Detroit
Lions
3-5
21
FINAL
35
Green Bay
Packers
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Detroit Lions 35-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the season approaches its final stretch. The stakes were high for both teams, but Green Bay's explosive offense proved too much for Detroit to handle.
Leading the charge for the Packers was quarterback Jordan Love, who showcased his prowess with a stellar performance, racking up 298 passing yards and throwing five touchdown passes. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was the primary beneficiary, torching the Lions' secondary for 206 receiving yards, making him a constant deep threat throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions' ground game with a modest 57 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Packers' scoring.
Defensively, Green Bay made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by a key interception from Xavier McKinney. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Love connected with Wilson for a breathtaking touchdown, extending the lead to 28-14 just before halftime. This pivotal moment allowed Green Bay to dictate the tempo in the second half, ultimately sealing their victory against Detroit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 298 | 5 | 0 | 143.2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 194 | 3 | 1 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 206 | 29.4 | 65 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 26 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | — | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

