Lions 20 vs 16 Packers summary: stats and highlights | Green Bay, Rodgers out of the playoffs
The Detroit Lions had their hearts broken pregame, but still managed to spoil their divisional rivals chances to get to the playoffs when they beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night. Former Packer, Jamaal Williams had two touchdowns in the 20-16 knockout victory in the Frozen Tundra.
Seahawks on to the playoffs
A little more than a half hour before kick off in Green Bay the Lions watched the Jumbotron at Lambeau Field helplessly as the Seattle Seahawks ended their chances of making a run to the playoffs with an overtime game winning field goal to take down the Los Angeles Rams. That meant the Packers still had a chance at a playoff spot, but all the Lions could do was ruin the night of a team that has ruined so many of their nights over the last decade or two.
Neither team came out looking too impressive in the first half, as both offenses sputtered throughout the two quarters. Both teams were kept out of the end zone as the game turned in to a battle of field goals early on. The Packers got the first points of the game on the opening drive of the evening, but then a turn over on downs deep in their own territory on the next possession allowed the Lions to tie the game up at 3-3 midway through the first quarter.
The Packers would add two more Mason Crosby field goals and looked on the verge of extending their 9-3 lead late in the first half when Aaron Jones fumbled as Green Bay was driving. Jared Goff marched the Lions down the field and Marvin Badgely chipped into the lead as the Packers went to the break up 9-6.
Former Packer spoils GB’s postseason hopes
The Lions offense came to life in the third quarter when Goff hit Kalif Raymond on a 43 yard bomb that set up a Jamaal Williams one yard touchdown. The Lions running back was a member of the Packers for the previous three seasons before Green Bay decided to part ways with him this offseason, and he had his pay back in Week 18.
The Packers would punch back after trailing for the first time on Sunday night. Rodgers led a drive highlighted by a 45 yard deep ball to Christian Watson which set up a 13 yard TD pass to Allen Lazard and the Packers took a 16-13 lead late in the third quarter.
Williams and D’Andre Swift would take control as the game entered the fourth quarter and the two Detroit running backs carried the Lions down the field. Williams, who had 72 yards on 16 carries would punch his second touchdown of the game into the end zone to give the visitors a 20-16 lead with under 6 minutes left in the game after a long, 13 play, eight minute drive.
Is this the end for Rodgers?
Rodgers and the Packers had more than enough time to get down the field and score, but as this season has proved, that has been no easy task for Green Bay. Rodgers launched a deep ball on 3rd and 10 looking for another big play to Watson, but instead it was Kerby Joseph who came up with the interception, his third on Rodgers this season, to bury the Packers and send them crashing out of the playoffs.
Rodgers went 17/27 for 205 yards, one TD and threw an interception on his last play of the season and what could turn out to be his last play ever. The Packers now head into an offseason full of uncertainty while the Lions will await next season with their heads held high knowing there could be promising things to come in Detroit.
Kerby Joseph came up with the game winning interception deep in the fouth quarter to shut the playoff door on the Packers. This could be the last play of Aaron Rodgers tenure as Packers QB. It might even be the last pass of his career.
Williams punched in his second TD of the game and set a new Lions franchise record with his 17th rushing TD of the season, passing Barry Sanders.
The Packers responded on the next drive when Aaron Rodgers found Allen Lazard in the back of the end zone to put the Pack back in the lead.
A deep shot form Jared Goff to Kalif Raymond set up this 1 yard TD from the former Packer Jamaal Williams to give the Lions their first lead of the game.
The biggest play of the first half and maybe the game was the Aaron Jones fumble that was recovered by Will Harris. The LIons went from seeing their deficit extend to cutting into it with a field goal right before half.
Both teams could only manage field goals in the first half as each side were frustrated in the red zone.
NIehter team got out to hot starts on the offensive end the defenses dictated early on. Aidan Hutchinson wrapped up his rookie season with a two sack performance in his first game at Lambeau.
IT'S ALL OVER!!!
The Seahawks get the final Wild Card spot in the NFC as the Packers have been knocked out of the playoffs by the Lions. Is this the last time we will see Aaron Rodgers as a Packer?
