DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 25: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a catch for first down during the first half of a NFL game against theGreen Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)
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The Detroit Lions overcame turnovers at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half to win their first division game of the season, a 20-17 victory over the visiting Green Bay Packers.
Jahmyr Gibbs tallied another 100-plus yard rushing game, totaling 116 rushing yards on 29 carries, and adding another five catches for 25 yards. It was the first game of the season where he didn’t reach the endzone.
His teammate Jameson Williams scored both Lions’ touchdowns, as Williams had five catches for 91 yards and the two scores. Jared Goff had an efficient ball game, completing 22-of-32 passes for 303 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Lions escaped despite two costly turnovers: one to end the first half and another to start the third quarter. Green Bay was only able to turn those into one score, though, and they had their share of blown opportunities.
Kicker Trey Smack missed field goals on Green Bay’s first and final drives of the game, which meant any score on the Lions final possession would seal a victory for the home team.
The Lions answered, getting the ball with just over four minutes left and marching downfield for a 22-yard field goal as time expired to win the game, 20-17, for the Lions.
With the win, the Lions move to 4-2 on the season, while Green Bay falls to 4-3.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a catch for first down during the first half of a NFL game against theGreen Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions runs away from Brandon Cisse #2 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a NFL game at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: D.J. Reed #4 of the Detroit Lions stops Matthew Golden #0 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a NFL game at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Fans of the Detroit Lions are seen during the first half of a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions sacks Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a NFL game at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 and Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: The Color Guard is seen before a NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: The Cheer team of the Detroit Lions exit the tunnel before a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 and Isaac Teslaa #18 of the Detroit Lions react during the first half of a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions is seen before a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions led 10-7 at halftime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Michigan Chronicle)
This story will be updated following post-game interviews with players and coaches.
