Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes led the Green Bay Packers to a Thanksgiving victory over the Detroit Lions, completing their first season sweep since 2020. This win solidifies the Packers’ dominance in the rivalry, with the Cheeseheads reclaiming their legacy in the NFL. The game, played on the road, was a display of Green Bay’s offensive firepower and strategic decision-making, particularly in their aggressive use of fourth-down plays.
Green Bay was aggressive from the outset, scoring two touchdowns on fourth-down attempts in the first half. This early aggressiveness set the tone for the game, but the Lions showed resilience with a 22-yard touchdown run by Jameson Williams, narrowing the gap to three points. The momentum, however, was short-lived as the Lions failed to match the Packers’ offensive intensity. On the next drive, Jordan Love found Christian Watson for a 51-yard touchdown, extending Green Bay’s lead to 24-14.
The Lions attempted to respond with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Isaac Tusleea, but the Packers quickly countered with a second touchdown from Dontayvion Wicks, putting them up 31-24. In the fourth quarter, Detroit tried to rally with a fourth-down attempt in field goal range, but Jameson Williams’ drop of a potential first down allowed Green Bay to regain possession. The Packers capitalized with a crucial fourth-down conversion, and Wicks’ spectacular catch sealed the win. Love’s performance was pivotal, as two of his touchdowns went to Wicks, with the others going to Watson and Romeo Doubs.
The victory marks the first time the Packers have swept both games against the Lions in a season since 2020. With the win, the Packers are now 8-3-1, while the Lions fell to 7-5. Green Bay’s next challenge is a crucial NFC North matchup against the Chicago Bears, where they will host the team. Detroit, on the other hand, will face the Dallas Cowboys at home, setting the stage for an intriguing season finale.