FIRST DOWN LIONS!!!
Goff hits Chark over the middle to move the chains and that is going to do it here from Lambeau!!!
DET can kneel the ball out
Williams is stopped a yard short of the marker and that will bring up 4th down and 1 from the GB 15.
What do the LIons do here on 4th down with 1:15 on the clock as DET let the clock run down and took a timeout.
The old hook and ladder from the Lions as St. Brown caught the short pass on the right side and pitched it to Swift who took it 14 yards
3rd and 3 coming up after the Two Minute Warning and the Packers are playing for their seaosn out of the break.
Pass to the flat for St. Brown and he took it four yards up the field but a holding call on Mitchell will bring the Lions back.
2nd and 17 from the GB 31.
Williams gets the first down handoff and picks up 3 yards and the Packers take a TO.
2nd and 7 from the GB 21.
Williams gets just enough to move the chains and the Packers take a timeout with 2:22 to go.
1st and 10 from the GB 24.
Williams up the middle on first down and he gets 9 yards.
2nd and 1 from the GB 25 and the Packers take a TO with 2:28 to go.
The Lions go to the air on 1st down and Goff hits St. Brown who made an incredible catch using everything but his hands.
1st and 10 form the GB 34 after the 11 yard gain.
Is Aaron Rodgers going to be the reason the Packers don't make the playoffs? This late INT was inexcusable.
INTERCEPTION!!!
Rodgers went deep down the sideline for Watson but it was another blooping ball that was picked off by Joseph!! He ran it back 23 yards to the GB 45!
DET is 3:26 away from keeping the Packers out of the playoffs.
Pressure was coming on Rodgers and his pass to Dillon fell incomplete.
3rd and 10 from the GB 33.
Rodgers' pass to Lazard on the sideline was too tall and that goes sailing out of bounds.
2nd and 10 form the GB 33.
Rodgers looking short to Watson on the right side and he picks up 4 yards and moves the chains.
1st and 10 form the GB 33 with under 4 to go.
Jones gets the handoff out of the shotgun and he is stopped for no gain.
3rd and 2 from the GB 29.
The Packers will have the ball at the 21 with 5:49 on the clock needing a TD.
Rodgers finds Jones on first down and he picks up 8 yards with the catch and run out of the backfield.
2nd and 2 from the GB 29.
The Packers let Wiliams go this offseason and he may be the reason they don't get into the postseason with his 17th TD of the season.
TOUCHDOWN LIONS!!!
It's Williams again who punches it into the end zone to take the lead late in the fouth quarter against the team that he used to play for.
Lions lead 20-16 with 5:55 to go in the game.
Williams looked like he crossed the goal line, but the refs mark him short and the Lions will have 3rd and Goal from inside the 1.
Williams gets the handoff on the RPO and gets a yard.
2nd and Goal from the GB 4.
Swift gets the short pass to the left side and takes it two yards up the field, and there was an unsportsmanlike foul on GB. He pushed one of the trainers that came out on the field to help the injured Swift.
1st and Goal from the 5 yard line.
Swift gets the pitch on the left side and takes it up the sideline for 11 yards.
1st and 10 form the GB 22.
The Lions go for it on 4th down and Goff looks left to Chark who makes the catch for 3 yards when they needed 2.
1st and 10 form the GB 22.
Williams gets the run out of the shotgun and picks up 6 yards on the run to the left.
4th and 2 from the GB 25.
Goff looks left to Swift out of the backfield and he gets 2 yards.
3rd and 8 from the GB 31.
Swift is stopped for no gain on the first down run.
2nd and 10 form the GB 33.
Play action from Fogg and he went to Swift on the screen pass to the right side. He took it 9 yards to move the chains and get the Lions deep in GB territory.
1st and 10 from the GB 33.
Williams gets the handoff again, and he drags the pile for a gain of 8.
2nd and 2 from the GB 42.
Williams got the draw and found his hole taking it 11 yards up the middle.
1st and 10 form the 50.
Goff over the middle on first down and he finds St. Brown for 14 yards.
1st and 10 from the DET 39.
Rodgers couldn't find anyone so he tried to run it and is stopped after a two yard gain.
