The Vikings improve to 6-0 with a gritty 16-10 win over the Colts, their best start since 2009. Jonathan Taylor’s 95 rushing yards and a 38-yard TD exposed a rare slip in Minnesota’s run defense, though the pass rush still shone with six sacks and a late interception by Harrison Smith. Kicker Will Reichard tied and then broke the franchise field‑goal streak record, finishing with a 52‑yard make after a blocked 59‑yard attempt. Running back Jordan Mason took over the backfield, out‑gaining Aaron Jones 68‑26 yards, as Jones left with a knee issue. The win highlights a stout defense but raises questions about run stopping ahead of the Lions matchup.
In a Week 7 showdown, the Green Bay Packers fell to the Detroit Lions 20-17 amid a controversial roughing‑the‑passer call that even Tom Brady criticized. The penalty came when defensive tackle Karl Brooks hit Lions QB Jared Goff as he threw a touchdown to tight end Sam LaPorta. Packers coach Matt LaFleur and pass rusher Micah Parsons expressed frustration, while rookie kicker Trey Smack’s missed field goal set up Lions’ Jake Bates for the game‑winner. Despite Jordan Love’s solid performance with help from Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft, the loss drops Green Bay to 4‑3 and behind the Bears, Lions and Vikings in the NFC North.
The Green Bay Packers fell 20-17 to the Detroit Lions after a walk‑off field goal and a controversial roughing‑the‑passer penalty on the second play of the final drive. Injured pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is sidelined with a knee injury, vented on X, criticizing the NFL and its officials. The loss also featured a questionable hit on Lions QB Jared Goff in the third quarter, two missed field goals by Trey Smack, and a fourth‑quarter interception by Jordan Love. Parsons remains weeks away from returning to the field.
The Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday, sealing the win with a last‑second field goal. A controversial offside call by Karl Brooks at the two‑minute warning sparked a wave of taunting from Lions players that officials ignored. The NFL then posted a brief clip highlighting the celebrations, prompting fans to criticize the league’s inconsistent enforcement—especially after Matthew Golden was fined $11,941 for a flex‑after‑catch taunt the previous week. The incident fuels debate over officiating standards and the NFL’s handling of player conduct.
Amon-Ra St. Brown reaches 67 career games with at least five catches, ranking second in NFL history through six seasons after the Lions beat Green Bay.
The Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20-17 after two controversial rough‑the‑passer penalties sparked a backlash against NFL officiating. Packers defender Micah Parsons slammed the calls on X, demanding “flag football” when any QB contact triggers a penalty. The second flag on Karl Brooks turned an 18‑yard pass to Jared Goff into a 15‑yard penalty, extending a Lions drive. Analysts including Tom Brady and Dean Blandino labeled the calls incorrect, recalling a similar disputed penalty on Lukas Van Ness earlier in the season. Green Bay’s 17 first downs and 324 yards couldn’t overcome eight penalties for 81 yards, while Detroit posted 26 first downs and 415 yards.
After a hard‑fought 27‑20 loss to the Detroit Lions, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sidesteps criticism of the officials despite fan outrage over a roughing‑the‑passer call and an intentional‑grounding penalty on QB Jordan Love. LaFleur says he could voice his true feelings but chooses not to, likely to avoid fines, while acknowledging the tough calls. Green Bay falls to 4‑3, trailing the Lions, Bears and Vikings in the NFC North. Josh Jacobs shines in the passing game, Tucker Kraft contributes at tight end, and Love throws an interception to Brian Branch. The team looks to rebound in Week 8 at home against the Panthers.
The Detroit Lions snap a .500 slide with a 24‑20 win over the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 26, 2026, thanks to kicker Jake Bates’ game‑winning field goal. A critical third‑and‑five after the two‑minute warning turns into an automatic first down when the Packers jump offsides, prompting Lions players to flood social media with every emote. Jahmyr Gibbs then grabs a key first down, setting up Bates’ kick. The loss drops Green Bay to 4‑3 and ends their three‑game streak, while Detroit improves to 4‑2 and prepares to host the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1.
During the Packers‑Lions game on Oct. 25, 2026, former quarterback Tom Brady, now a broadcaster alongside Kevin Burkhardt, erupts over two controversial rough‑the‑passer calls. In the fourth quarter, Detroit linebacker Derrick Barnes is flagged for a hit on a receiver, and later quarterback Jared Goff receives a 15‑yard penalty after a hard hit while delivering a pass to tight end Sam LaPorta. Brady calls both flags "soft" and "teach‑tape" tackles, a view echoed by Fox rules analyst Dean Blandio. Fans react strongly, noting Brady’s own history of protected calls, while the debate highlights growing frustration with NFL officiating.
