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Packers lose to Lions on road in Detroit 20-17

DETROIT, Mich. (WFRV) - After a game that truly could've been won by either team, the Lions secured a 20-17 victory over the Packers in Detroit on Sunday. Jordan Love completed 27/45 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns, along…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:32 PM
Packers lose to Lions on road in Detroit 20-17
Key Things to Know
  • Jake Bates kicked a game-winning 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Lions a 20-17 win.
  • The Detroit Lions improved to 4-2, while the Green Bay Packers dropped to 4-3 in the NFC North.
  • Packers kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals, including a 35-yard attempt with under four minutes remaining.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The victory improved Detroit to 4-2 on the season, while snapping Green Bay's three-game winning streak and dropping them to 4-3. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff led the final drive, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs intentionally slid short of the end zone to set up the walk-off kick.

Green Bay missed opportunities to pull ahead late after rookie Trey Smack missed a 35-yard field goal following a failed fourth-down try by Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. Packers running back Josh Jacobs made his season debut, tallying 91 total yards and a touchdown catch from Jordan Love. Packers offensive linemen Sean Rhyan and Jacob Monk both sustained injuries during the contest.

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