Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions match player stats from November 27, 2025, tell the story of a Thanksgiving thriller at Ford Field. The Packers emerged victorious 31-24, with Jordan Love throwing four touchdown passes and Dontayvion Wicks hauling in two scoring grabs for 94 yards. Detroit’s Jameson Williams had a career night with 144 receiving yards, but a crucial fourth-quarter drop sealed the Lions’ fate.
Table of contents
- Final Score and Key Performances
- Passing Stats Breakdown
- Rushing Performance Comparison
- Receiving Stats Battle
- Defensive Stats and Impact Players
- Special Teams Statistics
- The Fourth Down Battle
- Game Context and Storylines
- Wicks Breaks Out in Prime Time
- Williams’ Bittersweet Performance
- Jacobs Finds His Rhythm
- Goff’s Efficient Outing Overshadowed
- Playoff Picture Implications
- Second-Half Adjustments
- Looking Ahead
- Final Thoughts
Final Score and Key Performances
Packers 31, Lions 24
Jordan Love delivered a masterclass performance, completing 18 of 30 passes for 234 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions, posting a 124.2 passer rating. His clutch fourth-down conversions proved to be the difference in a game that came down to the wire. On the Detroit side, Jared Goff was efficient but couldn’t overcome failed fourth-down attempts, finishing 20 of 26 for 256 yards and two touchdowns with a 132.9 passer rating.
Passing Stats Breakdown
Green Bay Packers Passing
| Player | C/ATT | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | 18/30 | 234 | 4 | 0 | 0-0 | 124.2 |
Detroit Lions Passing
| Player | C/ATT | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 20/26 | 256 | 2 | 0 | 3-23 | 132.9 |
| David Montgomery | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 39.6 |
Love wasn’t sacked once, a testament to Green Bay’s offensive line protection. Meanwhile, Goff absorbed three sacks for 23 yards, with Micah Parsons recording 2.5 of those takedowns.
Rushing Performance Comparison
Green Bay Packers Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | 17 | 83 | 4.9 | 0 | 29 |
| Bo Melton | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 |
| Emanuel Wilson | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jordan Love | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 5 |
| Christian Watson | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Team Total | 30 | 125 | 4.2 | 0 | 29 |
Detroit Lions Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 20 | 68 | 3.4 | 0 | 18 |
| David Montgomery | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 1 | 14 |
| Jared Goff | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Jameson Williams | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | -5 |
| Team Total | 30 | 119 | 4.0 | 1 | 24 |
Jacobs bounced back with his best performance in weeks, averaging nearly five yards per carry. The 29-yard burst was his longest run of the season, giving the Packers’ ground game a much-needed spark.
Receiving Stats Battle
Green Bay Packers Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Avg | TD | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontayvion Wicks | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 2 | 30 | 7 |
| Christian Watson | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 51 | 10 |
| Romeo Doubs | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Luke Musgrave | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Chris Brooks | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Josh Jacobs | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Team Total | 18 | 234 | 13.0 | 4 | 51 | 29 |
Detroit Lions Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Avg | TD | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | 7 | 144 | 20.6 | 1 | 44 | 10 |
| Tom Kennedy | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| David Montgomery | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Anthony Firkser | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Ross Dwelley | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team Total | 20 | 256 | 12.8 | 2 | 44 | 27 |
Wicks had a breakout performance with two touchdowns, while Watson’s 51-yard touchdown bomb in the third quarter was the game’s longest play from scrimmage. Williams set a career high with 144 yards but couldn’t convert the crucial fourth-down target late in the fourth quarter.
Defensive Stats and Impact Players
Green Bay Packers Defense
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah McDuffie | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | 8 | 4 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 72 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
Detroit Lions Defense
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 60 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Parsons was the defensive star, notching 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hits. His pressure forced Detroit into uncomfortable situations all game long, particularly on two critical fourth-down stops in the second half.
