Detroit
Lions
4-1
7
FINAL
17
Green Bay
Packers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 8 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 17-7, solidifying their position in the NFC North. The victory was pivotal as both teams vie for playoff positioning, and the Packers showcased their dominance at home.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns, displaying poise and accuracy throughout the game. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 88 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir was the standout receiver, amassing 97 yards, including a crucial touchdown that extended the Packers' lead.
Defensively, the Packers held firm against the Lions, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing key turnovers. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Love connected with Shakir for a touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in Green Bay's favor. Despite a strong effort from Detroit's Devin Bush, who totaled 13 tackles, the Lions couldn't overcome the early deficit, allowing the Packers to maintain control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 47 | 30 | 64% | 290 | 2 | 0 | 95.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 36 | 15 | 42% | 171 | 0 | 0 | 56.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 88 | 5.5 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 18 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Fite | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

