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NFL Week 14 Recap: Detroit Lions 34, Green Bay Packers 31
2YT3BFM Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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PFF Editorial Team
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Detroit Lions
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Green Bay Packers
The Detroit Lions kicked off Week 14 with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Thursday evening, as Jake Bates kicked the game winning field
It was a tight game throughout, as both teams showed why their among the best in the NFC. Both offenses were excellent, averaging over 5.0 yards per play in addition to scoring 30-plus points each.
The Lions improved to 12-1 while the Packers fell to 9-4.
PFF’s dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS
- LB Ezekiel Turner, Detroit Lions (90.7)
Note: Follow along with PFF’s in-game grading as our analysts evaluate every player on every play in real time! Grades will then be relocked 90 minutes after the final whistle as our first-run analysis is reviewed.
Click here to see PFF’s initial grades from this game!
PLAYER OF THE GAME
While Ezekiel Turner might have graded better, his lack of snaps played (15) enabled Tim Patrick to take this honor.
Patrick didn’t accumulate a ton of yards, catching six of his seven targets for 43 receiving yards, but he made each count, as he totaled two touchdowns and three other first downs. He also totaled a 25.9% threat rate.
