Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Match Player Stats
The detroit lions vs green bay packers match player stats from September 7, 2025, tell a much deeper story than the final score alone. Green Bay defeated Detroit 27-13 in Week 1 at home, opening the season with a 1-0 record while the Lions dropped to 0-1. Jordan Love delivered an efficient passing performance for the Packers, while Jared Goff moved the ball frequently through the air but finished with an interception. Green Bay also created a clear defensive advantage, recording four sacks, nine tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits compared with Detroit’s zero sacks and two quarterback hits.
The numbers show that this was not simply a game decided by one big play. Green Bay combined efficient quarterback play, productive rushing, explosive receiving opportunities, and consistent defensive pressure. Detroit, meanwhile, produced more passing volume but struggled to turn that production into enough points.
For readers looking for a complete statistical breakdown, this article examines the passing, rushing, receiving, defensive, kicking, punting, and return numbers from the matchup. It also explains what those figures reveal about how the game developed.
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Match Player Stats: Game Overview
The game took place on September 7, 2025, during Week 1 of the NFL season. Green Bay entered the matchup as the home team and finished with a 27-13 victory.
| Game Detail | Result |
| Game | Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers |
| Date | September 7, 2025 |
| Competition | NFL |
| Week | Week 1 |
| Final Score | Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 13 |
| Detroit Record | 0-1 |
| Green Bay Record | 1-0 |
| Venue | Green Bay home game |
| Game ID | 401772722 |
The scoring pattern is particularly useful when examining the contest.
Detroit scored 0 points in the first quarter, 3 in the second, 3 in the third, and 7 in the fourth. Green Bay scored 10, 7, 0, and 10 across the four quarters.
That means the Packers built a 17-0 advantage during the first half. Detroit eventually scored 13 points, but the early deficit placed greater pressure on the Lions during the second half.
Green Bay’s scoring distribution also shows that the Packers did not rely entirely on an early burst. After being held scoreless in the third quarter, they added another 10 points in the fourth.
Jared Goff vs Jordan Love Passing Stats
The quarterback numbers provide one of the clearest statistical contrasts in the game.
Jared Goff’s performance
Jared Goff completed 31 of 39 passes for 225 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
His completion rate was approximately 79.5 percent, which shows that Detroit was able to complete a high percentage of its attempts.
However, the total passing yardage was relatively modest compared with the number of completions. Goff averaged approximately 5.8 yards per attempt based on the supplied figures.
His recorded numbers were:
| Statistic | Jared Goff |
| Completions | 31 |
| Attempts | 39 |
| Completion Rate | 79.5% |
| Passing Yards | 225 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| QBR | 48.2 |
| Passer Rating | 88.6 |
Goff’s 31 completions were a major part of Detroit’s offensive production. The Lions completed 31 passes as a team for 225 yards, meaning their passing offense accounted for the majority of their total offensive yardage.
The challenge was converting that passing volume into points.
Detroit finished with only 13 points despite completing 31 passes. That gap between completion volume and scoring output is one of the most important details in the box score.
Jordan Love’s performance
Jordan Love completed 16 of 22 attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
His completion rate was approximately 72.7 percent. He averaged approximately 8.5 yards per attempt, significantly higher than Goff’s approximately 5.8 yards per attempt.
| Statistic | Jordan Love |
| Completions | 16 |
| Attempts | 22 |
| Completion Rate | 72.7% |
| Passing Yards | 188 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| QBR | 92.5 |
| Passer Rating | 128.6 |
Love’s statistical efficiency stands out immediately.
He attempted 17 fewer passes than Goff but finished only 37 yards behind him in passing yardage. That means Green Bay generated considerably more yardage per passing attempt.
The difference becomes even more important when touchdowns and turnovers are included. Love threw two touchdowns without an interception, while Goff threw one touchdown and one interception.
The supplied data also records a 92.5 QBR and 128.6 passer rating for Love compared with a 48.2 QBR and 88.6 passer rating for Goff.
