Detroit
Lions
0-0
35
FINAL
40
Green Bay
Packers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a thrilling opener to the 2028 season, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 40-35 at Lambeau Field. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was Green Bay's ability to capitalize on key moments that ultimately secured the victory. The win sets a promising tone for the Packers as they look to build on their success in the coming weeks. Leading the charge for the Packers was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for an impressive 321 yards, helping his team take the lead early and maintain it throughout the contest. On the other side, Lions quarterback Dante Moore had a stellar performance with four touchdown passes, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed 84 rushing yards to keep Detroit competitive. However, it was Christian Watson's standout receiving game, racking up 126 yards, that proved crucial in sustaining Green Bay's momentum. Defensively, the Packers made key plays at critical junctures, highlighted by Patrick Queen's interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. While Aidan Hutchinson of the Lions recorded two sacks, the Packers' overall defensive cohesion, including Xavier McKinney's four tackles, was pivotal in holding off Detroit's late-game surge. The turning point came when Queen's pick halted a promising Lions drive, allowing Green Bay to reclaim control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Jordan LoveQB312132131120.4
Dante MooreQB31152944294.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB12847.01210
Chris Johnson JrHB5265.20130
Dante MooreQB22512.50180
Dakorien MooreWR000.0000
Jayden ReedWR000.0000
Jordan LoveQB1-1-1.0000
Brandon RussellFB1-2-2.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Christian WatsonWR612621.01470
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR511823.63450
Kyle Pitts SrTE59919.81740
Jordan AddisonWR27437.01510
Adonai MitchellWR46616.50260
MarShawn LloydHB34615.31220
Matthew GoldenWR5418.20151
Jahmyr GibbsHB3196.30160
Sam LaPortaTE11717.00170
Jayden ReedWR199.0090
Chris Johnson JrHB100.0000
Jameson WilliamsWR000.0001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Trey SmackK44466
Jack FoxP0000
Daniel WhelanP0000
Tyler BassK0050