Green Bay Packers come to Michigan

Packers to face Lions in pre-season matchup

The Green Bay Packers will travel to Michigan to face the Detroit Lions in a pre-season matchup on Saturday, August 19. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit and will be the Packers' second pre-season game of the season.

The Packers are coming off a disappointing 2022 season in which they finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs. The Lions, meanwhile, are looking to improve on their 3-13-1 record from last season.

Packers looking to bounce back

The Packers are hoping to bounce back from their disappointing 2022 season and make a run at the playoffs in 2023. The team has made some changes in the offseason, including hiring a new head coach, Matt LaFleur. LaFleur is a former offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and is known for his innovative offensive schemes.

The Packers have also added some new players to their roster, including wide receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Rasul Douglas. Watkins is a former Pro Bowler who has played for the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Douglas is a former All-Pro who has played for the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Lions hoping to improve

The Lions are hoping to improve on their 3-13-1 record from last season. The team has made some changes in the offseason, including hiring a new general manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes is a former college scout for the Rams and is known for his ability to find talented players in the draft.

The Lions have also added some new players to their roster, including wide receiver DJ Chark and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Chark is a former Pro Bowler who has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hutchinson is a former Heisman Trophy finalist who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Packers and Lions to face off in pre-season matchup

The Packers and Lions will face off in a pre-season matchup on Saturday, August 19. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit and will be the Packers' second pre-season game of the season.

The Packers are hoping to bounce back from their disappointing 2022 season and make a run at the playoffs in 2023. The Lions, meanwhile, are looking to improve on their 3-13-1 record from last season.