The factors that will decide Lions vs. Packers besides Jordan Love's health

Yes, Jordan Love's availability will greatly influence Sunday's Lions-Packers showdown. But the game will come down to more than just the quarterback.

The biggest question facing the Green Bay Packers in the days leading up to their NFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions centers on Jordan Love. As with any starting quarterback, Love's availability and performance will have a greater impact on his team's success than any other individual on the roster. Signal-callers have long ruled the NFL, and that won't change anytime soon.

That also doesn't represent meaningful or interesting analysis. Of course, Love matters greatly. He always does, even in absentia.

But Sunday's tilt will hinge on more than just whether or not he plays. Lions versus Packers could pivot on one of several factors unique to the game, including a critical strength-on-strength matchup, a potential quirk in one team's game plan, and a situation that the other club has yet to experience this season.