Detroit
Lions
0-0
17
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive start to the 2027 season, the Green Bay Packers topped the Detroit Lions 38-17. With both teams eager to make a statement in Week 1, the Packers showcased their dominance throughout, establishing themselves as early contenders in the division.
Sam Darnold led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while Breece Hall powered the ground game with an impressive 102 rushing yards. Zay Flowers was a key target for Darnold, racking up 103 receiving yards and keeping the Lions' defense on their heels. The Packers' offensive prowess was evident as they consistently moved the ball and found the end zone.
Defensively, the Packers made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Keisean Nixon's interception helped halt a Lions drive and swing the tide back to Green Bay, while the Lions' Malachi Lawrence recorded two sacks but couldn't contain the Packers' offensive attack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Darnold connected with Flowers for a touchdown, putting the Packers ahead 21-10 and firmly establishing their control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 34 | 20 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 102.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 10 | 205 | 2 | 4 | 74.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 20 | 102 | 5.1 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 36 | 2.6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Ben Vega | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 46 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |

