Bates kicks winning field goal as Lions beat Packers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 01:01 · Archive

Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Lions improved to 4-2 and won their second straight game for the first time this season, placing them in third in the NFC North behind Minnesota and Chicago. The Packers fell to 4-3 and lost their three-game winning streak, dropping to last place in the NFC North.

The Lions drove for the winning score in the final moments. Jordan Love's pass to Josh Jacobs fell incomplete in the end zone, and Trey Smack missed a 35-yard field goal for the Packers. Detroit's Dan Goff connected with Sam LaPorta on an 18-yard pass, and a late-hit penalty on Karl Brooks moved the Lions into field-goal range at the Green Bay 45-yard line. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 15 yards before another Brooks penalty for being offside gave Detroit a first down at the Packers 15, setting up Bates' winning kick.

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• Jake Bates kicks 22-yard FG as time expires to give Lions 20-17 win over PackersLions improve to 4-2 while Packers fall to 4-3.WILX · 26 Oct, 00:03
• Jake Bates kicks 22-yard FG as time expires to give Lions 20-17 win over PackersDETROIT (AP) — Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Lions (4-2) have won two straight for the first time this season, putting them in third place in the NFC North behind Minnesota (6-0) and Chicago [...]Woodtv · 25 Oct, 23:55

In this story: Detroit Lions · Green Bay Packers · Jake Bates · Dan Campbell · Jahmyr Gibbs · Jordan Love

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