Lions clinch playoff berth with wild win over Packers; previewing conference championship weekend, NFL slate

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🏈 Good morning to all, but especially to …

THE DETROIT LIONS

Never change, Dan Campbell. Never change, Detroit Lions. I love watching your football team. The NFC leaders topped the Packers, 34-31, on Jake Bates‘ walk-off 35-yard field goal in one of the best and most entertaining games of the season. The victory keeps the 12-1 Lions atop the NFC, and they’ve also secured a playoff berth.

Detroit led 17-7 at halftime, but Green Bay went touchdown-forced interception-touchdown within the first four minutes of the second half to take a 21-17 lead.The Lions took the lead back, 24-21, but later failed on a fourth-and-1 at their own 31-yard line. Four plays later, the Packers were back in front, 28-24.Then came a thrilling finish. The Lions marched right down the field for a touchdown. The Packers nearly answered back, but an offensive pass interference led to them settling for a field goal. 31-31.Detroit’s offensive machine came right back, and, facing fourth-and-1 with 43 seconds left at the Green Bay 21, could have…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-06 13:57:00

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