Green Bay
Packers
3-3
49
FINAL
56
Detroit
Lions
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 56-49. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that showcased explosive offenses.
The Lions' quarterback, Joe Milton, had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive seven touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers also had a remarkable outing, amassing 501 passing yards and contributing as a rusher with 68 yards on the ground. Christian Watson was a key target for Love, racking up 210 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome the Lions' offensive firepower.
Detroit's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Kerby Joseph's two interceptions that halted critical drives for Green Bay. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Milton connected with his receivers for a quick touchdown, putting the Lions up by a crucial margin. Despite a valiant effort from the Packers, the Lions' ability to make big plays on both sides of the ball sealed the deal in this thrilling contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 501 | 6 | 2 | 125.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 388 | 7 | 0 | 144.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 13 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 37 | 3.1 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 210 | 35.0 | 72 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 58 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 37 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 11 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 5 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 42 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 40 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