Passing Efficiency Tells a Different Story Than Completion Volume
A simple look at completions could make Detroit’s passing performance appear dominant because Goff completed 31 passes compared with Love’s 16.
But completion totals do not tell the entire story.
Goff’s 31 completions produced 225 yards. Love’s 16 completions produced 188 yards.
This means Green Bay needed fewer completions to generate nearly the same amount of passing yardage.
The average yards per completion also highlights the difference:
- Goff produced approximately 7.3 yards per completion.
- Love produced approximately 11.8 yards per completion.
Those figures closely match the team receiving averages supplied in the game data.
This is an important lesson when reading football statistics. High completion volume can indicate sustained possession and short completions, while a lower number of completions can still generate substantial production when the offense creates more yards on individual plays.
Detroit Lions Rushing Stats
Detroit’s rushing attack struggled to produce significant yardage.
The Lions recorded 22 rushing attempts for 46 yards, an average of 2.1 yards per carry, with no rushing touchdowns.
| Detroit Rushing Statistic | Value |
| Attempts | 22 |
| Yards | 46 |
| Average | 2.1 yards |
| Rushing TDs | 0 |
David Montgomery led Detroit in rushing with 11 carries for 25 yards.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average |
| David Montgomery | 11 | 25 | 2.3 |
Montgomery’s 25 yards represented more than half of Detroit’s listed rushing yardage.
The low team rushing average is significant because it limited another avenue for offensive production. Detroit could move the football through completions, but the rushing game did not provide comparable efficiency.
A 2.1-yard team average also makes it more difficult to consistently create favorable down-and-distance situations.
Green Bay Packers Rushing Stats
Green Bay produced 78 rushing yards on 25 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per carry.
| Green Bay Rushing Statistic | Value |
| Attempts | 25 |
| Yards | 78 |
| Average | 3.1 yards |
| Rushing TDs | 1 |
Josh Jacobs led the Packers with 19 carries for 66 yards and one rushing touchdown.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Josh Jacobs | 19 | 66 | 3.5 | 1 |
Jacobs accounted for most of Green Bay’s rushing production.
The difference between the two rushing attacks was 32 yards in favor of Green Bay. The Packers also scored one rushing touchdown while Detroit failed to score on the ground.
Although 3.1 yards per carry is not an enormous average, Green Bay’s rushing game still produced more yardage and a touchdown than Detroit’s ground attack.
Detroit Receiving Stats
Detroit’s passing volume translated directly into its team receiving totals.
The Lions recorded 31 receptions for 225 yards and one receiving touchdown.
| Detroit Receiving Statistic | Value |
| Receptions | 31 |
| Receiving Yards | 225 |
| Average | 7.3 yards |
| Receiving TDs | 1 |
Sam LaPorta was Detroit’s leading receiver, recording six receptions for 79 yards.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average |
| Sam LaPorta | 6 | 79 | 13.2 |
LaPorta’s 79 yards represented a significant portion of Detroit’s passing production.
Isaac TeSlaa recorded Detroit’s receiving touchdown, finishing with one reception for 13 yards.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TD |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 1 | 13 | 1 |
The receiving statistics show that Detroit had individual production through LaPorta and received its only touchdown through TeSlaa.
However, the Lions still finished with only 13 total points.
Green Bay Receiving Stats
Green Bay recorded 16 receptions for 188 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
| Green Bay Receiving Statistic | Value |
| Receptions | 16 |
| Receiving Yards | 188 |
| Average | 11.8 yards |
| Receiving TDs | 2 |
Romeo Doubs led Green Bay in receiving yardage with two receptions for 68 yards.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average |
| Romeo Doubs | 2 | 68 | 34.0 |
The 34.0-yard average per reception is one of the most eye-catching individual statistics in the box score.
Jayden Reed and Tucker Kraft each recorded a receiving touchdown.
| Player | Receiving TDs |
| Jayden Reed | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | 1 |
Green Bay’s receiving group therefore generated fewer total receptions than Detroit’s group but averaged substantially more yards per reception.
That contrast reinforces the larger statistical theme of the game: Detroit had greater completion volume, while Green Bay generated more yardage per completed pass.
