Green Bay
Packers
2-0
69
FINAL
52
Detroit
Lions
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring Week 3 showdown, the Green Bay Packers topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 69 to 52. This victory solidifies the Packers' early-season momentum as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the 2028 season. The Lions fought valiantly but couldn't keep pace with Green Bay's explosive offense.
Leading the charge for the Packers was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw an impressive seven touchdown passes, showcasing his aerial prowess. Josh Jacobs added a significant contribution on the ground, rushing for 144 yards, while Jayden Reed emerged as a standout receiver with 211 yards through the air. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Lions struggled to contain the Packers' offensive onslaught, despite a solid performance from Evan Johnson, who recorded four total tackles. The game’s turning point came when Love connected with Reed for a long touchdown that stretched Green Bay's lead to two possessions in the second half, effectively shifting the momentum and leaving Detroit scrambling to catch up. With their defense unable to make crucial stops, the Lions ultimately fell short, unable to recover from the Packers' relentless scoring.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Young | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 504 | 6 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 475 | 7 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Max Brosmer | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 53 | 1 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 144 | 8.0 | 22 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 15 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| Vince Young | QB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 80 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 208 | 52.0 | 32 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 49 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 51 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 44 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 49 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danieal Manning | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| **** Chambliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Dansby | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Grier Jr | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| John Love | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

