Final2021 Week 2

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers, Week 2 2021

Detroit Lions

Away

17

Green Bay Packers

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lions7100017
Packers7714735

DET 17GB 35 Final

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    26.8PPR pts

    22/27, 255 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Aaron Jones Sr.

    GB · RB

    41.5PPR pts

    17 ATT, 67 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 48 REC YDS, 3 REC TD

  • Lions leader

    T.J. Hockenson

    DET · TE

    20.6PPR pts

    8 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    De'Vondre Campbell

    GB

    1 INT, 13 TKL

Packers 35, Lions 17: Green Bay rallies from 3 down at halftime

Green Bay erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Detroit 21–0 after the break to win 35–17. Detroit outgained the Packers 344–323.

The Lions went 4-for-9 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Packers kept the ball for 33:25 and 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

  • +2 turnover margin GB 0 turnovers
  • +12% third-down rate GB 56% · DET 44%
  • +6:50 time of possession GB 33:25 · DET 26:35

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Lions vs Packers
LionsStatPackers
2Turnovers0
44%Third-down conversion56%
26:35Time of possession33:25
Other team stats
344Total yards323
6.1Yards per play5.3
56Plays61

Scoring Summary

The Packers scored five touchdowns; the Lions scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Lions vs Packers
TimeTeamPlayDETGB
1st quarter
10:36DETJared Goff → Quintez Cephus, 5-yard TD Takes leadAustin Seibert XP70
3:45GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 4-yard TD Ties gameMason Crosby XP77
2nd quarter
7:22DETJared Goff → T.J. Hockenson, 8-yard TD Takes leadAustin Seibert XP147
1:52GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 1-yard TD Ties gameMason Crosby XP1414
0:03DETAustin Seibert 43-yard FG Takes lead1714
3rd quarter
10:26GBAaron Rodgers → Robert Tonyan, 22-yard TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP1721
0:07GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 11-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP1728
4th quarter
12:42GBAaron Jones 1-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP1735

Fantasy Points: Lions vs Packers, Week 2 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Aaron JonesGBRB41.5 PTSRB2
  2. Aaron RodgersGBQB26.8 PTSQB5
  3. T.J. HockensonDETTE20.6 PTSTE2
  4. Davante AdamsGBWR20.1 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB26.8QB522/2725540460145.6Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB17.4QB2026/3624621446097.7Start/Sit →
Jordan LoveGBQB-0.3—————3-30—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Aaron JonesGBRB41.5RB2RB1767166483
T.J. HockensonDETTE20.6TE2TE———98661Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsGBWR20.1WR14WR———981210Start/Sit →
Quintez CephusDETWR16.3WR24WR———74631
Robert TonyanGBTE14.2TE5TE———33521Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftDETRB11.8RB21RB837054410Start/Sit →
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB6.7RB42RB725033120
Randall CobbGBWR5.6WR70WR———33260
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR4.8WR73WR———53180Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR3.8WR84WR———22180Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB3.6RB54RB51801180Start/Sit →
Trinity BensonDETWR3.4WR87WR———31240
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR1.0WR113WR———1100
Kylin HillGBRB0.8RB73RB280————
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR0.0—WR———4000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. T.J. HockensonTE53 snaps93%
  2. Quintez CephusWR51 snaps89%
  3. Kalif RaymondWR36 snaps63%
  4. D'Andre SwiftRB36 snaps63%
  5. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR34 snaps60%

Target Share34 targets

  1. T.J. Hockenson26%, 9 targets
  2. Quintez Cephus21%, 7 targets
  3. D'Andre Swift15%, 5 targets
  4. Amon-Ra St. Brown15%, 5 targets
  5. Jamaal Williams9%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. D'Andre Swift42%, 8 carries
  2. Jamaal Williams37%, 7 carries
  3. Jared Goff21%, 4 carries