Detroit’s Offensive Production
Looking at the complete offensive figures provides additional context.
Detroit recorded:
- 22 rushing attempts
- 46 rushing yards
- 2.1 rushing average
- 0 rushing touchdowns
- 31 receptions
- 225 receiving yards
- 7.3 yards per reception
- 1 receiving touchdown
Combining the listed rushing and receiving yardage gives Detroit 271 yards of production from those categories.
The Lions also avoided fumbles according to the supplied data.
There were no Detroit fumbles listed, and the Packers did not record an interception against Goff’s team beyond the defensive interception credited to Evan Williams in the Green Bay defensive statistics.
The central issue for Detroit was therefore not simply a lack of offensive activity. The team generated substantial passing volume but did not turn enough of that activity into points.
Green Bay’s Offensive Production
Green Bay’s listed offensive totals were:
- 25 rushing attempts
- 78 rushing yards
- 3.1 rushing average
- 1 rushing touchdown
- 16 receptions
- 188 receiving yards
- 11.8 yards per reception
- 2 receiving touchdowns
Adding the listed rushing and receiving yardage gives Green Bay 266 yards across those categories.
Interestingly, that total is close to Detroit’s corresponding 271 yards.
Yet the Packers scored 27 points while Detroit scored 13.
That is an important statistical distinction. Similar combined yardage does not automatically lead to similar scoring. Efficiency, touchdowns, turnovers, field position, and defensive plays can all influence the final result.
Detroit Lions Defensive Stats
Detroit recorded 52 total team tackles, including 34 solo tackles.
| Detroit Defensive Statistic | Value |
| Total Tackles | 52 |
| Solo Tackles | 34 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Tackles for Loss | 2 |
| Passes Defended | 1 |
| QB Hits | 2 |
Jack Campbell led the Lions with 10 total tackles and five solo tackles.
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles |
| Jack Campbell | 10 | 5 |
The most notable number in Detroit’s defensive statistics is zero sacks.
The Lions recorded only two quarterback hits and two tackles for loss in the supplied data. That stands in sharp contrast to Green Bay’s defensive pressure.
Green Bay Packers Defensive Stats
Green Bay recorded 84 total tackles, including 43 solo tackles.
| Green Bay Defensive Statistic | Value |
| Total Tackles | 84 |
| Solo Tackles | 43 |
| Sacks | 4 |
| Tackles for Loss | 9 |
| Passes Defended | 2 |
| QB Hits | 9 |
Edgerrin Cooper led the Packers with 12 total tackles and eight solo tackles.
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles |
| Edgerrin Cooper | 12 | 8 |
The Packers also produced four sacks and nine quarterback hits.
Rashan Gary led the sack totals with 1.5 sacks. Devonte Wyatt recorded one sack, while Lukas Van Ness also recorded one sack.
The remaining sack production was distributed among other Green Bay defenders.
The difference in quarterback pressure is one of the clearest defensive contrasts in the game:
| Defensive Category | Detroit | Green Bay |
| Total Tackles | 52 | 84 |
| Solo Tackles | 34 | 43 |
| Sacks | 0 | 4 |
| Tackles for Loss | 2 | 9 |
| Passes Defended | 1 | 2 |
| QB Hits | 2 | 9 |
Green Bay had advantages in every listed category.
The Defensive Pressure Gap
The four-sack difference deserves particular attention.
Detroit recorded zero sacks and two quarterback hits. Green Bay recorded four sacks and nine quarterback hits.
That means the Packers registered seven more quarterback hits and four more sacks.
Pressure can affect an offense even when it does not result in a sack. It can shorten the time available for a quarterback to survey the field, disrupt timing, and create difficult down-and-distance situations.
The supplied statistics do not provide enough information to assign every offensive result directly to pressure, so it would be inappropriate to claim that every Detroit scoring issue was caused by Green Bay’s pass rush.
However, the box score clearly establishes that Green Bay generated substantially more defensive pressure.
Turnovers and Ball Security
Turnovers were another important part of the statistical profile.
