The Green Bay Packers secured a 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, completing a season sweep of their NFC North rivals. Jordan Love threw for 234 yards and four touchdowns to lead the win, improving his Thanksgiving record to 3-0. The Lions suffered a blow early when wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was ruled out with an ankle injury.
In the opening game of the NFL's Thanksgiving tripleheader, the Green Bay Packers defeated the host Detroit Lions 31-24 on November 27, 2025, at Ford Field. The win moves the Packers to 8-3-1, positioning them to potentially claim sole possession of first place in the NFC North if the Chicago Bears lose to the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love excelled, passing for 234 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions. This performance marks his third consecutive Thanksgiving victory, during which he has thrown nine touchdowns overall without an interception. The result gives Green Bay a season sweep over Detroit, highlighting their dominance in the divisional rivalry.
The Lions, now 7-5, faced challenges from injuries. Star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exited in the first quarter after being rolled up on during a blocking play on the second drive. He was evaluated on the field before walking to the locker room and was officially ruled out in the third quarter with an ankle injury. St. Brown had recorded 75 receptions for 884 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games this season. Detroit was already without tight end Sam LaPorta, placed on injured reserve earlier in the month with a back injury, and wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who was inactive due to an ankle issue.
Head coach Dan Campbell turned to Jameson Williams, Tom Kennedy, and rookies Isaac TeSlaa and Dominic Lovett to fill the void in the passing game. Despite the setback, the Lions kept the game close, trailing by just seven points in the final score.
This victory underscores the Packers' strong play on the holiday, while the Lions will look to regroup for the remainder of their playoff push.