Detroit
Lions
6-3
7
FINAL
37
Green Bay
Packers
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Green Bay Packers topped the Detroit Lions 37-7 in Week 18 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff position. The stakes were high as both teams vied for momentum heading into the postseason, but it was clear early on that Green Bay was in control.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge for the Packers, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and poise. Christian McCaffrey complemented the aerial assault with a strong ground game, racking up 112 rushing yards, while Nico Collins was a standout in the receiving corps, amassing 167 yards and a touchdown that highlighted his explosive playmaking ability.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, with Chris Jones recording 2.5 sacks, wreaking havoc in the Lions' backfield and disrupting any chance of a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a pass, setting up another scoring drive that pushed Green Bay's lead to an insurmountable margin. With such a complete team effort, the Packers clearly demonstrated their readiness for the challenges ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 36 | 25 | 315 | 3 | 0 | 124.1 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 33 | 20 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 71.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 24 | 112 | 4.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 11 | 167 | 15.2 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Givens | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