4th and 4 and the Packers will punt.
Rodgers looking for Doubs down the sideline on the first play of the fourth quarter and that pass falls incomplete.
3rd and 6 from the GB 36.
Dillon gets another handoff and gets 4 yards after the run up the middle.
We are at the end of the third quarter and the Packers are driving with a 16-13 lead with 15 minutes to go.
Dillon moves the chiains with a short run of 2 yards up the middle.
1st and 10 form the GB 32.
Dillon gets the hand off after the penalty and takes it up the middle for a gain of 9 yards.
2nd and 1 from the GB 30.
Rodgers let a deep shot go to Jones and that looping ball was intercepted by Joseph, but an illegal hands to the face will give the ball back to the Packers and give them a first down.
1st and 10 from the GB 21.
Pitch to Jones and he gets 6 ayrds but a holding call is going to bring that play back.
1st and 20 from the GB 16.
Nixon fumbled the punt return but it was recovered by the Packers and GB breathe a sigh of relief.
Packers ball at their 26 yard line.
Pressure got to Goff and he let the pass go but it fell short of Zylstra.
The Lions go three and out and will punt on 4th and 5.
Goff off the play fake and looks right to Williams, but he couldn't reel in the catch.
3rd and 5 from the DET 37.
DET get the ball back after losing the lead and they will start the drive from their 32 yard line.
Williams gets the first down run and picks up 5 yards on the run to the right side.
2nd and 5 from the DET 37.
Check out the catch by Watson who was being mugged by the defender and still made the catch.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS!!!
Rodgers with all kinds of time in the pocket and he picks out Lazard scanning the back of the end zone for the 13 yard TD pass to give the Packers back up top.
GB leads 16-13 with 3:17 to go in the third quarter.
Rodgers taking a shot down the right sideline and Watcon made an unbeliveable catch. He was being mauled by the DB and still brought it in after the PI.
1st and 10 form the DET 14.
Rodgers picks up the first down with a QB sneak for 2 yards.
1st and 10 form the GB 41.
Jones runs it right and inches closer to the marker after a 5 yard run.
3rd and inches coming up form the GB 39.
Jones makes the catch out of the backfield and gets 4 yards before getting pushed out of bounds.
2nd and 6 from the GB 34.
Quick snap from Rodgers and he hits Lazard for 6 yards on the slant.
1st and 10 from the GB 30.
Rodgers got rid of it at the last second and hit Lazard on the crossing pattern for a gain of 7.
3rd and 3 from the GB 24.
Nixon stopped after a short return and the Packers will take over at the 17 yard line down by 4.
Rodgers was under pressure and just threw it into the ground to avoid the sack.
2nd and 10 form the GB 17.
Williams gets the credit for the touchdown but Goff and Raymod set up the TD with the 43 yard bomb two plays earlier.
TOUCHDOWN DETROIT!!!
Williams gets the handoff and he crosses the end zone to give the Lions the lead in his return to Lambeau!
DET lead 13-9 with 8:05 to go in the 3rd quarter.
GOFF GOING DEEP OFF THE BOOT LEG AND CONNECTS TO RAYMOND FOR A 43 YARD CONNECTION!!
1st and Goal from the GB 1.
DET start the drive from the DET 43, and Williams gets the first down handoff for a 13 yard gain on the right side.
1st and 10 form the GB 44.
MISSED FIELD GOAL!!!
Crosby was perfect in the first half, but his 53 yard effort hits the cross bar pops up and lands short.
DET will get the ball back with great field position.
Quick pass to Doubs on the slant is incomplete and the Packers bring the FG unit on the field on 4th and 7 from the DET 34.
Rogers going deep to Jones on the right sideline and Joseph came in and batted it down right in the nick of time.
3rd and 7 from the DET 34.
JOnes gets the pitch to the left side and he takes it 3 yards before getting taken down at the sideline.
2nd and 7 from the DET 34.
Rodgers out of the shotgun and he finds Lazard on the crossing pattern for a 15 yard catch and run.
1st and 10 from the DET 37.
Jones is stopped on the first down run for no gain.
2nd and 10 from the GB 48.
