Green Bay
Packers
1-5
16
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers 35-16 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The win not only secures Detroit's position in the playoff race but also marks a significant rivalry victory against their division foes.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Lions, throwing for 226 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Bhayshul Tuten was a force on the ground, racking up 157 rushing yards and adding a physical presence to the offense. Meanwhile, Jayden Higgins emerged as Stafford's favorite target, amassing 179 receiving yards and consistently finding space in the Packers' secondary.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kam Curl's two interceptions were pivotal, stifling any chance of a Packers comeback and sealing the game late in the second half. Chamarri Conner's five total tackles also underscored a strong defensive effort, helping to contain the Green Bay attack and maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 13 | 226 | 3 | 4 | 74.5 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 32 | 17 | 181 | 1 | 4 | 40.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 157 | 12.1 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 8 | 179 | 22.4 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

