I personally am not a closet Lions fan. However, I hate them least in the division and if they were not in our division my feelings for them would be neutral. The Lions are doing very well this season and I see no shame in being honest and admitting that. When their fans come on this forum and are decent and respectful to us, I see no problem extending them that same respect in return. It doesn't make me any less of a Packers fan any more than it makes me a closet Lion's fan. We are going to have to start paying attention to them, if not this season than the ones to come.
The Vikings had a thread for the opposite reason the Lions had one. They are doing terrible.
As for the threads on our pass rush, somebody already beat you to that. There have been several.