The Detroit Lions edge the Green Bay Packers 20‑17 on October 25, 2026, after a 700‑yard offensive showdown. Amon‑Ra St. Brown leads the receiving corps with nine catches for 153 yards, while Jameson Williams adds five receptions, 91 yards and two touchdowns, earning both players “winner” tags. Defensive back Brian Branch makes a game‑changing interception and solidifies run support. Center Cade Mays struggles in his debut, responsible for two costly fumbles and the lone sack allowed, landing him on the loser list. The win puts Detroit in a favorable position before facing the Vikings.
The Detroit Lions kept the momentum going with a big win over the Green Bay Packers, and these three players had the most to do with that.
Jared Goff makes NFL history with 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions through six games as the Detroit Lions defeat the Packers 20-17.
Tom Brady and FOX analyst Kevin Burkhardt publicly criticize a third‑quarter rough‑the‑passer call that penalized Packers DE Brenton Cox Jr. during the Lions‑Packers game at Ford Field on Oct. 26, 2026. The 15‑yard penalty on 3rd‑and‑10 gave Detroit a fresh set of downs, helping the Lions pull ahead to a 20‑17 win after a last‑second field goal by Jake Bates. Both coaches and analysts, including Dean Blandino and Marcus Spears, deemed the call unnecessary. The loss snapped Green Bay’s three‑game streak, dropping the Packers to 4‑3 while the Lions improve to 4‑2.
In a gripping Week 7 showdown, the Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20-17 at Ford Field after Dan Campbell boldly went for it on a deep fourth‑down play. Campbell said he trusted the execution and knew the Lions would get the ball back if it failed. The gamble paid off when Jake Bates nailed the decisive field goal after a missed Packers attempt. Detroit improves to 4‑2, with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s scheme clicking and a defense that featured Brian Branch’s key interception against Jordan Love.
The Green Bay Packers had a number of costly penalties in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, and they clearly disagreed with some of the calls made by the officials.
In Week 7, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell elects to go for it on 4th‑and‑1 at his own 24-yard line with the game tied 17‑17 and under five minutes left against the Green Bay Packers. Jahmyr Gibbs loses the attempt, handing Green Bay field‑goal range, but a defensive stop and a blocked 35‑yard kick preserve the chance. The Lions then kick a game‑winning field goal as time expires to win 20‑17. Campbell defends the gamble, citing confidence in a conversion and minimal risk, a view supported by an ESPN analytical model.
The Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20–17 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Lions outgained the Packers, 442 total yards to 313.
Detroit Lions fans unleash strong reactions to Dan Campbell's controversial fourth-down gamble during the team's dramatic 20-17 win over Green Bay.
Jahmyr Gibbs went down awkwardly late in the fourth quarter as he attempted to slide down and waste the remainder of the clock before the Detroit Lions kicked a game-winning field goal, appearing to twist his leg backwards.
Despite falling to the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers remain in the NFC playoff hunt, holding the 7th seed at 4‑3. The NFC North is unique as every team sits above .500, with the Vikings unbeaten at 6‑0 and the Bears at 5‑2. A Seattle Seahawks win this Sunday would tie them with Green Bay at 4‑3, but the Packers keep the tiebreaker. Week 7 standings show the Packers just ahead of Seattle and ahead of struggling teams like the Falcons and Rams, keeping their postseason hopes alive heading into Week 8.
The Detroit Lions edge the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Oct. 25, 2026, thanks to a decisive field goal by Jake Bates. Quarterback Jared Goff throws for 303 yards and two scores, while Jameson Williams and Amon‑Ra St. Brown combine for 244 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Returning safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays make immediate impacts, with Branch snagging a fourth‑quarter interception. Despite a costly fumble by Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that bends on key third‑ and fourth‑down plays, the Lions trim their penalty total to five and secure a vital NFC North win.
Brady vehemently disagreed with at least two flags.
Dan Campbell explains his controversial fourth-down decision that nearly cost the Detroit Lions their 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
After a last‑second loss to Detroit, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirms rookie Trey Smack will remain the team’s kicker despite missing two sub‑35‑yard field goals (one blocked) and two extra points this season, leaving him 11‑of‑16 overall. LaFleur also says centers Sean Rhyan and Jacob Monk will sit out next week’s Thursday Night Football clash with the Carolina Panthers, likely elevating John Williams to the starting role. With the offensive line already over‑signed, Green Bay may activate backups Kevin Zeitler, Donovan Jennings or Jager Burton, but no major line changes are expected.
Jahmyr Gibbs' leg bent awkwardly as he slid down at the end of the Packers-Lions game.