Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Green Bay Packers featured a depleted roster missing several offensive weapons and key trench players, which contributed to the offense’s overall struggles. But above everything else, the defense delivered arguably its worst outing of the season as the Lions fell 31–24, dropping to 7–5.

Jordan Love was 18-of-30 for 234 yards and a season-high four touchdowns with a 124.2 passer rating. After totaling 213 receiving yards through nine games, Dontayvion Wicks caught six passes for a career-high 94 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive end Micah Parsons finished with 2.5 sacks.

The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.

The Packers started hot and kept the Lions at arm’s length the rest of the game. Detroit never led. The Packers made numerous plays on each side of the ball, just like they did in the season opener.

Detroit faces its first repeat opponent of the year, the Packers. Last time out, the Packers were able to stifle the Lions in the red zone on their opportunities. The Lions were out of sync, and consistent targeting of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs were easily snuffed out.

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