Final2022 Week 18

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers, Week 18 2022

Detroit Lions

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20

Green Bay Packers

Home

16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lions337720
Packers637016

DET 20GB 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jared Goff

    DET · QB

    9.5PPR pts

    23/34, 224 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jamaal Williams

    DET · RB

    19.2PPR pts

    16 ATT, 72 YDS, 2 TD

  • Packers leader

    Christian Watson

    GB · WR

    16.6PPR pts

    5 REC, 104 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kerby Joseph

    DET

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Lions 20, Packers 16: Detroit rallies from 3 down at halftime

Detroit erased a 9–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 14–7 after the break to win 20–16. The Lions finished with a 323–291 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play.

The Packers went 4-for-12 on third down and committed two 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

  • +0.3 yards/play DET 5.4 · GB 5.1
  • +2 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
  • +32 total yards DET 323 · GB 291

Game Highlights

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Lions vs Packers
LionsStatPackers
5.4Yards per play5.1
0Turnovers2
323Total yards291
Other team stats
60Plays57
33%Third-down conversion33%
27:45Time of possession32:15

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Packers scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Lions vs Packers
TimeTeamPlayDETGB
1st quarter
11:21GBMason Crosby 22-yard FG Takes lead03
7:00DETMichael Badgley 37-yard FG Ties game33
1:54GBMason Crosby 49-yard FG Takes lead36
2nd quarter
12:56GBMason Crosby 48-yard FG Extends lead39
0:00DETMichael Badgley 33-yard FG69
3rd quarter
8:05DETJamaal Williams 1-yard TD run Takes leadMichael Badgley XP139
3:17GBAaron Rodgers → Allen Lazard, 13-yard TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP1316
4th quarter
5:55DETJamaal Williams 1-yard TD run Game winnerMichael Badgley XP2016

Fantasy Points: Lions vs Packers, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jamaal WilliamsDETRB19.2 PTSRB3
  2. Christian WatsonGBWR16.6 PTSWR13
  3. D'Andre SwiftDETRB15.6 PTSRB12
  4. Allen LazardGBWR14.1 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jared GoffDETQB9.5QB2323/342240025085.9Start/Sit →
Aaron RodgersGBQB12.2QB1717/2720511310083.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB19.2RB3RB16722————
Christian WatsonGBWR16.6WR13WR2120651040Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftDETRB15.6RB12RB625077610Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR14.1WR19WR20064411
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR10.9WR33WR———96490Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR10.6WR34WR———64660Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesGBRB7.8RB33RB1248043200
Robert TonyanGBTE5.9TE28TE———33290Start/Sit →
DJ CharkDETWR4.4WR71WR———43140
AJ DillonGBRB3.3RB58RB93303000Start/Sit →
Randall CobbGBWR3.1WR86WR———22110
Josh ReynoldsDETWR2.6WR89WR———21160
Justin JacksonDETRB2.3RB64RB12011110
James MitchellDETTE1.7TE49TE———1170
Romeo DoubsGBWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →
Brock WrightDETTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Shane ZylstraDETTE0.0—TE———1000
Jameson WilliamsDETWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR53 snaps85%
  2. DJ CharkWR40 snaps65%
  3. Brock WrightTE36 snaps58%
  4. Jamaal WilliamsRB30 snaps48%
  5. Josh ReynoldsWR25 snaps40%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown27%, 9 targets
  2. D'Andre Swift21%, 7 targets
  3. Kalif Raymond18%, 6 targets
  4. DJ Chark12%, 4 targets
  5. Josh Reynolds6%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Jamaal Williams64%, 16 carries
  2. D'Andre Swift24%, 6 carries
  3. Jared Goff8%, 2 carries
  4. Justin Jackson4%, 1 carries

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Allen LazardWR54 snaps90%
  2. Christian WatsonWR52 snaps87%
  3. Robert TonyanTE37 snaps62%
  4. Aaron JonesRB33 snaps55%
  5. AJ DillonRB31 snaps52%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Allen Lazard23%, 6 targets
  2. Christian Watson23%, 6 targets
  3. Aaron Jones15%, 4 targets
  4. Robert Tonyan12%, 3 targets
  5. AJ Dillon12%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Aaron Jones43%, 12 carries
  2. AJ Dillon32%, 9 carries
  3. Aaron Rodgers11%, 3 carries
  4. Allen Lazard7%, 2 carries
  5. Christian Watson7%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Allen LazardGBWR5490%623%2
Christian WatsonGBWR5287%623%2
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR5385%927%0
DJ CharkDETWR4065%412%0
Robert TonyanGBTE3762%312%0
Brock WrightDETTE3658%13%0
Aaron JonesGBRB3355%415%12
AJ DillonGBRB3152%312%9
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB3048%00%16
Marcedes LewisGBTE2745%00%0
Josh ReynoldsDETWR2540%26%0
D'Andre SwiftDETRB2439%721%6
Romeo DoubsGBWR2338%28%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR2337%618%0
Shane ZylstraDETTE2235%13%0
Randall CobbGBWR1932%28%0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR1524%13%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1423%00%0
James MitchellDETTE1118%13%0
Tyler DavisGBTE813%00%0
Justin JacksonDETRB610%13%1
Samori ToureGBWR23%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+8.9Jamaal Williams19.2 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.5AJ Dillon3.3 PTS vs 10.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume15.7 xFPJared Goff9.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jared GoffDET · QB9.515.7−6.2100%34 att—3428%00%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB15.615.5+0.139%24% car—0624%721%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR10.915.0−4.185%27% tgt—000%927%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB7.814.4−6.655%43% car—01243%415%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB12.213.4−1.2100%27 att—27311%00%
Allen LazardGB · WR14.111.3+2.890%23% tgt—027%623%
Christian WatsonGB · WR16.611.3+5.387%23% tgt—027%623%
AJ DillonGB · RB3.310.8−7.552%32% car—0932%312%
Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB19.210.3+8.948%64% car—01664%00%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR10.610.0+0.637%18% tgt—000%618%
DJ CharkDET · WR4.46.7−2.365%12% tgt—000%412%
Robert TonyanGB · TE5.95.0+0.962%12% tgt—000%312%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR2.63.3−0.740%6% tgt—000%26%
Randall CobbGB · WR3.13.3−0.232%8% tgt—000%28%
Romeo DoubsGB · WR0.03.3−3.338%8% tgt—000%28%
Justin JacksonDET · RB2.32.30.010%4% car—014%13%
Brock WrightDET · TE0.01.7−1.758%3% tgt—000%13%
James MitchellDET · TE1.71.70.018%3% tgt—000%13%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR0.01.7−1.724%3% tgt—000%13%
Shane ZylstraDET · TE0.01.7−1.735%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Lions 33 targets and 25 carries; Packers 26 targets and 28 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jared Goff Unlucky

DET · QB · 9.5 pts on 15.7 expected

23 of 34 passing for 224 yards; 2 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Aaron Rodgers

GB · QB · 12.2 pts on 13.4 expected

17 of 27 passing for 205 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

D'Andre Swift

DET · RB · 15.6 pts on 15.5 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 61 yards; 6 carries (24% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.5 expected.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET · WR · 10.9 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →

Aaron Jones Sr. Unlucky

GB · RB · 7.8 pts on 14.4 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards; 12 carries (43% of the team's) for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Allen Lazard

GB · WR · 14.1 pts on 11.3 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.3 expected.

Christian Watson Ran hot

GB · WR · 16.6 pts on 11.3 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 104 yards; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 12 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.3 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Christian Watson →

AJ Dillon Unlucky

GB · RB · 3.3 pts on 10.8 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 9 carries (32% of the team's) for 33 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

  • Stock up: Jamaal Williams led the backfield with 48% of the snaps after trailing D'Andre Swift before this game.
  • Stock down: D'Andre Swift lost the backfield lead: 39% of the snaps to Jamaal Williams's 48%.
  • Stock down: Josh Reynolds played 40% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Christian Watson played 87% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
  • Stock down: Romeo Doubs played 38% of the snaps, down from a 65% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Lions defense and Packers defense
Points allowed toLions DPackers D
QBs22.315.0
RBs19.323.7
WRs37.730.5
TEs13.59.8

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

How the Game Swung

Green Bay opened at 63% win probability, climbed as high as 81%, then lost.

