Live-Blogging Game 272: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 01/08/2023

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of “Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is the 272nd and final game of the 2022-23 Regular Season, between Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.
 
Both teams come in with an 8-8 record. However, the Lions are good offensively but bad on defense. Whereas Green Bay is average at everything.
 
After the Seahawks defeated Rams in Overtime. The Lions have been eliminated from NFC Playoff Contention. The Lions started the year 1-6. But they won 7 out of their 9 games. Now, they have a chance to eliminate their hated rivals.
 
For the Packers, it doesn’t matter if the Seahawks win. If the Packers defeat the Lions, then Green Bay is in the Playoffs. They were 4-8, before they defeated the Bears at Soldier Field. Since then they defeated Rams, at Dolphins, and Vikings, to set up this win an in game.
 
The Lions are led by Jared Goff in passing. Jamaal Williams leads Detroit in rushing. And their leading receiver is Amon-Ra St. Brown.
 
As for the Packers, they are led by Aaron Rodgers in passing. Aaron Jones leads Green Bay in rushing. While Allen Lazard leads the 4-time Super Bowl Champions in receiving.
 
It is Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, coming up shortly.

NFL: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 01/08/2023

Detroit Lions Depth Chart

Green Bay Packers Depth Chart

Lions are in their white uniforms, with their light blue characters and silver helmets with light blue lion on both sides of the helmets. The Packers are in their home green jerseys and gold helmets and pants. 

1st Quarter:
Green Bay Packers Possession (From Left to Right):
14:55: Fox kicks the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 21. 1st & 10.
14:48: Watson runs the ball to GB 26. 2nd & 5.
14:05: A. Jones runs the ball to GB 35. 1st & 10.
13:27: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Watson, who goes out of bounds at GB 49. 1st & 10.
12:50: A. Rodgers draws a pass interference against Lions. Ball on DET 5. 1st & Goal.
12:43: A. Jones runs the ball to DET 4. 2nd & Goal.
11:59: Dillon runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & Goal.
11:25: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
11:21: FIELD GOAL; Crosby kicks a 21-yard FG. DET 0, GB 3

Detroit Lions Possession (From Right to Left):
​11:21: Crosby kicks the ball to Lions Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on DET 25. 1st & 10.
11:14: Jam. Williams runs the ball to DET 28. 2nd & 7.
10:41: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
10:38: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
10:27: Fox punts the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 23. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​10:20: Dillon runs the ball to GB 25. 2nd & 8.
9:45: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Cobb, who is down at GB 31. 3rd & 1.
9:11: A. Jones runs the ball for no gain. 4th & Inches.
8;32: Lazard runs an end around for a loss at GB 31. Turnover on Downs. 1st & 10.

Detroit Lions Possession:
8:24: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who moves the ball to GB 20. 1st & 10.
7:49: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:42: Swift runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 10.
7:04: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
6:59: FIELD GOAL: Badgley kicks a 37-yard FG. DET 3, GB 3

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​6:53: Fox kicks the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 33. 1st & 10.
6:47: A. Jones runs the ball to GB 39. 2nd & 4. 
6:06: Dillon runs the ball to GB 43. 1st & 10.
5:24: Dillon runs the ball to GB 48. 2nd & 5.
4:44: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Watson, who goes ob at DET 25. 1st & 10.
3:58: Lazard runs an end around to the DET 24. 2nd & 9.
3:20: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Cobb, who is down at DET 19. 3rd & 4.
2:34: A. Rodgers gets sacked by Aiden Hutchinson at DET 31. 1st & 10.
1:54: FIELD GOAL; Crosby kicks a 49-yard FG. DET 3, GB 6

Detroit Lions Possession:
​1:50: Crosby kicks the ball to J. Jackson, who moves the ball to DET 24. 1st & 10.
1:43: Jam. Williams runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
1:05: Goff throws a completed pass to Raymond, who is down at DET 30. 3rd & 4.
:26: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who is down at DET 46. 1st & 10.
:22: COACHES CHALLENGE: LaFleur challenging the call on the field. Completed pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Call Reversed. 4th & 4.
:17: Fox punts the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 45. 1st & 10.
:10: Watson runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 5.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
DET 3, GB 6

2nd Quarter:
Green Bay Packers Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:54: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 4.
14:46: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Tonyan, who is makes a leaping grab at DET 29. 1st & 10.
13:59: Dillon runs the ball to DET 24. 2nd & 5.
13:16: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
13:11: A. Rodgers gets sacked by A. Hutchinson at DET 30. 4th & 11.
12:56: FIELD GOAL; Crosby kicks a 49-yard FG. DET 3, GB 9

