Green Bay Packers lose Pro Bowl defensive star for Week 7 showdown with Detroit Lions

The Green Bay Packers are 4-2 on the season as they head into a pivotal Week Seven matchup with NFC North rival, the Detroit Lions . Last week, Green Bay’s offense was the story of their game against the Dallas Cowboys , as Jordan Love and his pass catchers continued to put up eye-popping numbers. Specifically, second-year wide receiver Matthew Golden continued his breakout campaign by catching six passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, he dropped two other would-have-been scores. Defensively, too, the Packers defense continued its streak of shutting down opponents. Currently, Green Bay’s defense ranks eighth in the NFL with 307.7 yards allowed per game, and is tied for tenth with 20.8 points allowed. Currently, they are on a three-game streak in which they have held opponents to under 20 points. The Green Bay Packers will be without Zaire Franklin on Sunday   The Packers will have their work cut out for them against the Lions offense. They currently rank fourth in the NFL with 393.8 yards gained per game, and are tied for the league lead in points per game with 32.8. Unfortunately, Green Bay’s task is going to be even more difficult as starting linebacker Zaire Franklin, a 2024 Pro Bowl selection, was injured in practice this week. After a collision injured his shin, the Packers have already ruled him out for Sunday’s game in Detroit: Fortunately, it does not sound like Franklin will be going on injured reserve. Still, this is yet another hit to a defensive unit that has already lost Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Hargrave for the season. Micah Parsons is close to returning, but that does them no good this week. With Franklin sidelined, the Packers starting linebackers against the Lions will be Isaiah McDuffie and Ty’Ron Hopper. Both are solid players, but Hopper does not have much experience and Green Bay’s overall performance will depend on him stepping up in a big way. More Green Bay Packers news from Wisconsin Sports Heroics Josh Jacobs sends blunt message to fans disappointed in his actions Josh Jacobs reveals plans for Week 7 against the Detroit Lions Packers’ secondary will play key role versus the Detroit Lions For More Great Wisconsin Sports Content Follow me on Twitter at  @theotherRobin19  and follow us  @WiSportsHeroics  for more great content. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in Wisconsin sports,  click here !