In a cold, wet matchup that seemed to favor the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions emerged as the clear victors, showcasing their strength in the trenches. This win reinforced their position as one of the top teams in the NFC, boosting their record to 7-1, while the Packers fell to 6-3.

Postgame, there was a clear display of mutual respect between quarterbacks Jordan Love and Jared Goff, two leading passers in the NFL. This game was the first of two meetings between the divisional rivals this season, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry.

The NFL’s social media posts about the game quickly gained traction, amassing over 500 likes and 17,000 views within the first 20 minutes.

The Lions established a significant lead in the first half, highlighted by a pick-six off Jordan Love that left the Packers trailing 17-3 at halftime. They maintained their momentum into the second half, extending the lead to 24-3.

Although the Packers staged a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, the game concluded at 24-14. Many had expected this matchup to provide Green Bay with an essential divisional and conference victory, but the Lions proved once again that this might be their year.

Both quarterbacks navigated the challenging rainy conditions effectively. Love completed 23 of 39 passes for 273 yards but dealt with a lower body injury that hampered his mobility. Meanwhile, Jared Goff was efficient, finishing 18 of 22 for 145 yards and one touchdown.

The Lions relied heavily on their running game, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combining for over 120 rushing yards.

With this victory, the Lions now hold a two-game lead over the Packers in the division and a 1.5-game lead over the Vikings, who are set to play on “Sunday Night Football.”

Green Bay will face Detroit again on “Thursday Night Football” on December 5th, in a much-anticipated rematch.