Green Bay
Packers
2-0
13
FINAL
21
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 3 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers 21-13, solidifying their position in the early season standings. The win was crucial for the Lions as they aim to establish themselves as serious contenders in the NFC North.
Patrick Cousins led the way for Detroit, throwing for 298 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Amon-Ra St. Brown was a standout target, racking up an impressive 221 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Packers' secondary and making big plays. Meanwhile, Kevin Adkins tried to keep Green Bay competitive with 69 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Lions' aerial assault.
The Lions' defense played a critical role in the victory, led by Aidan Hutchinson, who made his presence felt with 10 total tackles and three sacks. Hutchinson's relentless pressure on the quarterback turned the tide in favor of Detroit, especially during a crucial sequence in the second half where he sacked the Packers' quarterback, forcing a turnover on downs. This defensive stand not only shifted momentum but also allowed the Lions to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cousins | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 298 | 3 | 0 | 133.9 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 23 | 77% | 251 | 1 | 0 | 111.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Adkins | HB | 22 | 69 | 3.1 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bernie Woodley | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Cousins | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacob Mooney | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jamie Castro | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo Feliz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 221 | 36.8 | 146 | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Jermaine Roberts | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mateo Feliz | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jamie Castro | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Andres Cantu | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bernie Woodley | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Adkins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Mooney | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Hood | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Clement | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wallace | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Thompson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Ringer | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Long | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel Quinones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquis Clinton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Foote | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 |

