Brian Branch looked like himself in his long-awaited return, Jameson Williams stayed hot and a few defensive players earned bigger roles — but Detroit also has some decisions to make after an ugly 20-17 win.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs should be fine after an awkward landing late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Campbell said.
The Detroit Lions picked up a huge win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday evening. Detroit took on Green Bay coming out of its bye week. They needed a win to avoid falling to a .500 record.
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Week 7 action, 20-17 behind a clutch Jake Bates field goal kick. The Bates kick came after a decision by Lions coach Dan Campbell to go for it on fourth down which blew up in his face.
Tom Brady called the Lions-Packers game for FOX on Sunday, and he was not happy with the officiating. Detroit won 20-17 at Ford Field on Jake Bates’ 22-yard field goal with one second left.
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Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the host Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Jared Goff passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jameson Williams.
The Detroit Lions, despite some questionable offensive calls, would beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in their first game back from their bye. The Lions move to 4-2 on the season, but the big takeaway from the game is the Lions’ defense stepping up and helping the Lions offense, who struggled this game.
Coach Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions welcomed Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers to town in Week 7, a game that included a fourth-down gamble on Jahmyr Gibbs that did not work out.
Detroit turned a potential blowout into a fourth-quarter mess with two fumbles, red-zone failures and another rough day getting off the field — then Branch, D.J.
The Detroit Lions were only able to win two of their six division games last season. With how important it is to thrive in division play, the game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 was another test in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL Detroit's offense has been tasked with carrying a defense that has many question marks.
Coach Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions took on the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Week 7 action, which included an impressive Brian Branch interception in his injury return.
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The Detroit Lions welcomed Brian Branch back into the fold for Week 7. The star Lions safety had not played this season as he worked his way back from an Achilles injury.
Detroit is the healthiest it has been all season, with Branch and Mays making their 2026 debuts and five healthy players left inactive against Green Bay.
The Detroit Lions have officially released their list of players who will not suit up against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Second-year defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, who posted a social media message that many took as being encouraging about his game status this week, remains inactive.
Fresh off their Week 6 bye, the Detroit Lions return to action against the Green Bay Packers. A battle between division heavyweights is a rough return, but this is a litmus test for the Lions to see what they have to improve (spoiler alert: they already know).
Detroit Lions fans have waited two weeks for this one. Detroit is coming out of its bye to host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in its first NFC North game of the season, and most national experts like the Lions to win it.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has generated quite a few headlines this month. First, we heard that he and the team had broken off extension talks and that negotiations are unlikely to be reopened before the end of the season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown spent the bye week stewing over a game the Detroit Lions won by 24 points. Detroit beat Arizona 45-21 on Oct. 11, and its top receiver still left the desert thinking about a third-quarter drop and two fumbles.
The Detroit Lions will face arguably their biggest test of the season Sunday afternoon when they take on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Since the beginning of their three-game win streak in Week 4, the Packers have looked like one of the NFL's very best teams.
Ford Field hosts its first NFC North game of 2026 on Sunday, and the Detroit Lions have plenty of reason to circle this one. Jared Goff told ESPN’s Eric Woodyard that a Packers game “always feels like it counts for two,” and Detroit’s 2-4 division record last season is the reason that line landed.
The Detroit Lions OnSI staff previews the Detroit Lions Week 7 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Vito Chirco: I believe the Lions will be tested all game long against the Packers.
The Detroit Lions have a big opportunity for a statement win on Sunday. Coming off their bye week, the Lions are set to take on the Green Bay Packers with a chance to make some headway in the NFC North division.
The Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, held a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, but the media had their eyes on a recent podcast appearance from their disgruntled star tight end.
The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.
In five games in 2026, Goff has completed 67.0% of his passes for 1,485 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, with 12 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.