Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions, Week 18 2021
Green Bay Packers
Away
30
Detroit Lions
HomeWon
37
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 7 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Lions | 7 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 |
GB 30DET 37 Final
Passing leader
17.5PPR pts
21/30, 238 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
26.1PPR pts
8 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD
Packers leader
Allen Lazard
24.5PPR pts
5 REC, 75 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Tracy Walker III
1 INT, 14 TKL
Lions 37, Packers 30: Detroit beats Green Bay
Detroit led 17–13 at halftime and outscored Green Bay 20–17 after the break to win 37–30. The Lions finished with a 404–378 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play.
The Packers went 8-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.1 yards/play DET 6.8 · GB 5.7
- +3 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
- +26 total yards DET 404 · GB 378
Game Highlights
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Why the Lions Won
Detroit won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Packers | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 6.8 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 378 | Total yards | 404 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 66 | Plays | 59 |
| 57% | Third-down conversion | 36% |
| 33:39 | Time of possession | 26:21 |
Scoring Summary
The Lions scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Packers scored four touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | GB | DET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:42 | GB | Aaron Rodgers → Allen Lazard, 1-yard TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP | 7 | 0 |
| 1:29 | DET | Tom Kennedy → Kalif Raymond, 75-yard TD Ties gameRiley Patterson XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 7:00 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 2-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP | 7 | 14 |
| 2:34 | GB | Aaron Rodgers → Allen Lazard, 29-yard TDXP missed | 13 | 14 |
| 0:02 | DET | Riley Patterson 34-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 12:50 | DET | Jared Goff → Brock Wright, 36-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP | 13 | 24 |
| 7:38 | GB | Mason Crosby 36-yard FG | 16 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:12 | GB | Patrick Taylor 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed | 22 | 24 |
| 6:39 | DET | Riley Patterson 36-yard FG Extends lead | 22 | 27 |
| 4:49 | GB | Jordan Love → Josiah Deguara, 62-yard TD Takes leadJordan Love 2-pt run | 30 | 27 |
| 1:54 | DET | D'Andre Swift 14-yard TD run Game winnerRiley Patterson XP | 30 | 34 |
| 0:48 | DET | Riley Patterson 27-yard FG Extends lead | 30 | 37 |
Fantasy Points: Packers vs Lions, Week 18 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Amon-Ra St. Brown26.1 PTSWR10
- Allen Lazard24.5 PTSWR12
- Kalif Raymond21.4 PTSWR16
- Jared Goff17.5 PTSQB14
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 17.5 | QB14 | 21/30 | 238 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 115.7 | Start/Sit → |
| Aaron Rodgers | 14.2 | QB19 | 14/18 | 138 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 135.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Love | 8.3 | QB31 | 10/17 | 134 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 64.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tim Boyle | -0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | -1 | 0 | — |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 26.1 | WR10 | WR | 1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 109 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Allen Lazard | 24.5 | WR12 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 75 | 2 | |
| Kalif Raymond | 21.4 | WR16 | WR | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 101 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Josiah Deguara | 15.6 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 66 | 1 | |
| D'Andre Swift | 14.6 | RB18 | RB | 7 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Patrick Taylor | 13.6 | RB20 | RB | 11 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Brock Wright | 13.1 | TE10 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 51 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Davante Adams | 11.5 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 55 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tom Kennedy | 10.6 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| AJ Dillon | 7.7 | RB42 | RB | 14 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jamaal Williams | 6.2 | RB47 | RB | 13 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 4.2 | WR80 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 22 | 0 | |
| Dominique Dafney | 3.6 | TE31 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 | |
| Josh Reynolds | 2.1 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| Juwann Winfree | 1.6 | WR103 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 16 | 0 | |
| Amari Rodgers | 1.5 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Craig Reynolds | 0.2 | RB77 | RB | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Marcedes Lewis | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Godwin Igwebuike | 0.0 | — | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tyler Davis | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Green Bay Packers
Snap Share
Target Share35 targets
- Davante Adams20%, 7 targets
- Allen Lazard17%, 6 targets
- Equanimeous St. Brown14%, 5 targets
- Josiah Deguara11%, 4 targets
- Juwann Winfree9%, 3 targets
- Other29%, 10 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown34%, 10 targets
- Kalif Raymond17%, 5 targets
- D'Andre Swift17%, 5 targets
- Josh Reynolds10%, 3 targets
- Tom Kennedy7%, 2 targets
- Other14%, 4 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 56 | 95% | 10 | 34% | 1 |
| Josh Reynolds | 49 | 83% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 51 | 75% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | 42 | 71% | 5 | 17% | 1 |
| Brock Wright | 42 | 71% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Juwann Winfree | 44 | 65% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| AJ Dillon | 37 | 54% | 1 | 3% | 14 |
| D'Andre Swift | 32 | 54% | 5 | 17% | 7 |
| Patrick Taylor | 31 | 46% | 2 | 6% | 11 |
| Amari Rodgers | 31 | 46% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Josiah Deguara | 29 | 43% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | 24 | 41% | 1 | 3% | 13 |
| Tyler Davis | 24 | 35% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Davante Adams | 22 | 32% | 7 | 20% | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | 21 | 31% | 6 | 17% | 0 |
| Marcedes Lewis | 20 | 29% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Tom Kennedy | 16 | 27% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Jared Pinkney | 16 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 15 | 22% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Dominique Dafney | 15 | 22% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 8 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Craig Reynolds | 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+14.4Allen Lazard24.5 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.2Equanimeous St. Brown4.2 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume17.5 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown26.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 26.1 | 17.5 | +8.6 | 95% | 34% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 10 | 34% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 17.5 | 13.2 | +4.3 | 98% | 30 att | — | 30 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| D'Andre SwiftDET · RB | 14.6 | 12.9 | +1.7 | 54% | 27% car | — | 0 | 7 | 27% | 5 | 17% |
| Davante AdamsGB · WR | 11.5 | 11.8 | −0.3 | 32% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| AJ DillonGB · RB | 7.7 | 10.7 | −3.0 | 54% | 52% car | — | 0 | 14 | 52% | 1 | 3% |
| Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB | 13.6 | 10.4 | +3.2 | 46% | 41% car | — | 0 | 11 | 41% | 2 | 6% |
| Allen LazardGB · WR | 24.5 | 10.1 | +14.4 | 31% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 6.2 | 10.0 | −3.8 | 41% | 50% car | — | 0 | 13 | 50% | 1 | 3% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 21.4 | 9.1 | +12.3 | 71% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 5 | 17% |
| Aaron RodgersGB · QB | 14.2 | 8.6 | +5.6 | 46% | 18 att | — | 18 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Equanimeous St. BrownGB · WR | 4.2 | 8.4 | −4.2 | 75% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Jordan LoveGB · QB | 9.3 | 8.1 | +1.2 | 54% | 17 att | — | 17 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Josiah DeguaraGB · TE | 15.6 | 6.7 | +8.9 | 43% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Amari RodgersGB · WR | 1.5 | 5.1 | −3.6 | 46% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 2.1 | 5.1 | −3.0 | 83% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Juwann WinfreeGB · WR | 2.6 | 5.1 | −2.5 | 65% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Tom KennedyDET · WR | 10.6 | 3.8 | +6.8 | 27% | 7% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Brock WrightDET · TE | 13.1 | 3.4 | +9.7 | 71% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Craig ReynoldsDET · RB | 0.2 | 1.9 | −1.7 | 10% | 12% car | — | 0 | 3 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Dominique DafneyGB · TE | 3.6 | 1.7 | +1.9 | 22% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Godwin IgwebuikeDET · RB | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Marcedes LewisGB · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 29% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 22% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyler DavisGB · — | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 35% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tim BoyleDET · QB | -0.1 | 0.6 | −0.7 | 2% | 0 att | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Packers 35 targets and 27 carries; Lions 29 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Aaron Rodgers Ran hot
14 of 18 passing for 138 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 7 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Fewest points since Week 10.
Jared Goff
21 of 30 passing for 238 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.2 expected.
Davante Adams
7 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 55 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Fewest points since Week 9. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
AJ Dillon
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 14 carries (52% of the team's) for 63 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.
Fewest points since Week 14.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Ran hot
10 targets (34% of the team's), 8 catches for 109 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 12 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
D'Andre Swift
5 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 16 yards; 7 carries (27% of the team's) for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.
Allen Lazard Ran hot
6 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Kalif Raymond Ran hot
5 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 101 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 13 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Green Bay Packers
- Stock up: Patrick Taylor Jr. played 46% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.
- Stock up: Equanimeous St. Brown played 75% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
- Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 46% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Amon-Ra St. Brown played 95% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.
- Stock up: Josh Reynolds played 83% of the snaps, up from a 58% season average.
- Stock up: Brock Wright played 71% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Packers D | Lions D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.3 | 18.2 |
| RBs | 20.8 | 26.6 |
| WRs | 33.4 | 34.4 |
| TEs | 13.2 | 14.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Detroit opened at 38% win probability, fell as low as 10%, then rallied to win.
Lions win probability
Key Swings
- +26Goff → Brown, 2-yd TD41% → 67%Q2 7:00
- +25Goff → Wright, 36-yd TD59% → 84%Q3 12:50
- −29Taylor 1-yd TD run86% → 56%Q4 14:12
- −70Love → Deguara, 62-yd TD89% → 19%Q4 4:49
- +85Swift 14-yd TD run10% → 95%Q4 1:54
Swing in Lions win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Green Bay Packers | Measure | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Plays | 59 |
| 59% | Pass rate | 56% |
| 6.6 | Yds / dropback | 9.2 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 3.8 |
| 8/14 | Third downs | 4/11 |
Efficiency edge Detroit ran 7 fewer plays but gained 2.6 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- GB Adams 20% · Lazard 17% · Brown 14%
- DET Brown 34% · Swift 17% · Raymond 17%
Possession Results
| Result | GB | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 3 |
| Punts | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
DET turnover edge: +3
- The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Lions scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | Q1 15:00 | 13 | 74 | 7:18 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 7:42 | 7 | 10 | 3:13 | Downs |
| GB | Q1 4:29 | 3 | -7 | 1:32 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 2:57 | 3 | 93 | 1:28 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q1 1:29 | 8 | 33 | 3:45 | Downs |
| DET | Q2 12:44 | 10 | 57 | 5:44 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q2 7:00 | 7 | 75 | 4:26 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 2:34 | 10 | 59 | 2:32 | Field goal |
| GB | Q2 0:02 | 1 | -1 | 0:02 | End of half |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 0:29 | Punt |
| GB | Q3 14:31 | 3 | 1 | 1:32 | Fumble |
| DET | Q3 12:59 | 1 | 36 | 0:09 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q3 12:50 | 11 | 58 | 5:12 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 7:38 | 3 | 2 | 1:32 | Punt |
| GB | Q3 6:06 | 12 | 57 | 6:54 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 14:12 | 14 | 57 | 7:33 | Field goal |
| GB | Q4 6:39 | 4 | 75 | 1:50 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 4:49 | 6 | 75 | 2:55 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q4 1:54 | 2 | 0 | 0:41 | Interception |
| DET | Q4 1:13 | 4 | 6 | 0:25 | Field goal |
| GB | Q4 0:48 | 3 | 18 | 0:27 | Interception |
| DET | Q4 0:21 | 1 | -1 | 0:21 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Packers vs Lions Head-to-Head
The Packers and Lions first met in 1930 and have played 193 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 108–78–7Packers lead, 193 meetings since 1930
- Postseason
- 2–0Packers won in 1993 and 1994
- Largest Packers win
- 50–71940
- Largest Lions win
- 40–01970
Since 2021
6–4 Lions lead
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, P = Packers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 7 Packers at Lions Upcoming
- Week 18 Lions at Packers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 13 Packers at Lions, 2025 Wk 13 recap GB 31 DET 24 GB W
- 2025 Wk 1 Lions at Packers, 2025 Wk 1 recap GB 27 DET 13 GB W
- 2024 Wk 14 Packers at Lions, 2024 Wk 14 recap DET 34 GB 31 DET W