Jones busts one up the middle and breaks a few tackles for a 17 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the GB 48.
The Packers start their first drive of the second half from the 25 and Rodgers rolls out and runs for 6 yards.
2nd and 4 from the 29.
Goff over the middle and he found Chark on the crossing route, but that is well short of the first down.
4th and 3 and the LIons will punt after going three and out.
Pocket collapsed on Goff and he tucked and ran for 6 yards.
3rd and 4 from the DET 32.
Goff going over the middle for Chark and that pass was batted away.
2nd and 10 from the DET 26.
WE ARE BACK IN ACTION FROM LAMBEAU!!!
The Lions start the half with the ball and begin their drive from the 26 yard line.
This could be a big swing play, as the Packers were deep in the LIons territory and fumbled allowing DET to kick a FG before the half.
This early strike to Watson was one of the few bright spots of the Packers first half.
There haven't bee a whole lot of highlights tonight, but Hutchinson is enjoying himself in his first visit to Lambeau. The Lions got an early turnover on downs deep in GB territory but the Lions could only manage a field goal.
Lions stats
Goff is 13/21 for 115 yards, and Williams has just 15 yards on four carries.
Badgley is 2/3 on his FG attmepts, and that's what seperates us here tonight.
Pack Stats
Mason Crosby has been the Packers MVP so far, going 3/3 on his FG attempts.
Rodgers is 9/12 for just 103 yards and Jones and Dillon have combined 40 yards on 12 carries.
FIELD GOAL LIONS!!!
After the flag, Badgley comes on and hits a 33 yard field goal to cut into the Packers lead before the break.
GB lead 9-6 after the first two quarters.
The Lions took a timeout and Douglas came in and swatted the ball out of the center's hands. There was a scrum after the whistle blew and Douglas is flagged for a personal foul after the fact.
1st and 10 form the GB 15 after the penalty.
Goff to St. Brown on a quick slant patter and they stop the clock with 2 seconds left.
Bagley will come on for the long field goal.
Goff looking for Wright over the middle and that pass falls incomplete with 5 second to go on the clock.
2nd and 10 from the GB 27.
Goff to Swift again on a short connection and he takes it 18 yards on the catch and run.
1st and 10 form the GB 37.
Goff finds Swift again out fo the backfield for a short 5 yards gain and the Lions take their second TO with 29 seconds to go in the game.
2nd and 5 from the DET 45.
Goff finds Raymonds on the slant pass over the middle and the WR takes it 11 yards for the first down.
DET take their first TO with 35 seconds left and 1st and 10 form the DET 40.
Goff to Swift out of the backfield for a gain of 3 yards.
2nd and 7 from the DET 29.
Shallow out route from St. Brown and Goff hit him right at the marker for a first down.
1st and 10 from the DET 26.
Goff looking from St. Brown and that was broken up by Savage.
3rd and 5 from the DET 20.
The Lions have 1:16 on the clock and start their drive from the DET 15, Goff comes in and hits Raymond for a 5 yard gain.
2nd and 5 from the DET 20.
FUMBLE!!!
Jones got the ball in the flat and followed a few blockers, but he was stripped by Cominsky and Harris comes up with the fumble!
DET get the ball back and have a chance to score before the half with 1:16 to go in the second quarter.
Jones gets the run out of the shotgun and takes it 6 yars to the left side.
2nd and 4 from the DET 32.
Dillon got the first down on the run up the middle that went for 2 yards.
1st and 10 form the DET 38 and that will take us to the Two Minute Warning.
Rogders got the Lions to jump and that will give the Packers a 4th and 1 after the pass on the free play fell incomplete as Rodgers went deep.
4th and 1 from the DET 40.
After a delay of game, Rodgers finds Tonyan on the slant for another short gain of 4 yards which will bring up 4th down and 6 from the DET 45.
Short pass to Tonyan who sat below the line backers and got 5 yards.
3rd and 5 from the DET 44.
Jones is stuffed at the line by Buggs and Jones for no gain.
2nd and 10 from the DET 49.
The Pack start their drive from the 36 after the missed FG, and Rodgers finds Watson off the bootleg and he takes it 15 yards on the catch and run.