Packers win probability

Packers win probability by game minutePackers started at 63%, stood at 71% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9Badgley 37-yd FG71% → 62%Q1 7:00
  2. −10Badgley 33-yd FG81% → 71%Q2 0:00
  3. −32Williams 1-yd TD run71% → 39%Q3 8:05
  4. +36Rodgers → Lazard, 13-yd TD36% → 72%Q3 3:17
  5. −59Williams 1-yd TD run79% → 20%Q4 5:55

Swing in Packers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Lions vs Packers
Detroit LionsMeasureGreen Bay Packers
60Plays57
58%Pass rate51%
6.3Yds / dropback6.5
4.2Yds / carry3.7
4/12Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 3 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • DET Brown 27% · Swift 21% · Raymond 18%
  • GB Lazard 23% · Watson 23% · Jones 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Lions vs Packers
ResultDETGB
Touchdowns21
Field goals23
Punts41
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals11

DET turnover edge: +2

  • The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:007753:39Field goal
DETQ1 11:21340:54Punt
GBQ1 10:27481:55Downs
DETQ1 8:325121:32Field goal
GBQ1 7:008365:06Field goal
DETQ1 1:54371:37Punt
GBQ1 0:177252:21Field goal
DETQ2 12:5612486:43Missed FG
GBQ2 6:137404:57Fumble
DETQ2 1:1610701:16Field goal
DETQ3 15:00381:47Punt
GBQ3 13:138413:41Missed FG
DETQ3 9:323571:27Touchdown
GBQ3 8:059834:48Touchdown
DETQ3 3:17350:59Punt
GBQ3 2:185123:20Punt
DETQ4 13:5813758:03Touchdown
GBQ4 5:556122:28Interception
DETQ4 3:278383:27End 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Lions vs Packers
LionsStatPackers
9-8Record8-9
26.6Points per game21.8
380.0Yards per game337.9
5.9Yards per play5.5
25.1Points allowed per game21.8
392.4Yards allowed per game336.5

Lions vs Packers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −4.5Packers failed to cover by 8.5
Total
48.5Under: 36 points scored (by 12.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers26.516−10.5
Lions22.020−2.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Lions 3–1 ATS, overs and unders 2–2.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Detroit Lions

Against the spread
12–5
Over/under
10–7
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
9–3
ATS on the road
5–3

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
8–9
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
4–7
ATS as underdog
4–2
ATS at home
4–5

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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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Lions vs Packers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Lions vs Packers Week 18 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20–16 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on January 8, 2023. See the Lions' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Lions vs Packers?

The final score was Lions 20, Packers 16. The Packers led 9–6 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 14, Packers 7.

What happened in the Lions vs Packers game?

Detroit erased a 9–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 14–7 after the break to win 20–16. The Lions finished with a 323–291 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play. Jamaal Williams led all players with 16 carries for 72 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Packers committed 2 turnovers, the Lions none.

What was the game-winning score in Lions vs Packers?

Jamaal Williams' 1-yard touchdown run with 5:55 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lions a 20–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Packers?

Jamaal Williams led the game with 19.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 18, on 16 carries for 72 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Christian Watson was next with 16.6 (WR13).

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

Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 23 of 34 for 224 yards. Jamaal Williams (DET) led in rushing with 16 carries for 72 yards and 2 touchdowns. Christian Watson (GB) led in receiving with 5 catches for 104 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jamaal Williams score against the Packers?

Jamaal Williams scored 19.2 fantasy points against the Packers in Week 18 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 16 carries for 72 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 64% of his team's carries.

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

Jamaal Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.2 PPR points on 10.3 xFP (+8.9). AJ Dillon fell furthest short, with 3.3 points on 10.8 xFP (−7.5). 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 19% in the third quarter. Jamaal Williams' 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jamaal Williams' 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

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 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on November 6, 2022, when the Lions beat the Packers 15–9.

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 −4.5, making the Green Bay Packers 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 26.5 points for the Packers and 22.0 for the Lions.

Did Lions vs Packers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 36 points, 12.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Lions vs Packers?

The Lions covered as 4.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Packers −4.5. The final margin was 4 points.