The Detroit Lions (12-1) were fighting to maintain their NFC preeminence in a Week 14 rivalry game versus the Green Bay Packers (9-4). Wide receiver Tim Patrick was obviously fighting for that same goal, but he was also being fueled by something that transcends the field of competition– the memory of his deceased father, and the determination to conquer all obstacles that stand in his way.
The end result was a supremely clutch and euphoric performance that lifted his team to a 34-31 win. Patrick, who battled overwhelming injury troubles during the last couple of years, scored his first touchdown since Dec.