1st and 10 from the DET 49.
MISSED FIELD GOAL!!!
Badgley missed the 46 yard field goal after the Lions drive is stopped and DET leave points on the field.
GB leads 9-3 with 6:13 to go in the half.
Goff goes underneath to Swift out of the backfield, and he picks up 8 yards but is well short of the marker.
DET will kick the FG from the GB 27.
Goff was incomplete on first down, and then Savage is eaten up in the backfield by Savage for a 4 yard loss.
3rd and 14 from the GB 35.
Swift gets the handoff up the middle and he moves the chains with an 11 yard burst through the hole.
1st and 10 form the GB 31.
Goff is dropped by Wyatt and the QB almost coughed up the ball, but recovered after a 5 yard loss.
3rd and 6 from the GB 42.
Williams up the middle and he picks up 9 yards on the first down run.
2nd and 1 from the GB 37.
DET move the chains on a deep shot to Reynolds on the comeback route for a 16 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the GB 46.
Jackson gets two yards on the first down run.
2nd and 8 from the DET 38.
Goff hits Jackson out of the backfield and he tucks and runs to pick up the first yard on an 11 yard catch and run.
1st and 10 from the DET 36.
The Lions go flea flicker on 3rd and 1 and Goff hits Williams for a 66 yard TD, but a holding penlaty will take that play back.
3rd and 10 form the DET 25.
Goff finds Mitchell on the stop route and that goes for 7 yards, just a yard short of the marker.
3rd and 1 from the DET 34.
The Lions trail by 6 points and will star their next drive from the 25.
Williams gets the first down hand off gets two yards on the run up the middle.
2nd and 8 from the DET 27.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS!!!
Crosby comes on for the third time tonight and he hits the 48 yard field goal, this time he had a little more distance after the teams changed sides.
Packers lead 9-3 with 12:56 left in the first half.
Hutchinson gets to Rodgers for the second time tonight and drops him for a 6 yard loss.
4th and 11 and the Packers will kick another field goal form the DET 30.
Rodgers moving around the pocket and dumped it off to Dillon who was right at the marker, but he dropped it.
3rd and 5 from the DET 24 coming up.
Dillon get the handoff to the right side and picks up 5 yards on first down.
2nd and 5 from the DET 24.
Rodgers hits Tonyan on the fade route on the right sideline for 20 yards and a first down.
1st and 10 from the DET 29.
Rodgers looking for Lazard on the deep comeback route on the first play of the second quarter and that pass hit the ground before the WR could make the catch.
3rd and 4 from the DET 49.
Watson gets another end around this time from the left to the right side, and that goes for six yards.
2nd and 4 from the DET 49 and we are at the end of the first quarter.
Nixon will take the Packers to their 45 yard line after a 16 yard return.
1st and 10 from the GB 45.
After review, the pass is ruled incomplete and the Lions will have to punt on 4th and 3 from the DET 31.
Diving catch from St. Brown to move the chains as Goff led him on a pass over the middle and the Packers want the refs to review that call.
It would be 1st down if the call stands.
Goff to the air on second down, and finds Raymod for 7 yards on the left side.
3rd and 3 from the DET 31.
We are still looking for the first touchdown as the Lions take the ball back at the DET 24.
Williams gets the hand off to the right side and he is stuffed at the line of scrimmage for no gain.
2nd and 10 from the DET 24.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS!!!
After the sack backed the Packers up, Crosby comes on and sneaks the 49 yard field goal over the cross bar to put the Packers back on top.
GB lead 6-3 with under two minutes to go in the first quarter.
Rodgers help on to it way too long, and Hutchinson got the QB and took him down for an 11 yard loss.
4th and long and the Packers will try a long field goal.
Rodgers on the play action and rolls right, finding Cobb for a gain of 4 yards.
3rd and 5 from the DET 20.
End around to Lazard on first down and he gets a short gain of a yard.
2nd and 9 from the DET 24.
Rodgers connecting with Watson on the deep out route and that goes for 25 yards up the left side line.
1st and 10 from the DET 25.
Dillon with another run up the middle on first down and he picks up 5 yards. The Packers are lulling them to sleep to start this game.
