Green Bay
Packers
4-10
14
FINAL
31
Detroit
Lions
12-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers with a convincing 31-14 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Lions came into this game determined to assert their dominance in the NFC North, and they certainly delivered.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Meanwhile, Benjamin Yahu Jr. had a standout performance in the receiving game, racking up 132 yards, while James Cook III contributed on the ground with 78 rushing yards. This offensive explosion helped the Lions maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions were equally impressive, with Danielle Hunter leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, pressuring the Packers' offense effectively. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Hunter's sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Lions to capitalize with a touchdown drive that shifted momentum entirely in their favor. With a strong defensive performance complementing their offensive prowess, Detroit proved they are a team to watch as the playoffs approach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 23 | 269 | 2 | 0 | 114.3 |
| Rashaud Goodrich | QB | 32 | 15 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 70.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 78 | 4.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Kevin McGonigle | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashaud Goodrich | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ben Vega | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kevin McGonigle | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kadeem Holloway | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Davenport | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 56 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

