The Green Bay Packers fell short of the Detroit Lions 34-31 on what was an entertaining Thursday night football NFC North battle. QB Jordan Love finished 12/20 with 206 YDS passing with a touchdown. RB Josh Jacobs finished with 66 YDS rushing on 18 carries and WR Christian Watson had 4 catches for 114 YDS receiving. The Packers defense could not stop the Lions on the final drive as Detroit went 4/5 on fourth down conversions. In case you missed it, here is the recap: 

The Lions started with the ball as QB Jared Goff was looking for WR Amon-Ra St. Brown early with two straight completions for the first down. DET utilized their running back duel threat early with RB Ty Montgomery gaining 13 yards and an 8-yard screen pass to RB Jahmyr Gibbs. As the Lions swiftly moved into the red zone with a 28-yard completion to WR Jameson Williams setting up first-and-goal. After an illegal contact was called on CB Keisean Nixon setting up a fresh set of downs for the Lions, RB Montgomery ran 3-yards for the touchdown.  K Jake Bates made the extra point giving the home team the lead DET 7 GB 0 with 9:41 left in the first quarter. 

QB Love took a 7-yard sack on the Packers first play. On third-and-9, Lions S Brian Branch was called for defensive pass interference bringing WR Jayden Reed down giving GB a first down at their own 45. On third-and-6, QB Love overthrew WR Dontayvion Wicks forcing the Pack to punt to the DET 8. The Packers defense was able to step up and force a three and out as DE Rashan Gary sacked QB Goff for a 3-yard loss on third down. GB started at their own 48 in an ideal position to move down field. However, a 5-yard run by RB Jacobs then two straight incompletions lead to a GB punt as P Daniel Whelan sent the ball 41-yards to the DET 11. On third-and-4, the Packers challenged the ruling on the field of a first down as RB Gibbs was pushed forward past the chains confirming the call stands. On third-and-5, second year DT Colby Wooden was able to break free and stuff RB Gibbs for a 3-yard loss forcing the Lions to punt. The last play of the first quarter was a 7-yard run by RB Jacobs.

Second Quarter: Lions 7 Packers 0 

On the first play of the first quarter, QB Love completed a pass to WR Watson who got the ball knocked out of his possession resulting in a Lions fumble recovery at the DET 46.  Packers LB Quay Walker was called for an unnecessary roughness penalty with an academy award winning flop by Lions OT Dan Skipper setting up first down at the GB 25-yard line. The Packers were able to hold DET to a successful 43-yard field goal attempt as the Lions increased the lead DET 10 GB 0 with 13:01 left in the second quarter. 

The Packers offense came out aggressive with the run game utilizing RB Jacobs, Wilson, and Brooks who pushed his way for a first down 3-yard gain to the DET 37. On second-and-12, QB Love scrambled 14 yards for the first down to the DET 12. The Packers were given first-and-goal at the DET 1 after a defensive pass interference call and RB Jacobs ran the ball in for the touchdown. K Brandon McManus made the extra point bringing the score to DET 10 GB 7 with 5:35 left in the second quarter. 

The Lions offense moved with a sense of urgency on the Packers defense with a 20-yard completion to WR Williams to the GB 42. The first play after the two minute warning was an 11-yard pass completion to TE Sam LaPorta setting up first-and-goal at the GB 4. DET went for it on fourth-and-goal at the half-yard line as QB Goff completed a short pass to RB Gibbs for the touchdown. K Bates made the extra point as the score was DET 17 GB 7 with 11 seconds left in the second quarter. QB Love took a knee concluding the first half throwing 3/7 with 31 yards passing. Halftime adjustments for the offensive line protection was necessary for Packers HC Matt Lafleur. 

Third Quarter: Lions 17 Packers 7 

Looking to move the ball downfield quickly to start the third quarter, QB Love connected with WR Watson for a 59-yard catch to the DET 12. On third-and-10, QB Love threw a clutch touchdown pass to a slanting TE Tucker Kraft who made an amazing two handed grab for the touchdown. K McManus made the extra point as the score was now DET 17 GB 14 with 13:15 left in the third quarter. 

On second-and-14, QB Goff threw an interception right in the hands of CB Nixon who read the play perfectly returning the ball to the DET 16-yard line. After a QB Love 8-yard first down completion to WR Wicks, RB Jacobs grounded and pounded his way into the end zone for the touchdown. K McManus made the extra point as the Packers took the lead GB 21 DET 17 with 11:15 left in the third quarter. 

The Lions found themselves on fourth-and-1 as QB Goff was able to sneak and dive his way for the first down gain. DET continued to push downfield with a 13-yard run by RB Montgomery and 9-yard run by QB Goff. A 20-yard run by RB Gibbs set up first-and-goal at the GB 8. On fourth-and-goal, QB Goff was able to convert a 3-yard touchdown pass to WR Tim Patrick giving the Lions the lead. The successful extra point made the score DET 24 GB 21 with 5:02 left in the third quarter.

The Packers offense was stalled with a three and out drive after a QB Love completion to WR Watson was stopped 3 yards short of the first down. P Whelan punted to the DET 22-yard line. On fourth-and-1 and their own 31-yard line, the Lions went for it as RB Gibbs was wrapped up by LB Walker, S Xavier McKinney and LB Isaiah McDuffie (who had a team leading 15 tackles) short of the first for a turnover on downs. The final play of the third quarter was a 21-yard completion to TE Kraft to the DET 6 setting up first-and-goal for the Packers. 

Fourth Quarter: Lions 24 Packers 21

RB Jacobs got his third touchdown of the game on a 3-yard run into the end zone. K McManus made the extra point as the Packers retook the lead GB 28 DET 24 with 14:20 left in the fourth quarter. 

The Lions were able to move down the field after an 11-yard completion to St. Brown then a 14-yard completion to TE LaPorta to the GB 17-yard line. After a 10-yard run by WR St. Brown, QB Goff threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to WR Patrick for this second touchdown catch of the game. K Bates made the extra point as the score was now DET 31 GB 28 with 8:39 left in the fourth quarter. 

The Packers were able to move the ball down field efficiently with QB Love’s confidence connecting with WR Watson for a 29-yard completion then WR Wicks for a 26-yard completion to the DET 19. After a questionable offensive pass interference call on WR Watson, GB found themselves at third-and-goal at the DET 14 as QB Love was stopped for no gain on a scramble bringing out K McManus for the successful 32-yard field goal attempt. The score was tied GB 31 DET 31 with 3:38 left in the fourth quarter. 

The Packers D was not able to contain the Lions as they effectively moved down the field with a couple of QB Goff completions into GB territory. On third-and-7 at the GB 37, QB Goff completed to RB Gibbs for the 7-yard first down as the clock ticked down to 1:55 for the two minute warning. After a no-called offensive pass interference completion to WR St. Brown, K Bates was able to make the game winning field goal 35-yard attempt. The Packers drop to 9-4 in the season and 1-3 in the division.

Green Bay's next game will be at Seattle Sunday night starting time 7:15 PM CT.

Five Fascinating stats of the Game:

3rd down efficiency: GB 1/5 DET 7/15

Total Plays: GB 45 DET 76

Total Yards: GB 298 DET 391

Penalties: GB 7-59 DET 7-56

Time of Possession: GB 23:53 DET 36:06