Lions edge Packers with late field goal amid mistakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Detroit Lions secured a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on October 25 at Ford Field, benefiting from several Green Bay mistakes. Jahmyr Gibbs made a key play late in the game, allowing the Lions to drain the clock before kicking the winning field goal. The Packers' errors included penalties that aided Detroit's scoring opportunities, and they struggled with execution on crucial plays. The Lions will need to address their defensive issues as they aim for playoff contention.
- •Jared Goff had another strong performance for the Lions.
- •Green Bay suffered multiple self-inflicted errors throughout the game.
- •Lions' defense allowed over 300 passing yards to the Packers.
- •Dan Campbell faced criticism for a late-game decision on fourth down.
- •This victory marks a critical moment for the Lions’ playoff aspirations.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Albom: Lions can't count on foes to repeat Packers mistakes
"Mitch Albom: Jared Goff was great again vs. the Green Bay Packers, but the Detroit Lions can't keep winning games on other teams' errors, can they?
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