Game Recap
In a January week 17 tussle, the Packers enjoyed a 45-41 win over the Lions. The Lions had the edge going into into the fourth 34-31 when Packers got on top for the victory, outscoring the Lions 14-7.
The Packers were led by Matt Flynn who connected on 480 passing yards in the air, 6 TDs, was 31 of 44 passing. Jordy Nelson had 162 yards receiving, 3 TDs, 9 receptions.
For the Lions, Matthew Stafford had 520 yards, 5 touchdowns, was 36 of 59 passing. Calvin Johnson finished with 244 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 11 catches.
In the high scoring affair, the Packers ended with 550 total yards, 27 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 12 on third downs. The Lions ended up with 575 total yards, 32 first downs, 4 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat Detroit LionsDET 45-41
- Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 550, Turnovers: 2
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 575, Turnovers: 4
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: DET by 6.5
- -- Over/Under: 42.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
9 |
10 |
15 |
7 |
41 |
| GNB |
10 |
14 |
7 |
14 |
45 |
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ryan Grant | GNB | 12 | 48 | 0 | 9 | |
| Kevin Smith | DET | 9 | 35 | 0 | 8 | |
| Brandon Saine | GNB | 8 | 28 | 0 | 10 | |
| Stefan Logan | DET | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Maurice Morris | DET | 4 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| Nate Burleson | DET | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| John Kuhn | GNB | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Calvin Johnson | DET | 11 | 244 | 1 | 41 | |
| Jordy Nelson | GNB | 9 | 162 | 3 | 58 | |
| Brandon Pettigrew | DET | 7 | 116 | 0 | 26 | |
| James Jones | GNB | 6 | 89 | 0 | 40 | |
| Ryan Grant | GNB | 1 | 80 | 1 | 80 | |
| Tony Scheffler | DET | 4 | 65 | 1 | 26 | |
| Jermichael Finley | GNB | 7 | 64 | 1 | 16 | |
| Donald Driver | GNB | 2 | 52 | 1 | 35 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 15 | 73 | 0 | | |
| GNB | 24 | 81 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 36-59 | 520 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
| GNB | 31-44 | 480 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
- Attendance: 70,294
- Weather: 31 degrees, relative humidity 78%, wind 20 mph, wind chill 19
- Time of Game: 3:44 - 3 hours, 44 minutes