Detroit Lions Possession (From Left to Right):
​12:50: Crosby kicks the ball to J. Jackson, who moves the ball to DET 25. 1st & 10.
12:46: Jamm Williams runs the ball to DET 26. 2nd & 9.
12:11: Goff throws a completed pass to Mitchell, who is down at DET 34. 3rd & 1.
11:30: Goff throws a completed pass. PENALTY; Holding against Lions. Ball on DET 24. 3rd & 11.
11:22: Goff throws a completed pass Justin Jackson, who moves the ball to DET 35. 1st & 10.
10:55: Justin Jackson runs the ball to DET 37. 2nd & 8.
10:14: Goff throws a completed pass to Reynolds, who is down at GB 46. 1st & 10.
9:40: Jamm Williams runs the ball to GB 37. 2nd & 1.
9:03: Goff gets sacked by Wyatt at GB 43. 3rd & 7.
8:21: Swift runs the ball to GB 31. 1st & 10.
7:42: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:37: Swift runs the ball for a loss at GB 35. 3rd & 14.
6:53: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who is down at GB 28. 4th & 7.
6:13: Badgley missed a 45-yard FG. Packers Ball. Ball on GB 35. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
6:05: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Watson, who goes ob at Midfield. 1st & 10.
5:32: PACKERS TIMEOUT #1: DET 3, GB 9
5:27: A. Jones runs the ball to DET 49. 2nd & 10.
4:43: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Tonyon, who is down at DET 44. 3rd & 5.
4:00: PENALTY; Delay of Game against Packers. Ball on DET 49. 3rd & 10.
3:33: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Tonyon, who is down at DET 45. 4th & 6.
2:54: PENALTY; Neutral Zone Infraction against Lions. Ball on DET 40. 4th & 1.
2:35: Dillon runs the ball to DET 38. 1st & 10.
2:00 WARNING: DET 3, GB 9
1:53: A. Jones runs the ball to DET 32. 2nd & 4.
1:16: FUMBLE RECOVERY: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who lost the ball. Recovered by Lions. Ball on DET 13. 1st & 10.

Detroit Lions Possession:
​1:10: Goff throws a completed pass to Raymond, who is down at DET 9. 2nd & 5.
:52: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
:47: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who goes ob at DET 26. 1st & 10.
:41; Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who goes ob at DET 29. 2nd & 7.
:35: Goff throws a completed pass to Raymond, who is down at DET 40. 1st & 10.
:29: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who is down at DET 46. 2nd & 4.
:29: LIONS TIMEOUT #2: DET 3, GB 9
:22: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who moves the ball to GB 37. 1st & 10.
:05: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:05: PACKERS TIMEOUT #2: DET 3, GB 9
:02: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who is down at GB 29. 3rd & 2.
:02: PENALTY: Personal Foul against Packers. Ball on GB 14. 1st & 10.
:02: PACKERS FINAL TIMEOUT: DET 3, GB 9
:00: FIELD GOAL; Badgley kicks a 31-yard FG. DET 6, GB 9

Halftime:
DET 6, GB 9

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: A. Rodgers (GB) 9/12, 113 yards
Rushing: A. Jones (GB) 6 carries, 22 yards
Receiving; Watson (GB) 3 receptions, 55 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
Kickers' dual at Lambeau Field. 1st team who score a touchdown, will win the game. 

3rd Quarter:
Detroit Lions Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: Crosby kicks the ball to Zylstra, who moves the ball to DET 26. 1st & 10.
14:51: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:42: Goff runs the ball to DET 31. 3rd & 5.
14:01: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
13:13: Fox punts the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 25. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession (From Left to Right):
13:05: A. Rodgers runs the ball ob at GB 31. 2nd & 4.
12:30: A. Jones runs the ball to GB 48. 1st & 10.
11:55: A. Jones runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
11:08: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who moves the ball to DET 37. 1st & 10.
10:25: A. Jones runs the ball to DET 34. 2nd & 7.
9:40: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
9:37: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
9:32: Crosby missed a 53-yard FG. Lions Ball. Ball on DET 41. 1st & 10.

Detroit Lions Possession:
​9:25: Jamm Williams runs the ball to GB 44. 1st & 10.
8:44: Goff throws a completed pass to Raymond, who is down at GB 1. 1st & Goal.
8:05: TOUCHDOWN; Jammal Williams scored on a 1-yard TD run. Badgley kicks PAT. DET 13, GB 9

Green Bay Packers Possession:
7:58: Fox kicks the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 17. 1st & 10.
7:55: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:47: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who moves the ball to GB 24. 3rd & 3.
7:17: A.  Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who is down at GB 30. 1st & 10.
6:33: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who is down at GB 34. 2nd & 6.
5:57: A. Jones runs the ball to GB 39. 3rd & 1.
5:13: A. Rodgers sneaks the ball to GB 41. 1st & 10.
4:26: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Watson, who is down at DET 12. 1st & 10.
3:55: A. Jones runs the ball to DET 10. 2nd & 8.
3:17: TOUCHDOWN: A. Rodgers throws a 10-yard TD pass to Lazard. Crosby kicks PAT. DET 13, GB 16