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR57 snaps88%
  2. Aaron JonesRB45 snaps69%
  3. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR43 snaps66%
  4. Allen LazardWR42 snaps65%
  5. Marcedes LewisTE36 snaps55%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Davante Adams33%, 9 targets
  2. Aaron Jones22%, 6 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling15%, 4 targets
  4. Randall Cobb11%, 3 targets
  5. Robert Tonyan11%, 3 targets
  6. Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Aaron Jones55%, 17 carries
  2. AJ Dillon16%, 5 carries
  3. Aaron Rodgers13%, 4 carries
  4. Jordan Love10%, 3 carries
  5. Kylin Hill6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
T.J. HockensonDETTE5393%926%0
Quintez CephusDETWR5189%721%0
Davante AdamsGBWR5788%933%0
Aaron JonesGBRB4569%622%17
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR4366%415%0
Allen LazardGBWR4265%00%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR3663%26%0
D'Andre SwiftDETRB3663%515%8
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR3460%515%0
Marcedes LewisGBTE3655%00%0
Dominique DafneyGBTE2945%00%0
Robert TonyanGBTE2843%311%0
Trinity BensonDETWR2442%39%0
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB2239%39%7
Darren FellsDETTE1933%00%0
AJ DillonGBRB1929%14%5
Randall CobbGBWR1218%311%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR69%14%0
Kylin HillGBRB58%00%2
Tom KennedyDETWR47%00%0
Malik TaylorGBWR35%00%0

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+20.5Aaron Jones Sr.41.5 PTS vs 21.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7Marquez Valdes-Scantling0.0 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.0 xFPAaron Jones Sr.41.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB41.521.0+20.569%55% car—01755%622%
Jared GoffDET · QB19.418.4+1.0100%36 att—36421%00%
Davante AdamsGB · WR20.115.2+4.988%33% tgt—000%933%
T.J. HockensonDET · TE20.615.2+5.493%26% tgt—000%926%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB26.814.4+12.495%27 att—27413%00%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB11.813.6−1.863%42% car—0842%514%
Quintez CephusDET · WR16.311.8+4.589%20% tgt—000%720%
Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB6.79.5−2.839%37% car—0737%39%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR4.88.4−3.660%14% tgt—000%514%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR0.06.7−6.766%15% tgt—000%415%
Randall CobbGB · WR5.65.1+0.518%11% tgt—000%311%
Robert TonyanGB · TE14.25.1+9.143%11% tgt—000%311%
Trinity BensonDET · WR3.45.1−1.742%9% tgt—000%39%
AJ DillonGB · RB3.64.9−1.329%16% car—0516%14%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR3.83.4+0.463%6% tgt—000%26%
Jordan LoveGB · QB-0.31.9−2.25%0 att—0310%00%
Equanimeous St. BrownGB · WR1.01.7−0.79%4% tgt—000%14%
Jason CabindaDET · RB1.41.7−0.3—3% tgt—000%13%
Kylin HillGB · RB0.81.3−0.58%6% car—026%00%

Team totals: Lions 35 targets and 19 carries; Packers 27 targets and 31 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

Jared Goff

DET · QB · 19.4 pts on 18.4 expected

26 of 36 passing for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 46 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Aaron Rodgers Ran hot

GB · QB · 26.8 pts on 14.4 expected

22 of 27 passing for 255 yards, 4 touchdowns; 4 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

T.J. Hockenson Ran hot

DET · TE · 20.6 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

D'Andre Swift

DET · RB · 11.8 pts on 13.6 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 41 yards; 8 carries (42% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Aaron Jones Sr. Ran hot

GB · RB · 41.5 pts on 21.0 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 48 yards and 3 touchdowns; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (6). Season high in carries (17).

Davante Adams Strong role

GB · WR · 20.1 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 8 catches for 121 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Robert Tonyan Ran hot

GB · TE · 14.2 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Robert Tonyan →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

  • Stock up: Quintez Cephus played 89% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Aaron Jones Sr. played 69% of the snaps, up from a 49% season average.
  • Stock up: Davante Adams played 88% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
  • Stock down: Kylin Hill played 8% of the snaps, down from a 25% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Lions defense and Packers defense
Points allowed toLions DPackers D
QBs18.218.3
RBs26.620.8
WRs34.433.4
TEs14.113.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Green Bay opened at 80% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Packers win probability

