Green Bay
Packers
8-6
20
FINAL
30
Detroit
Lions
13-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a critical Week 16 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers 30-20, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. With this victory, the Lions showcased their offensive firepower and resilience, proving they are a team to watch as the postseason approaches.
Quarterback Joe Milton was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 270 yards and three touchdowns. He found a reliable target in Xavier Worthy, who racked up 162 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, amassing 107 rushing yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offense that kept the Packers' defense on its heels.
Detroit's defense also played a crucial role in the victory, highlighted by Nate Wiggins leading the team with five tackles and Nick Bosa contributing 1.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second half when Bosa's pressure on the quarterback led to a critical turnover, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. This strong defensive performance, coupled with an explosive offense, sets the stage for a promising playoff run for Detroit.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 270 | 3 | 0 | 141.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 210 | 3 | 0 | 109.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 20 | 107 | 5.3 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 162 | 54.0 | 28 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 72 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Parham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manu Cruz | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Jones | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 34 |