2nd and 5 from the GB 48.
Dillon gets the handoff again and this time he moves the chains on a 4 yard run up the middle.
1st and 10 form the GB 43.
The Packers take the ball back from the GB 33 after a decent return from Nixon.
Jones gets the first down hand off and takes it up the middle for a 6 yard gain after bouncing it to the outside.
2nd and 4 from the GB 39.
FIELD GOAL DETROIT!!!
After the Lions stop the Packers on 4th down, they can't take advantage of the good field position, but do get a field goal as Badgley knocks home the 27 yarder.
We are all square at 3-3, eight minutes into the first quarter.
Goff looking for Raymond over the middle and that pass is batted away by Savage to force the FG unit on.
4th and 9 from the GB 19.
Swift gets the handoff up the middle and gets a yard maybe two.
3rd and 9 from the GB 19.
Goff going to the end zone looking for St. Brown and that pass came up well short.
2nd and 10 from the GB 20.
Goff looks to the flat on the right side and finds St. Brown and he follows his blocker for a gain of 11 yards.
1st and 10 from the GB 20.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS!!!
The Packers go with an end around to Lazard and he was blown up by Anzalone for a loss of a yard and the Lions take over at the GB 31.
Jones gets the handoff on 3rd and 1 and he is stopped just shy of the marker.
4th and inches coming up and the Packers will go for it.
Rodgers finds Cobb over the middle on a short crossing route and that will be a 7 yard gain, but he's just short of the marker.
3rd and 1 from the GB 32.
The Packers start their drive from the 23 yard line and Dillon gets the first down hand off out of the shotgun getting a short gain of two.
2nd and 8 from the GB 25.
Pressure got to Goff on third down, and that pass to Reynolds came in short of the WR and Detriot go three and out to start the day.
4th and 6 and the Lions will punt.
Goff looking left to Raymond on the out route, but that pass was too far out in front of him.
3rd and 6 from the DET 29.
Here come the Lions, who will start their drive from the 25 yard line.
Williams gets the opening handoff and takes it up the middle for four yards.
2nd and 6 from the DET 29.
FIELD GOAL PACKERS!!!
The Packers moved down the field with ease, but once they got inside the 5 yard line the offense stuttered.
Green Bay lead 3-0 after three and a half minutes.
Pocket collapses on Rodgers and he dips out of pressure and rolls left. He looked for Dillon in the end zone on a Mahomes type pass and that was too tall for the RB.
GB will kick the FG on 4th and Goal.
Dillon gets the handoff out of the shotgun and he is stopped for no gain by Buggs.
3rd and Goal from the 4.
JOnes up the middle on 1st and Goal and he gets a yard.
2nd and Goal from the DET 4.
Rodgers takes a shot down the right sideline looking for Lazard and the pass was batted away but a flag flies and DET is flagged for PI.
1st and Goal from the DET 5.
Bootleg from Rodgers to Watson on the left side and he takes it 13 yards up the left sideline before getting pushed out of bounds.
1st and 10 from the GB 49.
Jones with his first carry of the game and he moves the chains and picks up 9 yards on a run up the middle.
1st and 10 from the GB 36.
End around to `Watson on the opening play of the game, and he gets 6 yards on the run up the left sideline.
2nd and 4 from the GB 27.
WE ARE UNDERWAY FROM LAMBEAU!!!
The Packers have a chance to get to the playoffs at home, and they will start the game with the ball after the Lions won the toss and differed.
GB start the opening drive from their 21 yard line.
Tonight's odds
According to Bet365.com the Packers are 5.5 point favorites and the Over/Under is set at 48.5.
You never know how the Lions are going to come out after seeing the door to their playoffs chances shut, so I'm taking the Packers to cover. You never bet against Aaron Rodgers in a do or die situation at Lambeau, no way I'm going against him.
Previous match up
The Packers and Lions met in Week 9 back in early November, and it was a game to forget for Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers there almost 300 yards, but threw three interceptions as the Packers scored just nine points all game. It’s wasn’t much better for the Lions, but Jared Goff’s fourth quarter TD pass to James Mitchell locked up the win for Detroit.
