Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws passes during pregame warmups before their game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Lions QB Jared Goff fumbles, Packers scoop and score

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Nov 23, 2023 1:48 PM ET

The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving is off to a rough start.

Against Green Bay, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff fumbled, and Packers cornerback Jonathan Owens returned it for a 27-yard TD, giving them a 20-6 lead with 2:23 remaining in the first quarter. The Packers missed the extra-point attempt.

That's a @jjowens_3 TD!#GBvsDET | #GoPackGo

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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) November 23, 2023

The Lions (8-2) had four turnovers in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. Goff threw a season-high three interceptions. However, Detroit scored 17 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 31-26 win.

Still, it's surprising to see Goff's turnover problem carry over into a second straight game. Entering Week 12, he's completed 68.1 percent of his passes for 2,743 yards, 16 TDs, eight interceptions, an above-average 64 QBR and had no fumbles.

Detriot hasn't won its annual Thanksgiving game since 2016. Perhaps the team feels extra pressure, explaining its poor performance. Regardless, the Lions must get it together and mount a comeback.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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