Lions at Packers
Green Bay Packers 17, Detroit Lions 14 · New World League
Final Score
Lions 14 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Packers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJordan Love 157 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 94 yds rushingJayden Reed 71 yds receivingZaire Franklin 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 126 · 229Passing yards 37 · 148Rushing yards 89 · 81Completions 2/8 · 10/18Yards per carry 6.3 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a tightly contested Week 18 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 17-14, securing their playoff positioning in a do-or-die scenario. Both teams fought hard for a postseason berth, but it was the Packers who ultimately emerged victorious in this critical clash.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love led the offensive charge, finishing the game with 157 passing yards and a touchdown. His connection with wide receiver Jayden Reed proved pivotal, as Reed tallied 71 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. On the ground, the Lions found success through Jahmyr Gibbs, who racked up 94 rushing yards but couldn't find the end zone.
Defensively, Zaire Franklin was a standout for Green Bay, recording four total tackles and a sack that helped stifle the Lions' momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Franklin's sack forced a crucial third down, leading to a Lions turnover on downs. With a strong defensive effort and timely offensive plays, the Packers held off the Lions to clinch the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 2/8 | 25% | 39 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 10/18 | 56% | 157 | 1 | 2 | 63.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 15 | 94 | 6.3 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Jayden ReedWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/2 | 2 | 47 |
| Other | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |