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Detroit Lions Punish Green Bay Packers in 24-14 Win
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Detroit Lions Punish Green Bay Packers in 24-14 Win

The tone has been set before Detroit Lions He took the field for the Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Cameras detected lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown enters the road contest to determine NFC North supremacy wearing his “Green Bay sucks” hoodie.

Dan Campbell He was asked before the game why the Lions had been so successful offensively the last few weeks.

“Look, (offensive coordinator) Ben Johnson is doing a great job,” Campbell said. “We have top-notch players and we have a point guard who can handle a lot of information, he’s tough and durable. That’s the perfect recipe for success.”

During the week, Campbell He stated that the team that embraces football better will gain a significant advantage.

Entering the game, the Packers maintained their lead. NFL The Lions were right behind them in takeaways with 19 points and were in second place with 15 points.

“You’ve got to emphasize it, and we’ve got to continue to emphasize it. It needs to come up again here, because it’s going to make a difference in this game,” Campbell said on Fox 2 Game Day Live. “This will continue until the fourth quarter. And whoever takes care of the football and stands out defensively will win this game.”

of Detroit crime He was trying to take advantage of the absence of inactive cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Evan Williams against the Lions’ No. 1 offense.

After 60 minutes of action in adverse weather conditions, lions improved his record to 7-1.

Here are a few takeaways from Detroit’s 24-14 win.

Two total drives in the first quarter

Weather conditions certainly played a factor in one of the most fast-paced quarters in recent memory.

Green Bay won the opening coin toss and went on a 14-play, 63-yard drive that consumed 7:54 of the opening quarter.

Packers‘ The longest drive of the season only resulted in a field goal.

Detroit responded with a touchdown on the first drive of the game that gave the Lions an early 7-3 lead.

Dan Campbell’s early gamble paid off

As can be predicted, Detroit They utilized their stellar offensive line and called David Montgomery’s number early and often on their first offensive possession.

After finding their way in the red zone, Detroit It was called on a running play that netted just two yards on 3rd-and-7.

Campbell decided to take fourth place and was helped by a caddie. Packers rape punishment.

Goff, St. He found Brown in the end zone on a touchdown pass. The talented winger surpassed 4,000 receiving yards in his 57th career game, becoming the fastest player in franchise history to achieve the feat.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14).

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14). / Junfu Han / Imagn Images via USA TODAY NETWORK

Branch removed

The Lions faced more adversity as well as weather conditions that saw safety Brian Branch ejected from the game midway through the second quarter. Branch He made a late helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers receiver Bo Melton, which was immediately flagged for unnecessary roughness.

However, after a short break, officials announced the following: Branch was removed from the game. Branch was flagged again for unsportsmanlike conduct at the end of the game.

The reason for ejection is due to the umpire’s ability to use his discretion to do so if he deems a strike to be obvious enough to warrant ejection. A league official can notify on-field referees in scenarios like the one that resulted in Branch’s disqualification Sunday.

Kerby Joseph continues to excel at Lambeau Field

After the ejection, the Packers were unable to capitalize with a kick Brandon McManus I missed a 46-yard field goal.

Safety Kerby Joseph, who thrived at Lambeau Field, recorded his sixth interception of the season and hit Jordan Love’s 27-yard field goal to increase Detroit’s lead to 14, 17-3.

Joseph was the first Lions player to record a pick-six against Green Bay since 2000, and was also the first Lions player since 1979 to record a pick-six on the road at Lambeau Field.

Goff is under control

While Love makes a critical mistake, Detroit’s experienced player quarterback He managed the game plan well while avoiding major turnovers.

The 30-year-old actor, St. Brown was able to move the offense efficiently while targeting Sam LaPorta and Tim Patrick.

Goff Chanting even broke out at Lambeau Field, despite the Packers’ efforts to drown out the noise by turning up the music.

Veteran general Allen Robinson recorded his first reception with his new performance. set.

Gibbs’ rushing goal was his fifth consecutive goal against a league opponent.