The Detroit Lions secured a victory against the Green Bay Packers, maintaining their momentum thanks to Jared Goff and a late-game drive.
Goff Extends Touchdown Streak Despite Early-Game Fumble
Jared Goff registered his 29th consecutive game with a touchdown pass, completing 22 of his 32 pass attempts for 303 yards and two touchdowns to Williams. He finished the contest with a 119.7 passer rating, marking his sixth straight game to begin the season without throwing an interception.
Goff now boasts 14 touchdowns on the year without a single pick. His only major blemish arrived on a bad exchange with center Cade Mays—who was making his first start of the season coming off the Reserve/Injured list—resulting in a lost fumble.
Across the field, Jordan Love engineered a gritty effort for Green Bay. Love finished 27-for-45 passing for 274 yards, throwing two touchdown passes to tight end Tucker Kraft and running back Josh Jacobs. However, an untimely interception capped his day at an 83.0 passer rating.
The Climax: Missed Field Goals and Penalties Seal the Fate
The game hinged on a dramatic sequence late in the fourth quarter. After Green Bay missed a golden opportunity to take a 20–17 lead with a failed 35-yard field goal attempt, Goff immediately marched the Lions down the field.
The critical catalyst of the drive was a crisp 2nd-and-8 dart to tight end Sam LaPorta over the middle, advancing Detroit to its own 45-yard line. The progression received a 15-yard boost via Karl Brooks’ roughing the passer penalty.
Detroit methodically marched down to the Packers’ 20-yard line facing a 3rd-and-5. Green Bay ultimately handed the Lions a fresh set of downs by jumping offside on a hard count. From there, Gibbs sealed the outcome through unselfish execution, deliberately turning down scoring opportunities to pick up vital first downs and drain the remaining game clock.