Special Teams Statistics
Kicking Performance
Green Bay Packers
| Player | FG | PCT | Long | XP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | 1/1 | 100.0 | 45 | 4/4 | 7 |
Detroit Lions
| Player | FG | PCT | Long | XP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | 1/1 | 100.0 | 31 | 3/3 | 6 |
Punting Numbers
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Punts | Yards | Avg | TB | In 20 | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Whelan | 2 | 134 | 67.0 | 1 | 0 | 72 |
Detroit Lions
| Player | Punts | Yards | Avg | TB | In 20 | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 0 | 1 | 46 |
Return Game
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Kick Returns | Yards | Avg | Long | Punt Returns | Yards | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Melton | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Romeo Doubs | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 |
Detroit Lions
| Player | Kick Returns | Yards | Avg | Long | Punt Returns | Yards | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kennedy | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
The Fourth Down Battle
The game’s narrative hinged on fourth-down execution. Green Bay went a perfect 3 for 3 on fourth-down attempts, with two resulting in touchdowns. Detroit failed both of their fourth-down attempts, including a critical dropped pass by Jameson Williams late in the fourth quarter.
Green Bay’s Fourth-Down Conversions:
- Fourth-and-3 from the Detroit 22: Love to Wicks for 22-yard touchdown
- Fourth-and-1 from the Detroit 2: Love to Doubs for 2-yard touchdown
- Fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 43: Love to Wicks for 16 yards (game-sealing conversion)
Detroit’s Fourth-Down Failures:
- Fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 47: Jahmyr Gibbs stopped for 2-yard loss
- Fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 21: Jameson Williams dropped pass
Game Context and Storylines
The Thanksgiving Day showdown carried massive playoff implications for both NFC North rivals. Green Bay entered 7-3-1 while Detroit sat at 7-4, making this a crucial divisional battle.
Matt LaFleur’s aggressive play-calling stole the show. The Packers coach channeled Dan Campbell’s all-in mentality, going for it on fourth down three times with all three converting. After the game, LaFleur didn’t hold back in the locker room.
“How’d that turkey taste?” LaFleur asked his players, per Sports Illustrated. “That is how you compete. That was playoff football. It took all 60 minutes, all three phases.”
The gambles paid off spectacularly. After the first two fourth-down conversions resulted in touchdowns, Green Bay held a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. The final conversion, a gutsy fourth-and-3 call with under two minutes remaining, iced the game.
Love credited his offensive line for the clean pocket all game. “Credit to our O-line for giving me plenty of time to make those throws,” Love said after the contest, per the Associated Press. “It’s really the reason why we were able to win the game.”
The zero sacks allowed was particularly impressive against a Detroit front that had been generating pressure all season. Love had time to survey the field and pick apart the Lions’ man coverage scheme.
Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down strategy backfired. The first failure came on the opening drive of the third quarter, trailing 17-14. With fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 47, Parsons and Isaiah McDuffie stuffed Gibbs for a 2-yard loss. Two plays later, Love connected with Watson for the 51-yard touchdown that restored the 10-point advantage.
The second fourth-down stop proved even more costly. Trailing 31-21 with 10:55 remaining, Campbell went for it on fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 21. Williams broke open across the middle, but the ball slipped through his hands. Had Detroit kicked a field goal there, they would have been within one score with nearly 11 minutes to play.
“You always want to convert them, and we’ve had a lot of conversions here,” Campbell said after the game, per the Associated Press. “It just didn’t work out here today.”
Parsons dominated in his biggest game since joining the Packers in a preseason trade from Dallas. The edge rusher’s 2.5 sacks gave him 12 on the season, extending his streak of five consecutive years with at least 12 sacks. His third-quarter sack of Goff forced Detroit to settle for a field goal, keeping Green Bay’s lead at 31-24.
“I think Jordan was on fire all night to put us in this position,” Parsons said after the game. “And we just got a chance where we had to end the game, and I think that’s just what we do best.”
Wicks Breaks Out in Prime Time
Dontayvion Wicks delivered the best performance of his career when it mattered most. The second-year receiver caught six passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-sealing 16-yard catch on fourth down with 1:44 remaining.
His first touchdown came on a perfectly placed fade route on fourth-and-3 from the Detroit 22. Wicks showcased excellent footwork, getting both feet down in the end zone for a 10-0 Green Bay lead.
“That’s the kind of look we saw earlier on a different play we ran, and we felt like we could take advantage if we run a different route,” Love said, per ESPN. “It’s fourth down and you’ve got to make a play anywhere. To be able to make one in the end zone and come away with seven there is huge.”
