Lions Edge Packers 20-17 on Late Field Goal After Williams Scores Twice
15 sourcesUpdated Oct 29, 20261 min read
Jake Bates kicked a game-winning field goal on the final play as the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17. Jameson Williams scored two touchdowns. Brian Branch intercepted a pass in his return from injury, and Detroit forced fumbles on consecutive Packers drives. Trey Smack missed two field goals from 35 yards or closer, becoming the first kicker to do so in a game since 2019 according to Sportradar, including a 26-yard miss in the first half. Dan Campbell went for it on fourth-and-1 from his own 24 with under 5 minutes left, and Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for no gain. The Lions entered the game with one turnover and lost two fumbles; the second set up Jordan Love's 25-yard touchdown pass to Josh Jacobs for a 14-10 Packers lead. Matt LaFleur declined a field goal while trailing by three in the second quarter, and Love's fourth-and-4 pass to Matthew Golden was stopped for no gain at the Detroit 7. Gibbs declined to score on potential touchdown runs to let the clock run, enabling Bates' final kick. CONTESTED: Beaumont Enterprise noted some yellow flags that went Detroit's way. Opposing detail: none found.
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The disputed penalties really hurt Green Bay's chances in what was already a tight defensive battle.
Bates nailed the late field goal at the perfect time after Williams had already put up two touchdowns.
