The Lions turned a yardage edge into a narrow win, holding off Green Bay after both teams traded fourth-quarter field goals.
Detroit survived Green Bay 20–17 at Ford Field, securing the win with a fourth-quarter field goal. After both teams scored a first-quarter touchdown, Detroit added a second-quarter field goal while holding the Packers scoreless for a 10–7 halftime lead. Each team scored a third-quarter touchdown, then added a fourth-quarter field goal as Detroit kept the advantage. Jared Goff completed 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards and two touchdown passes, while Jordan Love went 27 of 45 for 274 yards and two touchdown passes. Jameson Williams caught five passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns; Amon-Ra St. Brown had nine catches for 153 yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs added 116 rushing yards and 27 receiving yards on five catches. Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs totaled 36 rushing yards and 55 receiving yards on five catches with a touchdown, while Tucker Kraft caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Detroit outgained Green Bay 415–324 and had 26 first downs to 17, but lost two fumbles; both defenses recorded one sack, and Love threw the game’s only interception.
Key Performers
Jared Goff, Lions: 22/32, 303 passing yards, 2 touchdown passes Jameson Williams, Lions: 5 receptions, 91 yards, 2 touchdowns Josh Jacobs, Packers: 36 rushing yards, 55 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
Standings Impact
The win moves Detroit from 3–2 to 4–2. Green Bay drops from 4–2 to 4–3, ending its three-game win streak.
DYMA Insight
DYMA ranked Green Bay No. 4 and Detroit No. 14, but the Lions owned a 91-yard advantage in total offense and nine more first downs. Detroit’s two lost fumbles kept the Packers in it; its yardage and first-down edge proved decisive.