QB Jordan Love and the Packers played hard but lost to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Even though the game was close, Love faced a big setback with one of the worst performances of his career.
Jordan Love started strong with a 59-yard pass to Christian Watson and a 12-yard touchdown to Tucker Kraft. However, things went downhill quickly. He finished with just 12 completions on 20 attempts for 206 yards, one touchdown, and an interception.
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— The Ultimate Lineup (@TheUltLineup_) December 6, 2024
Jordan Love was terrible against the Lions tonight. He didn’t have any rhythm in the first half and just couldn’t overcome his dreadful start.
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The Lions’ defense dominated, holding him to only three completions for 31 yards in the first half. According to ESPN Stats & Info, this was the lowest yardage Love has ever thrown in the first half of a game, marking a rough outing for the Packers’ quarterback.
Packers robbed by Lions in final-minute thriller
In a heart-stopping finish, the Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31, securing their 11th straight win while dropping the Packers to 9-4.
The game was a fierce battle, with the Lions leading 17-7 at halftime. The Packers rallied in the third quarter, taking a 21-17 lead, but the Lions sealed the win with Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal as time expired.
The Packers have reason to feel upset about the officiating, which played a key role in the final moments. An offensive pass interference call on Christian Watson overturned a touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Josh Jacobs.
Man, the Packers were robbed! Those refs must've been wearing Lions' socks under their stripes because every call went Detroit's way. Blown calls, phantom penalties, it was like watching a circus where the clowns were in charge of the game. If it weren't for the ref show, the…
— LoveMuse (@_LoveMuse_) December 6, 2024
Instead of taking the lead, the Packers had to settle for a field goal, which tied the game and gave the Lions a chance to win.
