Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is out after back surgery, and backup Brock Wright will also miss Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

A year ago, the Detroit Lions were locking up a playoff berth against the Packers. Now, they're behind in the race, thanks to a reversal of fortune.

The Packers started hot and kept the Lions at arm’s length the rest of the game. Detroit never led. The Packers made numerous plays on each side of the ball, just like they did in the season opener.

CeCe Winans will perform the national anthem before the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Detroit natives Eminem and Jack White teamed up for a surprise halftime show performance during the Lions annual NFL game.

The Lions are averaging the second-most points per game in the NFL this season at 29.6—a number Green Bay will have to keep pace with if they want to leave Detroit with a win. Knowing that both teams need every win they can get down the stretch to stay in the playoff mix, expect a high-scoring affair.

Eminem surprises as Jack White performs at Detroit Lions halftime show on Thanksgiving Day DETROIT, MI — Not only was Jack White in the building. That’s right — two Detroit icons. On stage.

At 7-5, the Detroit Lions likely need to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Detroit next week or the LA Rams on the road in Week 15 to have playoff hopes.

The Green Bay Packers won’t have turkey on their plates on Thursday. What they will have is a golden opportunity when they face the Detroit Li