Detroit had no fumbles listed and no interceptions credited defensively.
Green Bay also had no fumbles listed.
However, Evan Williams recorded an interception for Green Bay.
That gave the Packers an important takeaway against Goff.
The turnover numbers therefore favor Green Bay in the listed defensive statistics because the Packers produced an interception while Detroit did not record one.
Ball security was otherwise strong on both sides because neither team was credited with a fumble.
Special Teams Statistics
Special teams also contributed measurable production to the game.
Detroit kicking
Jake Bates converted both of his field-goal attempts and made his extra-point attempt.
| Statistic | Jake Bates |
| Field Goals | 2/2 |
| Long Field Goal | 30 yards |
| Extra Points | 1/1 |
| Points | 7 |
Bates accounted for seven of Detroit’s 13 points.
Green Bay kicking
Brandon McManus converted both field-goal attempts and all three extra-point attempts.
| Statistic | Brandon McManus |
| Field Goals | 2/2 |
| Long Field Goal | 38 yards |
| Extra Points | 3/3 |
| Points | 9 |
McManus scored nine points for Green Bay.
Punting
Detroit’s Jack Fox punted three times for 142 yards, averaging 47.3 yards per punt. His longest punt was 55 yards.
Green Bay’s Daniel Whelan also punted three times, producing 164 yards at an average of 54.7 yards per punt. His longest punt was 65 yards.
| Punter | Punts | Yards | Average | Long |
| Jack Fox | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 55 |
| Daniel Whelan | 3 | 164 | 54.7 | 65 |
Return Game Statistics
Detroit recorded five kick returns for 116 yards, averaging 23.2 yards per return. Its longest kick return was 25 yards.
Green Bay recorded two kick returns for 39 yards, averaging 19.5 yards per return, with a long of 21 yards.
Detroit also received two punts for 19 yards through Kalif Raymond, averaging 9.5 yards per return.
Green Bay recorded three punt returns for 32 yards, averaging 10.7 yards per return.
| Category | Detroit | Green Bay |
| Kick Returns | 5 | 2 |
| Kick Return Yards | 116 | 39 |
| Kick Return Average | 23.2 | 19.5 |
| Punt Returns | 2 | 3 |
| Punt Return Yards | 19 | 32 |
| Punt Return Average | 9.5 | 10.7 |
Detroit had the higher kick return volume and total kick return yardage, while Green Bay had the higher punt return volume and yardage.
What the Player Stats Reveal About the Game
The most useful way to understand this matchup is to connect individual performances with team-level numbers.
1. Green Bay’s passing game was more efficient
Love attempted 22 passes and completed 16 for 188 yards and two touchdowns.
Goff attempted 39 passes and completed 31 for 225 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Detroit therefore had more passing volume, but Green Bay generated more yards per attempt and more passing touchdowns.
2. Detroit’s rushing game struggled
Detroit averaged only 2.1 yards per rushing attempt.
Green Bay averaged 3.1.
The Packers also received a rushing touchdown from Josh Jacobs.
3. Green Bay created more defensive disruption
Four sacks compared with zero is a major statistical difference.
Nine quarterback hits compared with two further demonstrates the difference in pressure.
4. Detroit relied heavily on completions
Goff’s 31 completions accounted for a large share of Detroit’s offensive activity.
Yet the Lions scored only 13 points.
That shows why completion percentage should be considered alongside yards per attempt, touchdowns, turnovers, and points.
5. Green Bay converted offensive opportunities into touchdowns
Love threw two touchdown passes, Jacobs added a rushing touchdown, and Green Bay’s kicking game added nine points.
That combination helped the Packers reach 27 points.
