Lions at Packers
Detroit Lions 28, Green Bay Packers 25 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Lions 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Packers 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPTaylen Green 211 yds passingKewan Lacy 158 yds rushingJameson Williams 106 yds receivingChristian Harris 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 306 · 366Passing yards 211 · 178Rushing yards 95 · 188Completions 20/28 · 13/25Yards per carry 5.0 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-25 in a hard-fought battle at Lambeau Field. Both teams showcased their playoff aspirations, but it was the Lions who ultimately came out on top, setting the tone for their 2027 campaign.
Lions quarterback Taylen Green was the star of the show, throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Jameson Williams emerged as his top target, racking up 106 receiving yards and making crucial catches to keep the chains moving. On the ground, Kewan Lacy of the Packers was a force to be reckoned with, amassing 158 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
The defensive battle saw standout performances, particularly from the Lions' Christian Harris, who sealed the win with a pivotal interception. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons of the Packers provided constant pressure with a sack, but the Lions' defense held firm when it mattered most. The game turned decisively in the fourth quarter when Harris's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Detroit to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 20/28 | 71% | 211 | 3 | 0 | 128.7 |
Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 13/25 | 52% | 189 | 1 | 2 | 56.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 98 | 6.1 | 42 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Packers | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 34 | 158 | 4.6 | 45 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 14 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Packers | |||||||
| Evan StewartWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Savion WilliamsWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark RedmanTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaimon RuckerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Packers | |||||
| Brandon CisseCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam FranklinDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit WeeksMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan OladapoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||
| Jude McAtamneyK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 2 | 25 |
