The Green Bay Packers were able to overcome a slow start, but a run-down defense missing multiple starters ran out of gas late, and the Detroit Lions used scores on three of their last four possessions to escape Ford Field with a 34-31 win on Thursday night.
Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal as time expired ended up being the difference.
Along the way, the explosive Packers and aggressive Lions traded blows in an entertaining and occasionally chaotic shootout in primetime.
Here’s what went right, what went wrong and what it means for the Packers moving forward:
What went right
— Despite a slow start, Jordan Love caught fire in the second half and was a big reason why the Packers had a chance to win the game late.