Key Player Performances at a Glance
For readers searching specifically for the main individual numbers, the following table summarizes the leading statistical performers.
| Category | Detroit | Green Bay |
| Passing Leader | Jared Goff: 31/39, 225 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT | Jordan Love: 16/22, 188 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT |
| Rushing Leader | David Montgomery: 11 carries, 25 yards | Josh Jacobs: 19 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving Leader | Sam LaPorta: 6 receptions, 79 yards | Romeo Doubs: 2 receptions, 68 yards |
| Receiving TD | Isaac TeSlaa: 1 | Jayden Reed: 1; Tucker Kraft: 1 |
| Leading Tackler | Jack Campbell: 10 | Edgerrin Cooper: 12 |
| Kicker | Jake Bates: 7 points | Brandon McManus: 9 points |
| Punter | Jack Fox: 47.3-yard average | Daniel Whelan: 54.7-yard average |
This comparison makes the overall statistical pattern easier to see.
Detroit’s leading offensive numbers were built around Goff and LaPorta, while Green Bay’s production was spread across Love, Jacobs, Doubs, Reed, and Kraft.
Why the Final Score Was 27-13
The final score can be explained through several connected statistical differences.
First, Green Bay scored 17 points in the first half while Detroit scored only three.
Second, Green Bay’s passing offense produced two touchdowns without an interception from Love.
Third, Jacobs added a rushing touchdown.
Fourth, Green Bay’s defense produced four sacks, nine quarterback hits, and nine tackles for loss.
Finally, the Packers generated a defensive interception while Detroit did not record one in the supplied defensive statistics.
Detroit did produce 31 completions and 225 receiving yards, but those numbers did not result in enough touchdowns or total points to keep pace.
Important Context When Reading Box Scores
A box score is valuable, but it has limits.
The numbers establish what happened statistically. They do not always explain every reason why a play succeeded or failed.
For example, Green Bay’s four sacks are confirmed by the provided data. The box score alone does not identify every blocking assignment, route concept, protection call, or quarterback decision involved in those plays.
Likewise, Detroit’s 31 completions are confirmed, but the basic statistics do not provide every detail about where those completions occurred on the field.
This distinction matters when using player statistics for fantasy football research, historical analysis, team comparisons, or game recaps.
The most reliable approach is to start with the official statistical record and then use additional film or play-by-play information when deeper tactical analysis is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay defeated Detroit 27-13 on September 7, 2025, in Week 1 of the NFL season.
How did Jared Goff perform against the Packers?
Jared Goff completed 31 of 39 passes for 225 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. His listed QBR was 48.2 and his passer rating was 88.6.
How did Jordan Love perform against the Lions?
Jordan Love completed 16 of 22 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. His listed QBR was 92.5 and his passer rating was 128.6.
Who led the Lions in rushing?
David Montgomery led Detroit with 11 carries for 25 yards, averaging 2.3 yards per carry.
Who led the Packers in rushing?
Josh Jacobs led Green Bay with 19 carries for 66 yards, averaging 3.5 yards per carry, and scored one rushing touchdown.
Who were the leading receivers?
Sam LaPorta led Detroit with six receptions for 79 yards. Romeo Doubs led Green Bay in receiving yardage with two receptions for 68 yards.
Conclusion
The detroit lions vs green bay packers match player stats from September 7, 2025, show a matchup in which Green Bay combined offensive efficiency with significantly stronger defensive pressure.
Jared Goff completed 31 passes for 225 yards, giving Detroit substantial passing volume. Sam LaPorta led the Lions with 79 receiving yards, while David Montgomery led the rushing attack with 25 yards.
Jordan Love completed 16 passes for 188 yards and produced two touchdowns without an interception. Josh Jacobs added 66 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, while Romeo Doubs recorded 68 receiving yards.
The biggest defensive statistical gap was even clearer. Green Bay recorded four sacks, nine tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits, while Detroit recorded zero sacks, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
The scoring breakdown also explains the result. Green Bay built a 17-0 lead during the first half and eventually finished with 27 points. Detroit scored 13.
Taken together, the player statistics show a game where Detroit generated considerable passing volume but struggled to match Green Bay’s efficiency, touchdown production, and defensive disruption.
The final box score therefore provides more than a record of individual numbers. It shows how passing efficiency, rushing production, turnovers, quarterback pressure, and scoring distribution combined to produce the 27-13 result.
