I'm sure everyone knows the Packers got the win against the Lions on Thursday with a score of 37-26. Some thoughts:

1. The defense played brilliantly to start the game. Holding the Lions to 9 points in the first half was a tremendous job, especially since 6 of the points were unearned. The second field goal came after the offense turned the ball over on the 25 and the third field goal came after after a 74 yard kickoff return to the 24.

2. Last week no one really knew who Tramon Williams was, now you can't ignore him. A week after scoring a touchdown on special teams he saved a touchdown on special teams by running down the Lions kick returner. He also broke up 2 passes and played very well in the secondary.

3. Aaron Rouse is doing a great job filling in for Nick Collins. He has 2 picks in two games.

4. Does Roy Williams still play for the Lions? I don't really remember hearing his name on Thursday.

5. Injuries are mounting. KGB, Mark Tauscher, Aaron Rouse, Colin Cole and Charles Woodson all started the game, but did not finish. Colin is probably out for the regular season with a broken forearm, the rest are questionable.

6. With all the injured players, the backups really stepped up in the second half.

7. The Lions players spent a lot of time on their backs. Aaron Kampman repeatedly shoved the right tackle to the ground, and Al Harris pinned one of the Lions receivers with a chuck off the line.

8. Repeating a theme, the Packers kept punching throughout the game. They did not start fast, the offense was not clicking, and even turning the ball over, but the Packers never stopped punching, and wore the Lions out.

Again, this team is for real. The Packers might not beat the Cowboys next week, but they will meet again. I don't see anyone else in the NFC beating the Pack.