay had all of its offensive linemen (except Lane Taylor) working in at least some capacity during Wednesday’s practice.

Lions will place CB Justin Coleman on injured reserve before week 2 game against Packers

The Packers’ wideouts ate up a young, inexperienced secondary in week one and may have a tantalizing matchup again in week two.