Detroit
Lions
9-3
73
FINAL
47
Green Bay
Packers
9-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 73 to 47, solidifying their dominance in the season finale. The stakes were high as both teams were vying for playoff positioning, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 411 yards and rushing for an additional 89 yards, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. He connected frequently with Calvin Johnson, who lit up the field with a staggering 383 receiving yards and contributed significantly to the Lions' offensive explosion. Despite the loss, Jordan Love kept the Packers competitive, tossing five touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Detroit's relentless offense.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays to disrupt Green Bay's momentum, including an interception from Jack Campbell that shifted the game's trajectory. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Detroit's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Willis to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game. The Lions' ability to combine offensive firepower with timely defensive stops proved to be the winning formula in this high-stakes showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 411 | 5 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 404 | 5 | 2 | 113.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | -9 | -9.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Johnson | WR | 11 | 383 | 34.8 | 104 | 5 | 77 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 10 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 25 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 10 | 47 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

