Green Bay
Packers
12-5
34
FINAL
51
Detroit
Lions
13-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 51-34, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Lions who seized the moment and delivered a decisive performance on their home turf.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 339 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Packers' secondary. Jahmyr Gibbs added a strong ground game, rushing for 116 yards that kept the Packers' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Christian Watson was a standout for Green Bay, racking up 179 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Kerby Joseph's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting potential scoring drives from the Packers and maintaining pressure throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Goff connected on a touchdown pass after Joseph's second interception, allowing Detroit to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 23 | 79% | 339 | 4 | 1 | 140.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 264 | 4 | 2 | 105.0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 7 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 36 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 10 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 26 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 35 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 44 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

