Green Bay
Packers
1-0
21
FINAL
28
Detroit
Lions
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Detroit Lions held off the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 28-21. Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum early in the season, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, improving their record and showcasing their offensive firepower.
Jared Goff led the way for Detroit, throwing for 267 yards and connecting with his receivers effectively, including standout Isaac TeSlaa, who racked up 122 receiving yards. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and adding a dynamic element to the Lions' offense. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers had a solid game, throwing three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jacoby Windmon led the team with seven total tackles, playing a crucial role in containing the Packers' offensive threats. The turning point came late in the game when Nick Herbig sacked Love, forcing a critical turnover that sealed the victory for Detroit and showcased their defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 22 | 267 | 3 | 1 | 123.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 18 | 161 | 3 | 0 | 107.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 18 | 89 | 4.9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nicholas Singleton | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate Sheppard | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Windmon | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDGE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDGE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Hansen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Flowers | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarious Bradley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Clinton | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asa Newsom | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Lafferty | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Hannon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| P.J. Fitzsimmons | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

