Detroit
Lions
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32
FINAL
25
Green Bay
Packers
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers 32-25, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, this matchup was critical for their respective campaigns.
The Lions' offense showcased a balanced attack, led by a strong performance from their rushing game. While Jordan Love of the Packers threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns, it was the Lions' ability to sustain drives and find the end zone that ultimately made the difference. The Green Bay defense struggled to contain Detroit's scoring opportunities, allowing the Lions to capitalize on their drives.
Defensively, Jack Campbell stood out for the Lions with a total of 10 tackles, anchoring a unit that made key stops when it mattered most. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kerby Joseph intercepted Jordan Love, thwarting a potential game-tying drive for the Packers. This critical play not only shifted the momentum but also helped seal the victory for Detroit as they now look ahead to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 35 | 25 | 71% | 307 | 3 | 2 | 102.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 234 | 2 | 0 | 103.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 20 | 101 | 5.0 | 45 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 8 | 125 | 15.6 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 47 | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 46 |

