• Packers almost edge the red-hot Lions: PFF’s noise-canceled rating metric signifies the sport was certainly shut, however the Lions in the end earned the win.
• Amon-Ra St. Brown goes quiet, however others step up: Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta mixed for 134 yards on 15 targets, and Tim Patrick added two landing receptions.
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The Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot however, most significantly, took an enormous step towards the No. 1 seed within the NFC, successful 34-31 in opposition to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Game Summary
According to PFF’s noise-canceled rating metric, the groups certainly performed one another as shut as the ultimate rating signifies. At the tip of the day, the Lions deservedly received as a result of they moved the ball nicely in each halves, whereas the Packers struggled only a bit within the first half earlier than exploding within the second half.
Passing Summary
Both passing offenses had been very environment friendly. Even an interception from Jared Goff couldn’t convey down the Lions’ numbers an excessive amount of.
Receiving Summary
Amon-Ra St. Brown had a vital catch late within the fourth quarter was usually quiet. As is commonly the case for the Lions this season, others stepped up as an alternative, as Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta mixed for 134 yards on 15 targets and Tim Patrick added two landing receptions.
Christian Watson was by far essentially the most environment friendly and productive Packers receiver, however his fumble within the first half blemished his stellar efficiency.
Rushing Summary
The Packers moved the ball nicely on the bottom, particularly within the pink zone. It is horrifying for the remainder of the NFL that the Lions’ offense was very environment friendly on a day when their dashing offense — often among the finest within the league — struggled a bit, significantly on third down. Of course, they picked up the game-winning fourth down on the bottom on the finish of the sport, although.
