Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers’ loss to Lions

Difficult defeat drops Green Bay to 4-3…

By Mike Spofford · Green Bay Packers

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:01 AM

Key Things to Know

The Green Bay Packers lost 20-17 to the Detroit Lions on a walk-off field goal at Ford Field.
Green Bay failed to score after taking over at Detroit's 22-yard line late in the fourth quarter.
Rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals, including attempts from 26 and 35 yards.

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The Green Bay Packers fell to 4-3 on the season after losing 20-17 to the Detroit Lions on a walk-off field goal at Ford Field. Despite late defensive stops, Green Bay failed to capitalize on key opportunities, including missed field goals and stalled drives, leaving them in last place in the NFC North division.

Rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals, including a late 35-yard attempt after a fourth-down stop gave Green Bay possession at Detroit's 22-yard line. Costly penalties against the Packers and offensive line injuries—forcing third-string center John Williams into action for his NFL debut—also shaped the defeat ahead of Green Bay's upcoming Thursday game against Carolina.

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