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Jordan Love, Christian Watson propel Packers past Lions in upset win on Thanksgiving

V.Lee3 months ago

Jordan Love tossed three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers upset the Detroit Lions 29-22 at Ford Field on Thanksgiving day. Here’s what you need to know:

  • L0ve continued his improved play, going 22-of-32 passing for 268 yards and three touchdowns for a 125.5 passer rating. Christian Watson racked up his best statistics this season with five catches for 94 yards and a TD.
  • The Packers (5-6) added a first-quarter defensive TD on a sack fumble by Rashan Gary on Jared Goff , allowing Jonathan Owens to scoop up the ball for a 27-yard TD return. Gary picked up three sacks in the win.
  • The Lions (8-3) quarterback went 29-of-44 passing for 332 yards and two TDs for a 103.6 passer rating. Goff lost three fumbles.
    • -worst start, Brock Purdy goes Joe Montana

    Highlight of the game

    Key stat

    The Lions failed on four of five fourth-down attempts, including the Packers’ stop on a fake punt in the third quarter. Detroit converted one late in the fourth quarter.

    (Photo: Mike Mulholland / )

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