Detroit
Lions
3-1
21
FINAL
45
Green Bay
Packers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive showing during the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 45-21, solidifying their place in the playoffs. The victory not only showcased Green Bay's offensive prowess but also set the stage for their pursuit of a deeper postseason run.
Leading the charge for the Packers was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in critical moments. Running back Josh Jacobs added to the offensive explosion with a dominant performance, rushing for 119 yards, while receiver Matthew Golden topped the receiving charts with 107 yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Packers made their presence felt, with Devonte Wyatt recording a key sack that disrupted the Lions' rhythm. Brandon Cisse's interception further highlighted Green Bay's defensive strategy, turning the tide in their favor. The turning point came early in the second half when a crucial takeaway led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Packers to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 116.4 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 239 | 2 | 3 | 59.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 22 | 119 | 5.4 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 15 | 1.7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 34 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 22 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ahmed Hassanein | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