Packers win probability by game minutePackers started at 80%, stood at 61% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −18Goff → Cephus, 5-yd TD79% → 61%Q1 10:36
  2. +20Rodgers → Jones, 4-yd TD58% → 78%Q1 3:45
  3. −24Goff → Hockenson, 8-yd TD75% → 51%Q2 7:22
  4. +27Rodgers → Jones, 1-yd TD46% → 73%Q2 1:52
  5. +26Rodgers → Tonyan, 22-yd TD58% → 84%Q3 10:26

Swing in Packers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Lions vs Packers
Detroit LionsMeasureGreen Bay Packers
56Plays61
66%Pass rate49%
6.4Yds / dropback7.6
5.7Yds / carry3.1
4/9Third downs5/9

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 5 more plays and gained 1.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DET Hockenson 26% · Cephus 20% · Brown 14%
  • GB Adams 33% · Jones 22% · Valdes-Scantling 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Lions vs Packers
ResultDETGB
Touchdowns25
Field goals10
Punts23
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs20

GB turnover edge: +2

  • The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Packers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DETQ1 15:007754:24Touchdown
GBQ1 10:3611756:51Touchdown
DETQ1 3:45874:44Punt
GBQ2 14:013-31:40Punt
DETQ2 12:219614:59Touchdown
GBQ2 7:2210565:30Touchdown
DETQ2 1:527351:49Field goal
GBQ2 0:031-10:03End of half
GBQ3 15:008874:34Touchdown
DETQ3 10:268504:33Downs
GBQ3 5:5311755:46Touchdown
DETQ3 0:071-20:04Fumble
GBQ3 0:035232:21Touchdown
DETQ4 12:42674:21Punt
GBQ4 8:216204:25Punt
DETQ4 3:563260:22Interception
GBQ4 3:34380:27Punt
DETQ4 3:078591:19Downs
GBQ4 1:483-31:48End 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.

Lions vs Packers Head-to-Head

The Lions and Packers 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 Lions win
40–01970
Largest Packers win
50–71940

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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Lions vs Packers
LionsStatPackers
3-13-1Record13-4
19.1Points per game26.5
322.6Yards per game365.6
5.2Yards per play5.8
27.5Points allowed per game21.8
379.8Yards allowed per game328.2

Lions vs Packers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −11.5Packers covered by 6.5
Total
49.5Over: 52 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers30.535+4.5
Lions19.017−2.0

The Packers beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Detroit Lions

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
2–0
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Lions vs Packers 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.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Lions vs Packers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Lions vs Packers Week 2 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 35–17 in Week 2 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on September 20, 2021. See the Packers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Lions vs Packers?

The final score was Packers 35, Lions 17. The Lions led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 0, Packers 21.

What happened in the Lions vs Packers game?

Green Bay erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Detroit 21–0 after the break to win 35–17. Detroit outgained the Packers 344–323. Aaron Jones led all players with 6 catches for 48 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 17 carries for 67 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Lions committed 2 turnovers, the Packers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Packers?

Aaron Jones led the game with 41.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 2, on 6 catches for 48 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 17 carries for 67 rushing yards and a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers was next with 26.8 (QB5). See Aaron Jones's 2021 game log.

Who led Lions vs Packers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 22 of 27 for 255 yards and 4 touchdowns. Aaron Jones (GB) led in rushing with 17 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. Davante Adams (GB) led in receiving with 8 catches for 121 yards.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones score against the Lions?

Aaron Jones scored 41.5 points in PPR leagues, 38.5 in half-PPR and 35.5 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 2 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 48 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 17 carries for 67 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Packers?

Aaron Jones Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 41.5 PPR points on 21.0 xFP (+20.5). Marquez Valdes-Scantling fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 6.7 xFP (−6.7). 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 Packers beat the Lions?

The Packers beat the Lions 35–17 because they won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Packers?

The Packers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Lions gave the ball away 2 times and the Packers not at all. The Packers won the game.

What is the all-time Lions vs Packers 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 Lions and Packers last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 13, 2020, when the Packers beat the Lions 31–24.

Have the Lions and Packers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The Lions are 0–2 against the Packers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Lions vs Packers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −11.5, making the Green Bay Packers 11.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 30.5 points for the Packers and 19.0 for the Lions.

Did Lions vs Packers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 52 points, 2.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Lions vs Packers?

The Packers covered by 6.5 against the closing line of Packers −11.5. The final margin was 18 points.