Lions/Cowboys Final Prediction

My final prediction for today's Lions/Cowboys wild card game, the only one this weekend we Packers fans should really care about:

Score: Cowboys 27, Lions 17

I think Stafford will keep it close, but to say he'll actually win is just too unrealistic. He's never beaten an above-.500 team on the road in his career, and it's tough to see why he suddenly would now. 

Why?

Because while the Cowboys may not be the best when they're at the home, they certainly seem to have the location advantage in this contest. I'm not saying they'll definitely emerge victorious because of that, but I do think it's very likely. 

Let's hope I'm wrong.

Lions/Packers Final Prediction

My final prediction for today's NFC North decider between the Packers and Lions:

Score: Packers 35, Lions 17
I don't think the Lions are bad, but I can't see them winning at Lambeau. The Packers are just too good there and will find a way to score 30+ points.

Why?
Because Aaron Rodgers is better at home and Matthew Stafford's worse on the road. That may be an unfair reason, but I'm going with it. Modern history says it'll happen, and I don't see the trend ending anytime soon.

Leave your thoughts below, and remember that I'll be at this one. Expect pictures.

Packers Listed as 7 1/2 Point Favorites for Sunday's Lions Game

The Packers have been listed as 7 1/2 point favorites for Sunday's NFC North championship game against the Lions.

The contest will be played at Lambeau Field, so it's not a huge surprise the line is so one-sided. The Packers are 7-0 at home this season, while the Lions have never beaten an above-.500 team on the road in the Matthew Stafford era. 

The meeting is the second Week 17 divison decider in as many years for Green Bay, who visited the Bears last December in similar context. The Packers won that matchup, 33-28, on a last-minute touchdown, securing for them first place despite their 8-7-1 record.