The Lions' offensive arsenal couldn't be more star-studded.
David Montgomery and Jahmil Gibbs are probably the best running back duo in the NFL.
There are very few wide receivers who can do everything that Amon-Ra St. Brown can do, but Jameson Williams is a good deep threat on the outside.
Despite having a down year, Sam LaPorta is widely regarded as one of the most talented tight ends in the league.
After missing several seasons due to devastating injuries, a player who hasn't received much attention this season has added a new dimension to Jared Goff and Ben Johnson's arsenal: wide receiver Tim Patrick.
Packers vs. Lions odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| packers | +3.5 (-115) | +155 | o51.5 (-110) |
| lions | -3.5 (-105) | -190 | u51.5 (-110) |
Patrick, 31, who suffered a torn ACL before the 2022 season and a torn Achilles tendon before last season, appears to be playing an increasing role in Detroit as the season progresses.
He has at least 26 receiving yards and three targets in the last three games, including 103 receiving yards in the last two games.
But the use of Patrick goes back even further than that.
He only had 12 receiving yards in his first two games with the Lions, but has averaged 23.5 yards per game in six of his last nine games.
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Las Vegas doesn't seem to understand Patrick's increased role in Detroit's offense, pegging Patrick's receiving yards over/under to 23.5 in Thursday's NFC North game against the Packers.
Oddsmakers are also predicting a shootout, with Thursday's contest total of 51.5 points being the highest in Week 14.
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