Lions Beat Packers 20-17 on Last-Play Field Goal to Bail Out Dan Campbell's Failed 4th-Down Gamble
Jake Bates converted a 22-yard kick as time expired, and Tom Brady criticized two roughing-the-passer calls that helped set up Detroit’s winning drive.
- On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired, securing a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
- Multiple penalties impacted the outcome, as the Packers received two roughing the passer calls during the Lions' game-winning drive, including one against Karl Brooks.
- Fox analyst Tom Brady repeatedly criticized the officiating during the broadcast, calling the Brooks penalty "definitely not roughing the passer" and responding "There's no way" to the flag.
- The Lions improved to 4-2 with the victory, while the Packers fell to 4-3 and dropped to last place in the NFC North standings.
- Green Bay hosts Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 29, while Detroit prepares to face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
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Lions beat Packers 20-17 on last-play field goal to bail out Dan Campbell’s failed 4th-down gamble
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell’s latest gamble did not pan out and the Detroit Lions made plays in all three phases — with some yellow flags that went their way — to bail out the aggressive coach. Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give Detroit a 20-17 win over the...
Xavier McKinney Questions Refs After Packers' Loss to Lions, 'A Lot of S--t That Doesn't Make Sense'
The Green Bay Packers had a number of costly penalties in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, and they clearly disagreed with some of the calls made by the officials.
What a gambler victory for Detroit! The Lions beat the Green Bay Packers in a crime story with 20:17. The decision takes place only after the clock expires.
NFL Under Fire After Official Penalizes Packers for Getting Kicked in the Midsection by Amon-Ra St. Brown During Lions Clash
The Green Bay Packers swept the Detroit Lions last season, winning both meetings and adding another chapter to one of the NFC North’s fiercest rivalries. Detroit finally got a chance to respond on Sunday, but its 20-17 victory at Ford Field came amid a controversial officiating sequence that left Packers fans questioning the league. The […]
'There's no way': Tom Brady does not hold back on referees on Fox broadcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday thanks to a Jake Bates field goal on the final play. But the officials played a big role in the outcome, too, and analyst Tom Brady wasn’t happy about it. Calling the game for Fox, Brady repeatedly took issue with the penalties, including a…
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