Packers’ sloppy in loss to Lions: Reactions, highlights and grades
The Green Bay Packers have nobody but themselves to blame for an ugly loss at the Detroit Lions. Here are the highlights, reactions and grades.
The Green Bay Packers were downright awful against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Once again, the Packers got off to an extremely slow start and found themselves down almost right away. The Lions’ lead only grew and Detroit was up 24-0 at the half.
The Packers made an attempt at a comeback in the second half and were able to get the game to two possessions at one point. However, their sloppiness prevented them from getting any closer. Ultimate, Green Bay fell to Detroit 31-23 to fall to 2-2-1 on the season.
For the second straight week, Dairyland Express will give you a unique recap of the game. This isn’t the boring recap you’ll find at every other site. Rather, it’s a creative approach to let you know what you may have missed and to keep you on top of the game.
Need to know
- Mason Crosby had a day he’ll never forget. He missed four field goals and missed an extra point. He finally made a field goal with three seconds left and received a mock cheer from Lions’ fans.
- Packers outgained the Lions 521-265 and ran 20 more plays than them.
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught the first touchdown of his career.
- Green Bay turned the ball over three times, including two Aaron Rodgers‘ fumbles.
Stats
- LeGarrette Blount had 12 rushes for only 22 yards, but added two touchdowns.
- Kenny Golladay had four receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown.
- Rodgers finished 32-for-52 for 442 yards and three touchdowns.
- Aaron Jones had seven carries for 40 yards.
- Davante Adams had nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown.
- Equanimeous St. Brown had three receptions for 89 yards.
- Jimmy Graham had six receptions for 76 yards.
- Valdes-Scantling had seven receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown.
- Blake Martinez had two sacks and led the team with five total tackles.