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Breaking down Packers’ 20-16 loss to Lions in 2022 season finale

The Green Bay Packers were unable to finish off an improbable run to the postseason thanks to the Detroit Lions, who marched into Lambeau Field and stunned Aaron Rodgers and the Packers with a 20-16 victory in the season finale on Sunday night.

Matt LaFleur’s team finished 8-9 and in third place in the NFC North.

Here’s what went right, what went wrong, what it means and what’s next for the Packers:

What went right

– The Packers scored on three of their first four possessions and led at halftime.

– Christian Watson turned seven touches into 116 total yards, including 104 receiving yards.