5 Key Stats From Lions’ 20-17 Week 7 Win Over Packers That Tell The Real Story
The Detroit Lions found a way to win a sloppy but crucial NFC North game on Sunday, beating the Green Bay Packers 20-17 at Ford Field. It wasn’t pretty, but division wins never need to be.
Senior writer Tim Twentyman broke down the numbers on DetroitLions.com, and here are the five stats that really stand out from Week 7:
1. Jared Goff – 22/32, 303 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT
Goff was efficient again when it mattered. No interceptions despite two near-picks, and he moved the ball late when the game was tied. His connection with Amon-Ra St. Brown (9 catches, 153 yards) was the difference.
2. Aidan Hutchinson – Game-Wrecking Pressure
Hutchinson recorded a crucial sack on Jordan Love in the fourth quarter and had 4 QB pressures. That pressure led to Brian Branch’s interception that kept Green Bay from extending their lead.
3. Roger McCreary’s Lions Debut – Immediate Impact
Acquired recently, McCreary played in a 5-man cornerback rotation with D.J. Reed, Khalil Dorsey, and Rock Ya-Sin. He finished with 6 tackles and a clutch PBU on 4th down that forced a Packers punt in the third quarter.
4. 78% Offensive Snap Rate for St. Brown on a Bad Ankle
Despite tweaking his ankle, St. Brown still played 78% of snaps. He only played 7 snaps in the 4th quarter due to the injury, but his 9/11 for 153 yards in the first three quarters built the lead.
5. Jake Bates – 2/2 Including Game-Winner
Bates hit from 22 yards as time expired to win it. The Lions controlled time of possession 33:12 to 26:48 and kept the ball for the final 5:03 without giving Green Bay a chance to answer.
The Lions move to 4-2 (5-1 in some early stat sheets) and now face a massive test: undefeated Minnesota Vikings (6-0) in Week 8 at Ford Field.
