The Detroit Lions kick off their season against their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday afternoon. There have been countless storylines to follow throughout the offseason, training camp, and the preseason that are now about to come into fruition in Week 1.
Both teams have strong rosters, and both are looking to make a statement in their first game of the 2025 season. Heading into this NFC No0rth showdown, there are three key matchups to look out for:
Aidan Hutchinson vs. Zach Tom
The Packers recently made Zach Tom one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in league history, signing him to an $88 million contract extension back in July.
Tom is best known for his run blocking ability, but it should be noted that PFF has him ranked 12th out 140 tackles for his pass protect