Detroit Lions Possession:
​3:12: Crosby kicks the ball to Zylstra, who moves the ball to DET 32. 1st & 10.
3:07: Jam. Williams runs the ball to DET 36. 2nd & 6.
2:32: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
2:28: Goff throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6.
2:18: Fox punts the ball to Nixon, who lost the ball. Packers Recover by GB 26. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
2:12: A. Jones runs the ball. PENALTY; Holding against Packers. Ball on GB 16. 1st & 20.
1:47: PENALTY: Illegal use of hands against Lions. Ball on GB 21. 1st & 10.
1:40: Dillon runs the ball to GB 30. 2nd & 1.
:59: Dillon runs the ball to GB 32. 1st & 10.
:14: Dillon runs the ball to GB 36. 2nd & 6.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
DET 13, GB 16

4th Quarter:
Green Bay Packers Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
14:48: A. Rodgers runs the ball to GB 39. 3rd & 3.
13:58: O'Donnell punts the ball, where the ball is downed at DET 25. 1st & 10.

Detroit Lions Possession (From Left to Right):
13:53: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who is down at DET 39. 1st & 10.
13:18: Jam. Williams runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
12:36: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 42. 2nd & 2.
11:53: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who moves the ball to GB 33. 1st & 10.
11:18: Swift runs the ball to GB 32. 2nd & 9.
10:35: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who is down at GB 30. 3rd & 7.
9:50: Swift runs the ball to GB 26. 4th & 3.
9:09: Goff throws a completed pass to Chark, who is down at GB 22. 1st & 10.
8:30: Swift runs the ball to GB 11. 1st & 10.
7:47: Goff throws a completed pass to Swift, who is down at GB 9. 2nd & 8.
7:45: LIONS INJURY TIMEOUT: DET 13, GB 16
7:45: PENALTY: Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Packers. Ball on GB 5. 1st & Goal. Walker has been disqualified for pushing the Lions Training Staff. 
7:20: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 4. 2nd & Goal.
6:40: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 1. 3rd & Goal.
5:57: LIONS TIMEOUT #1: DET 13, GB 16
5:55: TOUCHDOWN: Jamaal Williams scored a 1-yard TD run. Badgley kicks PAT. DET 20, GB 16

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​5:49: Fox kicks the ball to Nixon, who moves the ball to GB 21. 1st & 10.
5:40: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who moves the ball to GB 29. 2nd & 2.
5:05: A. Jones runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 2.
4:22: A. Rodgers throws a completed pass to Watson, who is down at GB 33. 1st & 10.
3:41: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:37: A. Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
3:27: INTERCEPTION: A. Rodgers throws an interception by Kirby Joseph. Joseph moves the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.

Detroit Lions Possession:
​3:19: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who is down at GB 34. 1st & 10.
2:28: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 25. 2nd & 1.
2:28: PACKERS TIMEOUT #1: DET 20, GB 16
2:22: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 24. 1st & 10.
2:22: PACKERS TIMEOUT #2: DET 20, GB 16
2:17: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 22. 2nd & 8.
2:17: PACKERS FINAL TIMEOUT: DET 20, GB 16
2:12: PENALTY: Holding against Lions. Ball on GB 32. 2nd & 18.
2:05: Goff throws a completed pass to A. St. Brown, who tossed it back to Swift, who moves the ball to GB 17. 3rd & 3.
2:00 WARNING: DET 20, GB 16
​1:52: Jam. Williams runs the ball to GB 15. 4th & 1.
1:15: LIONS TIMEOUT #2 DET 20, GB 16
1:09: Goff throws a completed pass to Chark, who is down at GB 7. 1st & Goal.
:33: Goff takes a knee, to end the Game. 
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
DET 20, GB 16
DET: (9-8)
GB: (8-9)

Green Bay Packers have been eliminated from NFC Playoffs. Seattle Seahawks clinched NFC Wild Card.

Final Leaders:
Passing: A. Rodgers (GB) 17/27, 205 yards, TD, INT
Rushing: Jam. Williams (DET) 16 carries, 72 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Lazard (GB) 4 receptions, 41 yards, 2 TDS

Final Thoughts:
Lions were able to get one more touchdown than the Packers. Dan Campbell outcoached Matt LaFleur in the 4th Quarter. And Jamaal Williams scored 2 touchdowns in this game.

The questions surrounding Aaron Rodgers' future will now start, after Tonight.

With the Lions victory over Packers, Seattle Seahawks clinched the #7 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Seahawks will head to Santa Clara, to face the San Francisco 49ers, .

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