Lions (And Packers) Beat Packers in NFC Showdown

With first place on the line in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions routed the Green Bay Packers, who made too many mistakes to keep up with the best team in the division.

The Detroit Lions recently dominated the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North showdown, winning 24-14 at Lambeau Field. This victory highlighted Detroit’s strong defensive efforts and offensive efficiency, cementing their position as a top contender in the NFC. The Packers struggled with missed opportunities and turnovers, which contributed to their defeat.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell has received praise for the team’s resilience and balanced approach, positioning the Lions well for a potential division title run this season. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged Detroit’s current strength in the league.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers – and the Packers beat the Packers – in their big NFC North showdown on Sunday.

After 3 soggy hours, the scoreboard showed the Lions beat the Packers 24-14. In reality, the Packers beat themselves. Like a drum. Over and over.

When Emanuel Wilson plowed into the end zone for a touchdown with 3:49 remaining, the Packers trailed 24-14 but held a commanding 411-224 advantage in yards. It was empty calories – the equivalent of a bag of chips and a Mountain Dew for dinner.

The Packers were guilty of 10 penalties and a half-dozen dropped passes. They failed on their first three trips into the red zone and missed a field goal. And Jordan Love chucked a horrendous pick-six late in the first half.

It rained cats and dogs throughout the game. The Lions, however, looked like the outdoor-hardy team rather than the team that had played every game indoors this season. They didn’t drop any passes. They didn’t fumble. They didn’t botch snaps.