The Detroit Lions have scored more points than any other NFC team. The Green Bay Packers have allowed the second-fewest points among conference teams.

Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day home game will likely come down to whether its explosive offense can solve Green Bay's stout defense.

The pivotal NFC North showdown will have major postseason implications for both teams. Playing on a holiday with a national audience adds to the intrigue.

"Big-time opponent, really good team, division game, Thanksgiving, first game on," Lions coach Dan Campbell said. "You couldn't ask for anything better."

Right now, Campbell's team doesn't even hold a wild-card spot despite a 7-4 record. It trails the first-place Chicago Bears by a game in the division with the Packers (7-3-1) sandwiched between them.

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