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Packers Legend Charles Woodson Reveals 4 Reasons Green Bay Will Upset the Lions on Thanksgiving

The Green Bay Packers may enter their Week 13 clash against the red-hot Detroit Lions as underdogs, but Charles Woodson, Hall of Fame cornerback and Packers icon, firmly believes his former team is poised to pull off a stunning upset at Ford Field.

Speaking ahead of what he calls the most dangerous trap game of the week, Woodson laid out four key reasons why Green Bay has the edge heading into Thanksgiving.

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1. This Packers defense is quietly elite

Everyone’s talking about Detroit’s offense, but Woodson points to an overlooked truth. Green Bay ranks 5th in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing just 18.4 points per game.

"We used to win games like this with defense, and I see that same DNA coming back in Green Bay," Woodson said.

The Packers also rank 9th in defensive DVOA, and actually outperform the Lions in yards allowed per play. If the Lions are held under 20 points, things could unravel fast.

2. Green Bay thrives as the underdog

The Packers enter the game as 3.5-point underdogs, but history shows they love being counted out.

“We loved it when people thought we’d lose. That’s when the warrior spirit of Lambeau came alive,” Woodson added.

It wasn’t long ago that the Packers shocked the Cowboys in another game where they were expected to lose. This could be another one of those moments.

3. Jahmyr Gibbs is about to meet resistance

While bettors are jumping on Jahmyr Gibbs to go over 70 rushing yards, Woodson warns that Green Bay’s front seven is more than ready.

“We faced some of the most explosive backs in football, and we always found ways to limit them,” he explained.

All it takes is a few stuffed runs to force Detroit into uncomfortable down-and-distance situations. That is exactly what the Packers want.

4. Ford Field pressure could backfire

"Thanksgiving in Detroit is not an intimidating environment to me," Woodson said with a grin.

The Packers have won 5 of the last 6 Thanksgiving Day matchups against the Lions, and that familiarity could help Jordan Love play with more poise than most expect.

The Packers will win. Don’t doubt it

Charles Woodson isn’t sugarcoating his prediction.

"You can like Gibbs. You can trust Goff. But I believe in Packers DNA. That’s why I believe they walk out of Detroit with a win."

Odds may shift. Stats may lie. But history speaks louder. The Packers aren’t just showing up for turkey. They’re coming to carve up the scoreboard.

Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
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