NFL 2026
Game Recap October 26, 2026 · Touchdown Week Staff

Lions Edge Packers 20-17 in Week 7

Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 17 at Ford Field. Jared Goff went 22 of 32 for 303 yards with 2 touchdowns.

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday, October 25 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. The Lions are 4-2 and the Packers are 4-3.

17-20 Final
Box score, scoring plays & game leaders →

How did the scoring go?

It was tied 7-7 after the first quarter, the Lions led 10-7 at halftime, and the Lions led 17-14 after three quarters. The Lions scored first on a Jameson Williams 16-yard pass from Jared Goff with 7:00 left in the first quarter. The final points came on a Jake Bates 22-yard field goal for the Lions in the fourth quarter.

Who led the way?

For the Lions, Jared Goff went 22 of 32 for 303 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs had 29 carries for 116 yards, and Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 9 passes for 153 yards. For the Packers, Jordan Love went 27 of 45 for 274 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Josh Jacobs had 11 carries for 36 yards, and Christian Watson caught 5 passes for 57 yards.

What do the team stats show?

The Lions outgained the Packers 415 to 324 in total yards. The Packers turned the ball over once and the Lions twice. On third down, the Packers went 5-15 and the Lions went 5-10. Time of possession was 29:59 for the Packers and 30:01 for the Lions.

How did the AI prediction hold up?

Touchdown Week's AI Prediction had the Lions winning, with a projected score of Packers 24, Lions 27 at low confidence. Right winner, with the 3-point margin called exactly. Jake Bates' 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter decided it, Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 153 yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs carried 29 times for 116 yards.

Sources

  • ESPN: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions box score

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Published October 26, 2026 Touchdown Week Staff