Wicks’ second touchdown, a 1-yard grab in the third quarter, pushed the lead back to 10 points at 31-21. But his most important catch came on that final drive. With Watson dropping a third-down pass that would have ended the game, Wicks hauled in the fourth-down conversion to clinch the victory.
LaFleur handed out three game balls in the locker room, with Love, Parsons, and Wicks all receiving the honor.
Williams’ Bittersweet Performance
Jameson Williams put together a career performance that will be remembered for one devastating mistake. The Lions receiver set a new career high with 144 receiving yards on seven catches, surpassing his previous best of 143 yards.
Williams caught a 44-yard bomb from Goff in the second quarter and consistently beat Green Bay’s secondary in man coverage. His 20.6 yards per reception average led all players in the game.
But with the Lions trailing 31-21 and facing fourth-and-3 from the Green Bay 21, Williams dropped a catchable pass while running open across the middle. The failure to convert kept the deficit at 10 points and gave Green Bay possession.
Detroit’s defense forced a punt, and the Lions drove to the Green Bay 4-yard line. However, Parsons sacked Goff on third down, forcing Detroit to settle for a field goal that cut the lead to 31-24 with 2:59 remaining.
Jacobs Finds His Rhythm
Josh Jacobs delivered his most productive rushing performance in weeks. The veteran running back carried 17 times for 83 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. His 29-yard burst in the first quarter was his longest run of the season.
The Packers averaged 4.2 yards per carry as a team, a marked improvement from recent struggles in the ground game. LaFleur’s decision to start Anthony Belton at right guard over rookie Jordan Morgan paid dividends, as the offensive line created better running lanes.
Goff’s Efficient Outing Overshadowed
Goff completed 20 of 26 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns, posting a 132.9 passer rating that was actually higher than Love’s. The veteran quarterback made smart decisions and distributed the ball effectively.
However, the three sacks he absorbed disrupted Detroit’s rhythm. Goff also had a 24-yard scramble on a broken play, showing mobility that kept drives alive.
Isaac TeSlaa caught both Detroit touchdown passes, finishing with two receptions for 35 yards. The rookie tight end capitalized on opportunities with Sam LaPorta sidelined due to injury.
Playoff Picture Implications
The victory moved Green Bay to 8-3-1 and kept them in the thick of the NFC North race. The Packers completed a season sweep of Detroit, earning a crucial tiebreaker advantage.
Detroit fell to 7-5 and dropped out of a playoff spot. The Lions had won four of their previous five games but couldn’t overcome their fourth-down failures and special teams mistakes.
“We knew what was at stake with this game,” Love said after the contest, per CBS Sports. The Packers sit just one game behind the Chicago Bears (8-3) in the division standings.
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Second-Half Adjustments
Green Bay’s defense made critical adjustments at halftime. After allowing 14 points in the second quarter, the Packers held Detroit to just 10 points in the second half.
The defensive line generated consistent pressure, recording seven quarterback hits total. Detroit managed only 119 rushing yards on 30 carries, with Gibbs held to 3.4 yards per attempt.
Evan Williams led the secondary with nine total tackles and made a crucial stop on Gibbs for no gain on third-and-3 from the Green Bay 21, setting up the failed fourth-down attempt.
Looking Ahead
The Packers improved their Thanksgiving Day record to 3-0 over the past three seasons, all with Love at quarterback. In those three games, Love has completed 67.7 percent of his passes for 776 yards, nine touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 127.8 passer rating.
“To come out here and get a win on Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for all these guys,” Love said during the postgame interview while celebrating with turkey on the field.
Green Bay’s next challenge comes against Chicago in Week 14 at Lambeau Field, while Detroit hosts Dallas on December 4.
Final Thoughts
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions match player stats from this Thanksgiving thriller reveal a game decided by fourth-down execution and clutch performances. Love’s four-touchdown performance, Wicks’ breakout game, and Parsons’ defensive dominance powered the Packers to a statement victory. While Williams set a career high for Detroit, his fourth-quarter drop exemplified a game where key moments slipped through the Lions’ fingers. The complete offensive performance combined with timely defensive stops has Green Bay positioned as a legitimate NFC contender heading into the stretch run.
Game Information:
- Date: November 27, 2025
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
- Attendance: 66,662
- Final Score: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24
- Records: Packers 8-3-1, Lions 7-5