- 2024 Wk 9 Lions at Packers, 2024 Wk 9 recap DET 24 GB 14 DET W
- 2023 Wk 12 Packers at Lions, 2023 Wk 12 recap GB 29 DET 22 GB W
- 2023 Wk 4 Lions at Packers, 2023 Wk 4 recap DET 34 GB 20 DET W
- 2022 Wk 18 Lions at Packers, 2022 Wk 18 recap DET 20 GB 16 DET W
- 2022 Wk 9 Packers at Lions, 2022 Wk 9 recap DET 15 GB 9 DET W
- 2021 Wk 18 Packers at Lions DET 37 GB 30 DET W
- 2021 Wk 2 Lions at Packers, 2021 Wk 2 recap GB 35 DET 17 GB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Packers | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 13-4 | Record | 3-13-1 |
| 26.5 | Points per game | 19.1 |
| 365.6 | Yards per game | 322.6 |
| 5.8 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 21.8 | Points allowed per game | 27.5 |
| 328.2 | Yards allowed per game | 379.8 |
Packers vs Lions Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- GB −4Packers failed to cover by 11
- Total
- 45Over: 67 points scored (by 22)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 24.5 | 30 | +5.5 |
| Lions | 20.5 | 37 | +16.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Packers 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Green Bay Packers
- Against the spread
- 12–5
- Over/under
- 8–9
- ATS as favorite
- 8–5
- ATS as underdog
- 4–0
- ATS on the road
- 5–4
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 11–6
- Over/under
- 7–10
- ATS as underdog
- 11–6
- ATS at home
- 6–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Packers vs Lions Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in Detroit and Week 18 in Green Bay. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Packers or Lions player start in Week 7? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Packers and Lions players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Packers and Lions defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Packers vs Lions Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Packers vs Lions Week 18 game?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 37–30 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on January 9, 2022. See the Lions' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Packers vs Lions?
The final score was Lions 37, Packers 30. The Lions led 17–13 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 17, Lions 20.
What happened in the Packers vs Lions game?
Detroit led 17–13 at halftime and outscored Green Bay 20–17 after the break to win 37–30. The Lions finished with a 404–378 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play. Amon-Ra St. Brown led all players with 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards. The Packers committed 3 turnovers, the Lions none.
What was the game-winning score in Packers vs Lions?
D'Andre Swift's 14-yard touchdown run with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lions a 34–30 lead they never gave up.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Lions?
Amon-Ra St. Brown led the game with 26.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR10 of Week 18, on 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards. Allen Lazard was next with 24.5 (WR12). See Amon-Ra St. Brown's 2021 game log.
Who led Packers vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 21 of 30 for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns. AJ Dillon (GB) led in rushing with 14 carries for 63 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown score against the Packers?
Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 26.1 points in PPR leagues, 22.1 in half-PPR and 18.1 in standard scoring against the Packers in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards. He drew 34% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Lions?
Allen Lazard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.5 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+14.4). Equanimeous St. Brown fell furthest short, with 4.2 points on 8.4 xFP (−4.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Lions come back to beat the Packers?
The Lions' chances of winning fell as low as 10% in the fourth quarter. D'Andre Swift's 14-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. D'Andre Swift's 14-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Packers vs Lions record?
The Packers lead the all-time series 108–78–7 across 193 meetings since 1930, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Packers and Lions last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on September 20, 2021, when the Packers beat the Lions 35–17.
Have the Packers and Lions met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The Packers are 2–0 against the Lions in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Packers vs Lions?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −4, making the Green Bay Packers 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 24.5 points for the Packers and 20.5 for the Lions.
Did Packers vs Lions go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 67 points, 22 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Packers vs Lions?
The Lions covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Packers −4. The final margin was 7 points.