Damar Hamlin tribute
All over the NFL we have seen teams, players, coaches and fans outpouring their love, support and prayers to Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is progressing in a Cincinnati hospital after collapsing and suffering a cardiac arrest in Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals last Monday night, and the league is paying tribute to Hamlin as he continues to fight pay draping a white and red outlined three all over the stadiums, fields and clothes of the players and coaches across the league.
NFC standings
There is just one spot left in the NFC playoff picture, and who moves on will be decided on the final week of the season. There were three teams in contention coming into today, and after the Seahawks win over the Rams earlier today, just the Rodgers and the that means the Lions have been eliminated and the Packers need a win to move on and knock Seattle out of the playoffs at the finish line
| NFC East | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
1 phiPhiladelphia Eagles | 14 | 3 | 17 |
2 dalDallas Cowboys | 12 | 4 | 16 |
3 nygNew York Giants | 9 | 7 | 17 |
4 wasWashington Commanders | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| NFC North | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
1 minMinnesota Vikings | 13 | 4 | 17 |
2 detDetroit Lions | 8 | 8 | 16 |
3 gbGreen Bay Packers | 8 | 8 | 16 |
4 chiChicago Bears | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| NFC South | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
1 tbTampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 | 9 | 17 |
2 carCarolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 17 |
3 noNew Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 17 |
4 atlAtlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| NFC West | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
1 sfSan Francisco 49ers | 13 | 4 | 17 |
2 seaSeattle Seahawks | 8 | 8 | 16 |
3 larLos Angeles Rams | 5 | 11 | 16 |
4 ariArizona Cardinals | 4 | 13 | 17 |
Williams looking to play spoiler
Jamal Williams had 144 yards and a touchdown on the ground last week against the Bears, and now will need a big game tonight in Green Bay. Williams played three season with the Packers before they parted ways with him this offseason, and now their former running back has a chance to keep the Packers out of the playoffs only months after letting him go to their divisional rivals.
UPDATE!!!
The Detroit Lions have officially been ellimintaed from the playoffs after the the Seahawks beat the Rams with a game winning field goal in overtime.
No. 12 is in the house
You’d have to be crazy to bet against Aaron Rodgers on a do or die game at Lambeau Field. He may not be having the best season of his career, but there are players like Rodgers, like Brady like Mahomes you just don’t bet against in these situations. The Lions defense is one of the worst of the league, so if he was going have the game of the season Packers are hoping it will be tonight.
Lions last week
The Lions rebounded from a tough Week 16 loss in Carolina with a huge win over their NFC North enemy, the Chicago Bears last week. Justin Fields had a huge first quarter which put the Bears in the lead after the first 15 minutes, but the Lions took control of the game on the ground, rushing for 265 yards and Jared Goff tossed three touchdowns in the 41-10 blowout from Ford Field.
UPDATE!!!
The Seahawks just missed a game winning field goal that would have kept them alive in the playoff hunt, but they are on their way to overtime in Lumen Field. They have won the toss, and will get the ball first in the overtime session. This keeps the Lions alive at the moment, but they need the Rams to win.
Packers last week
Last week the Packers finally had thier performance of the season, and they waited until the most important game of the season. They gave the division leading Minnesota Vikings a beat down in Green Bay as Matt LeFleur’s had his team firing on all cylinders. Aaron Rodgers had a modest game at 159 yards and a TD, but the run game went for 163 and two more TDs while the defense caused four turnovers including a pick six against the potent Vikes offense to seal their fourth straight win and set up a must win matchup tonight.
We are live from Lambeau
Hello everyone and welcome to the last game of the NFL regular season where a it’s do or die from Green Bay. The Packers and the Detroit Lions could be fighting for the last playoff spot in the NFC depending on what the Seattle Seahawks do against the Rams. Both teams have ridden late season surges to revitalize their postseason hopes and tonight it all comes down to tonight.
Lions vs. Packers
It’s a must win game even before the postseason begins tonight in the NFC North from Lambeau Stadium. The Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions square up from the Frozen Tundra and AS English will be with you all night providing live stats, scores, highlights and analysis of tonight’s primetime match up with a playoff spot on the line.