Green Bay Packers Win Dramatic Playoff Game Against Detroit Lions

Packers Overcome Slow Start to Advance to NFC Divisional Round

Green Bay, WI - The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 28-23 in a thrilling NFC Wild Card playoff game on Saturday night. The Packers overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and advance to the Divisional Round.

Packers' Slow Start

The Packers got off to a slow start in the game, trailing 10-0 at halftime. The Lions' defense was able to put pressure on Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, forcing him into two interceptions in the first half.

Packers' Comeback

The Packers offense came to life in the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points to take a 21-10 lead. Running back Aaron Jones led the way for the Packers with 136 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Lions' Late Rally

The Lions fought back in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points to tie the game at 23-23. Lions' quarterback Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and ran for a touchdown himself.

Packers' Game-Winning Drive

With just over two minutes remaining in the game, the Packers drove 75 yards down the field to set up a game-winning field goal. Rodgers completed passes to wide receivers Davante Adams and Allen Lazard on the drive, and Jones ran for 24 yards.

Packers Advance to Divisional Round

The Packers' victory sends them to the NFC Divisional Round, where they will face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers next weekend.