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Lions Kick Off Quest to Win NFC North with 1st Division Game of Year Against Surging Packers at Home
Detroit needs a division win to keep pace with Minnesota, while Green Bay brings a three-game winning streak and a defense allowing 24 points in that stretch.
- 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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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.
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'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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Leaning Left12Leaning Right9Center28Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 25%
C 57%
R 18%
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