Detroit beat Green Bay 20–17 at Ford Field on October 25, 2026, with Jake Bates kicking the winning field goal as time expired. Jared Goff passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns, while Amon-Ra St. Brown led all receivers with 153 yards. These Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers match player stats cover their latest completed meeting as of November 4, 2026.
Instant Topic Verdict
- Final result: Detroit won by three points after a level fourth-quarter score.
- Passing leader: Goff finished with 303 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
- Receiving standouts: St. Brown supplied the yardage; Jameson Williams caught both Detroit touchdown passes.
- Deciding sequence: Green Bay’s late field-goal attempt was blocked before Detroit drove for the winner.
Final Score by Quarter
| Team | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Detroit led 10–7 at halftime. Green Bay moved ahead during the third quarter, but the Lions answered before the teams exchanged fourth-quarter field goals.
Quarterback Stats: Jared Goff vs Jordan Love
| Quarterback | Completions/attempts | Passing yards | TD | INT | Passer rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff, Detroit | 22/32 | 303 | 2 | 0 | 119.7 |
| Jordan Love, Green Bay | 27/45 | 274 | 2 | 1 | 83.0 |
Goff produced more passing yards on 13 fewer attempts. Calculated from those totals, he averaged 9.47 yards per attempt, compared with 6.09 for Love.
That difference helps explain Detroit’s offensive advantage: its passing game generated substantially more distance per throw. Love matched Goff’s touchdown total, but Green Bay needed greater passing volume for a smaller yardage return. Passer rating measures passing efficiency; it is separate from ESPN’s QBR metric.
For another NFC North comparison, explore our Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears match player stats breakdown to review Jordan Love’s performance against Chicago.
Rushing Stats
| Team | Player | Carries | Yards | Rushing TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Jahmyr Gibbs | 29 | 116 | 0 |
| Detroit | Sione Vaki | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Detroit | Jared Goff | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| Detroit | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Detroit total | 33 | 119 | 0 | |
| Green Bay | Josh Jacobs | 11 | 36 | 0 |
| Green Bay | MarShawn Lloyd | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Green Bay | Savion Williams | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Green Bay total | 19 | 60 | 0 |
Gibbs carried Detroit’s running game, averaging exactly four yards per attempt. Jacobs had limited rushing production, although his receiving contribution was more significant than his ground numbers alone suggest.
Receiving Stats
Detroit Lions
| Player | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 9 | 153 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 5 | 91 | 2 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | 5 | 57 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | 5 | 55 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Savion Williams | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | 6 | 39 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Redman | 0 | 0 | 0 |
St. Brown and Jameson Williams combined for 244 receiving yards, approximately 80.5% of Detroit’s passing total. Green Bay spread its completions more widely, with Watson finishing as its leading receiver.
Team Statistics That Explain the Result
| Statistic | Packers | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Total net yards | 324 | 415 |
| Net passing yards | 264 | 296 |
| Rushing yards | 60 | 119 |
| First downs | 17 | 26 |
| Third-down conversions | 5/15 | 5/10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 3/4 | 0/2 |
| Turnovers committed | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 8–81 | 5–50 |
| Possession time | 29:59 | 30:01 |
Net passing yards subtract sack losses from the quarterback’s passing total.
Possession was almost identical, so time with the ball does not explain the outcome. Detroit’s advantage came from doing more with its opportunities: more yardage, more first downs and a better third-down conversion rate.
However, the Lions lost the turnover battle and failed on both fourth-down attempts. Those mistakes help explain why a 91-yard advantage produced only a three-point victory.
Scoring Highlights
| Quarter | Scoring play | Score afterward |
|---|---|---|
| First | Jameson Williams, 16-yard touchdown reception | Detroit 7–0 |
| First | Tucker Kraft, 14-yard touchdown reception | Tied 7–7 |
| Second | Jake Bates, 40-yard field goal | Detroit 10–7 |
| Third | Josh Jacobs, 25-yard touchdown reception | Green Bay 14–10 |
| Third | Jameson Williams, 10-yard touchdown reception | Detroit 17–14 |
| Fourth | Trey Smack, 43-yard field goal | Tied 17–17 |
| Fourth | Jake Bates, 22-yard field goal as time expired | Detroit 20–17 |
All four touchdowns came through the air. Williams was the only player to score twice.
Why Detroit Won
Its Leading Receivers Created the Biggest Advantage
St. Brown’s production gave Detroit a dependable source of yardage, while Williams supplied the finishing plays. Their complementary contributions mattered: the player who moved the offense most consistently did not need to score for his performance to shape the result.
Gibbs added 27 receiving yards to his 116 rushing yards, giving him 143 yards from scrimmage—the combined total of rushing and receiving yards. Detroit therefore had three major offensive contributors rather than relying entirely on its quarterback.
Green Bay Failed to Convert Favorable Field Position
With the score tied late, Green Bay stopped Gibbs on fourth-and-one and took possession at Detroit’s 22-yard line. The Packers could not turn that opportunity into points: Trey Smack’s ensuing 35-yard attempt was officially recorded as blocked by D.J. Wonnum.
Smack had also missed from 26 yards earlier. These were separate scoring opportunities, and their importance was magnified by the final three-point margin.
Detroit Managed the Final Possession
The Lions finished with a 10-play, 71-yard drive lasting 3:21, leaving Green Bay no time to answer. A Sam LaPorta reception and defensive penalties helped advance the possession, while Gibbs’ late runs allowed Detroit to keep the clock moving.
The significance was control: Detroit positioned Bates for a short attempt and made that kick the game’s final play.
Defensive Contributions Behind the Offensive Numbers
Brian Branch intercepted Love in the fourth quarter. For Green Bay, Isaiah McDuffie forced Gibbs’ fumble and recovered Goff’s later lost fumble; Brenton Cox Jr. recovered the Gibbs turnover.
Those plays kept the contest competitive despite Detroit’s yardage advantage. The Packers created enough disruption to threaten an away win, but their offense and kicking game did not fully capitalize.
FAQ’s
Q1. Who won the latest Lions vs Packers meeting?
As of November 4, 2026, the latest completed meeting was Detroit’s 20–17 home win on October 25, 2026.
Q2. Who had the most receiving yards?
Amon-Ra St. Brown led both teams with 153 yards on nine receptions.
Q3. Did Jared Goff or Jordan Love have better passing statistics?
Goff had more yards, a higher passer rating and no interceptions. Both quarterbacks threw two touchdown passes.
Conclusion
Detroit’s 20–17 victory combined stronger offensive efficiency with a decisive final possession. Green Bay remained close through takeaways and fourth-down stops, making its missed scoring chances especially costly.
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