“Green Bay Packers Seal Victory with 29-22 Over Lions” The Detroit Lions have been treading on thin ice for three consecutive weeks, and the consequences finally caught up with them on Thanksgiving Day.
Jared Goff, for the second game in a row, experienced three turnovers, while Jordan Love exploited the Lions defense with 268 yards passing and three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 victory at Ford Field – marking the Lions’ seventh consecutive Thanksgiving Day defeat.
“It sucks,” expressed linebacker Derrick Barnes. “I think that nobody wants to lose on Thanksgiving, but it is what it is.
Goff’s struggles included two first-half fumbles and another in the fourth quarter, following his three interceptions in the previous week’s comeback against the Chicago Bears. With an 8-3 record, the Lions are now 1½ games behind the Philadelphia Eagles for the best NFC record, leading the NFC North by two games over the Minnesota Vikings (6-5).
Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the disappointment but emphasized maintaining composure, saying, “I really honestly felt pretty good going into this game. I thought we would play well and we just didn’t. We did not.
Despite winning seven straight division games leading up to Thursday and a three-game winning streak, the Lions struggled with a disjointed offense and a defense that faltered against Love. They went 1-for-6 on fourth down, and Love’s impressive 53-yard pass to Christian Watson set the tone early for the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers capitalized on Goff’s struggles, with Love achieving a near-perfect passer rating and finishing with 268 yards passing. A key moment came when the Lions failed on a fake punt, allowing the Green Bay Packers to extend their lead to 29-14 with Watson’s 16-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter.
The game exposed areas for improvement for the Lions, who have a tough road ahead, visiting the NFC South-leading New Orleans on Dec. 3. Coach Campbell acknowledged the challenges but stressed the importance of clean football, particularly in avoiding turnovers.
“When we come back, everybody’s going to be challenged, as well as myself. I already feel challenged,” said Campbell. “And this is how we should want it.
