On Thursday, the Detroit Lions caught a big break as the Green Bay Packers announced they will not allow fans at Lambeau Field for their first two home games of the 2020 season.
The Lions are scheduled to play the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 2, which will take place on Sept. 20.
Though the Lions have certainly played better in Green Bay as of late (Detroit has won 3 of the last 5 games at Lambeau Field), there is no question about it that the Packers will not have the same home-field advantage they are used to without the Cheeseheads to root them on.
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2 current Detroit Lions included as possible Hall of Fame candidates
Will Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
That is a question that has been asked time and time again, with one group of people saying he will get in, while another group laughs at his name even being mentioned in the conversation.
Regardless of which side of the debate you are on, one thing that cannot be argued is the numbers Stafford has put up through his career. In fact, though he is just 32-years-old, Stafford has already thrown for 41,025 yards, which puts him at No. 18 on the all-time list. Assuming he plays at least another five seasons, it is likely that he would retire in the top 10 in terms of passing yard and passing touchdowns (currently ranked No. 19).
Bill Barnwell of ESPN recently put together a piece in which he takes a look at each NFL roster and projects players from each team who have a shot at making the Hall of Fame.
For the Detroit Lions, Barnwell mentions Stafford and rookie CB Jeff Okudah.
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2 current Detroit Lions included as possible Hall of Fame candidates
