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The Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry belongs to the Cheeseheads in 2025.
The Packers completed the season sweep with a 31-24 road victory on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Green Bay was aggressive early, scoring two touchdowns on fourth down of the first half. However, with 25 seconds left in the half, Jameson Williams rushed for a 22-yard touchdown to bring Detroit within three, and the Lions got the ball back to start the half.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrates a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Lions were not as successful when matching the Packers’ aggression. Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped on a 4th and 3, giving the Packers the ball near midfield. On just the second play, Jordan Love found Christian Watson for a 51-yard score to put Green Bay ahead, 24-14.
The Lions responded quickly, as Jared Goff connected with Isaac Teslaa for a touchdown to make it a three-point game again, but the Packers tied it with Dontayvion Wicks’ second touchdown of the afternoon.
Detroit was driving down the field on fourth down and did it again on fourth down in field goal range, but Jameson Williams, who had been cooking with an injured Amon-Ra St. Brown early, gave up what would have been a first down, giving the Packers the ball.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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The Packers punted and Detroit drove again, with the help of a defensive penalty on a third-and-15 sack. However, they had to settle for a basket. With the chance to punt, the Packers decided to go for it on fourth down to ice the game, and Wicks made a terrific grab well beyond the sticks to end it. Love took a knee to earn his eighth victory of the season.
It was the first time the Packers won both games against Detroit in a season since 2020, and it will certainly count in the playoff race.
Green Bay Packers guard Aaron Banks (65) and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrate after a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Lon Horwedel/Imagn Images)
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Love threw four touchdowns, including two to Wicks. The others were Christian Watson and Roméo Doubs.
The Packers are now 8-3-1, while Detroit fell to 7-5. Green Bay has another NFC North date next week when they host the Chicago Bears. Detroit will stay home to host the Dallas Cowboys.
