At the beginning of each week, we'll take an early look at the Detroit Lions' upcoming opponent by zeroing in on some interesting numbers.

This week, the Green Bay Packers.

21-3

The deficit Green Bay faced just 20 minutes into regulation this past Sunday against the Jets. In winning 31-24, the Packers pulled off a comeback from more than 15 points for only the second time in 47 games dating back to the 1995 season.

9

The number of receivers Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers used against the Jets. While the Packers' running game continues to struggle -- Eddie Lacy had 13 carries for just 43 yards -- Rodgers' 25 completions were divided amongst nine different receivers. Jordy Nelson led the way with a career-high 209 receiving yards on nine receptions. The 209-yards tied for the fourth-highest total in Packers history, and the biggest game since Don Beebe had 220 yards against San Francisco on Oct. 14, 1996. Nelson will be a tall order for a Lions secondary struggling to find its way and stay healthy. Two other Packers receivers (Davante Adams and Randall Cobb) each hauled in five receptions.

26

The Packers NFL rank in rushing through the first two weeks of the season. Green Bay has rushed for an average of 80 yards in a loss at the Seahawks and win over the Jets. In 2013, the Packers ranked No. 7 overall in the NFL in rushing -- and first in the NFC North -- with 133.5 yards rushing per game.

4-3

Green Bay's new look on defense this season installed by defensive coordinator Dom Capers. The plan was to keep this a secret during camp while the team worked on the new scheme. Of course, as soon as they opened practices to the public, that plan was foiled. Through the first six quarters of the season (four against Seattle and the first two against the Jets), Green Bay's defense struggled mightily, giving up 610 total yards and 57 points. The Packers finally seemed to settle in during the second half against the Jets, holding them to just 100 total yards and three points in the final two quarters. According to Packers beat writer

Weston Hodkiewicz

, Sunday against the Jets was the least the Packers have worked in their traditional 3-4 base defense since a 27-20 win over Philadelphia to start the 2010 season when they ran strictly nickel against the Eagles.

10

The number of run stops this season for Packers defensive end/tackle Mike Daniels. The 10 stops leads all defensive lineman in the NFL after two games according to Pro Football Focus. In 46 snaps against the Jets, Daniels recorded five stops, a sack, a hit, and two hurries. He will be a handful for the left side of Detroit's offensive line. Daniels, who had 6.5 sacks, nine tackles for losses and 10 quarterback hits in 2013, has so far greatly benefitted from the switch to a 4-3 defense.

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