The Green Bay Packers face the Detroit Lions in NFL game week 1.
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The 2025 NFL season kicks off with a blockbuster NFC North clash as the Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 7.
Detroit arrive off a remarkable 15-2 campaign in 2024 that secured their third straight winning season and a second consecutive division title, while Green Bay improved to 11-6 and reached the playoffs for the second year running.
The Lions have won three in a row at Lambeau, but the Packers eye a breakthrough.
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Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions Tips
Jameson Williams Anytime Touchdown Scorer - 13/5 - 1pt
Jameson Williams looks an excellent bet to find the end zone against Green Bay in Week 1.
The Packers allowed 22 passing touchdowns last season and now face the Lions without star corner Jaire Alexander, leaving a banged-up Nate Hobbs or an inexperienced backup tasked with covering Detroit’s speedster.
Williams silenced doubts in 2024 with a 1,000-yard breakout season and remains a nightmare matchup for any secondary, especially one lacking depth.
If Hobbs isn’t at full strength, Williams’ pace could be too much, and even with safety help, his ability to stretch the field makes him a prime touchdown candidate.
Our value tool has this down as a value bet too. According to our EV tool this bet should be priced at 1.61/1, however it is available at a best price of 13/5 with Bet Victor.
Jahmyr Gibbs - Over 19.5 Receiving Yards - 5/6 - 1pt
Jahmyr Gibbs looks well positioned to clear 19.5 receiving yards against Green Bay in Week 1.
The numbers tell the story: running backs nearly doubled their reception rate when facing zone coverage compared to man last season in the NFL, and the Packers were one of the most zone-heavy defenses in the league.
In 2024, the Green Bay Packers were 30th in the league in receptions (91) and receiving yards (686) allowed to the position.
That’s a perfect setup for Gibbs, who finished third among all running backs in receiving yards in 2024.
Gibbs had at least four receptions with 30+ receiving yards in each of his last six games.
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With his speed and ability to create mismatches in space, he should see plenty of opportunities underneath against this scheme
Our value tool has this down as a value bet too. The EV tool suggests that this bet should be priced at 0.6/1 however you can back it at 4/5 with Betway.
You migth also want to consider his over 22.5 line, which is available at 20/23 with bet365 here.
Matthew Golden Over 48.5 Receiving Yards - 10/11 - 1 pt
Matthew Golden looks primed to clear 48.5 receiving yards in his NFL debut. The Packers haven’t spent a first-round pick on a wideout since 2002, and breaking that streak shows how much they value his potential impact right away.
Golden’s speed, shown in his 4.29 second 40-yard dash in the combine, makes him a constant deep threat, and he’s already flashed big-play ability with a 39-yard preseason grab.
Running with the starters all summer, he’s set to step into a major role from Week 1, especially with Green Bay thin at receiver.
