Lions at Packers
Detroit Lions 28, Green Bay Packers 19 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Lions 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Packers 19 1 TD · 4 FG · 1 XPJordan Love 257 yds passingJosh Jacobs 80 yds rushingMatthew Golden 102 yds receivingEdgerrin Cooper 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 371 · 363Passing yards 248 · 257Rushing yards 123 · 106Completions 22/29 · 20/35Yards per carry 4.0 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers 28-19, securing their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams battled for momentum heading into the postseason, but the Lions proved too formidable for their rivals at Lambeau Field.
Jared Goff was the star of the night for Detroit, throwing for two touchdowns while leading his team to a strong offensive performance. Goff’s efficient passing game was complemented by a balanced attack that included impactful contributions from the running game and receiving corps. On the other side, Jordan Love displayed his passing prowess with 257 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lions' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Packers struggled to contain the Lions, as Edgerrin Cooper’s 11 total tackles highlighted a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. Lukas Van Ness made a significant impact with 1.5 sacks, but it was a crucial interception by Brandon Cisse that shifted the momentum late in the game. Despite the defensive efforts, the Lions' ability to capitalize on key plays allowed them to hold off the Packers and clinch the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 22/29 | 76% | 248 | 2 | 1 | 109.5 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 20/35 | 57% | 257 | 0 | 1 | 68.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 17 | 79 | 4.6 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jared GoffQB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 15 | 80 | 5.3 | 43 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| DJ HermanFB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kenny Moore IICB | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan OladapoSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Carrington ValentineCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi OnwuzurikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 4/4 | 1 | 57 |