The Green Bay Packers believe they've come a long way since they last faced the Detroit Lions nearly a month ago. They get a chance to prove it Thursday when they visit Detroit to close a stretch of three games in 12 days.

Although the Packers (9-3) have put themselves in good shape to earn a playoff berth by winning three straight and seven of their last eight, they remain two games behind the Lions (11-1) and a half-game behind Minnesota (9-2) in the NFC North. They also already lost at home to both teams.

The Green Bay Packers came out of their Thanksgiving night victory over the Miami Dolphins in good shape physically. The same can’t be said for the Detroit Lions.

The Green Bay Packers beat the Miami Dolphins in a Thanksgiving edition of Sunday Night Football as they look to solidify their chances at a playoff berth.Packers take down Dolphins in primetime Thank

The Green Bay Packers are peaking at the right time. After getting manhandled by the Detroit Lions before the bye, they have won three in a ro