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And just like that, everything looks good in Green Bay. The Packers were able to secure their first regular season victory by beating NFC rival North Lions at Lambeau Field 35-17. That said, it looked like the Packers’ struggles that were apparent in their opening loss to the Saints were going to lift their heads again as Detroit came out shooting. They took a quick lead with a 75-yard touchdown to open the game and even entered the half with a three-point lead. However, Aaron Rodgers and Co. was able to hit the gas in the second half, passing the Lions 21-0 to close the game.
Rodgers finished with four touchdowns on the night while completing 22 of his 27 throws for 255 yards. While Rodgers himself had a rebounding night himself, the Packers offense went through running back Aaron Jones for most of the winning effort. He finished with 67 rushing yards while catching his six targets for 48 yards. He also had four total touchdowns (three on reception, one on the ground), which tied a Lambeau Field record. Meanwhile, Jared Goff made 26 of 36 shots for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. TJ Hockenson was his go-to target, catching eight passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.
From there, the Packers will travel to San Francisco for a prime-time game against the 49ers – who just picked up a win over the Eagles – on Sunday Night Football. As for the Lions, they will pick up the pieces and wait for the Baltimore Ravens, who will head to Ford Field after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.
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