Detroit Lions on bye week before facing Packers in Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Detroit Lions do not play this week as they are on a bye during Week 6 of the NFL season. They hold a 3-2 record and will resume action against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25. The Lions boast the league’s No. 6 total offense and are tied for first in scoring offense, averaging 32.8 points per game. Quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 1,485 yards and 12 touchdowns, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs has 504 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through five games. Although they excel offensively, the Lions are working on improving a struggling secondary that allows the most passing yards per game.
- •Lions are 3-2 this season
- •Scheduled to face Packers on October 25
- •League's No. 6 total offense
- •Goff has 1,485 passing yards this season
- •Lions lead NFL in sacks with 20
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