Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2024 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-05, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +13.46 total EPA, and +5.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Goff (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-16.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +13.46 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.24 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5. 5 S. LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6. 6 A.St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7. 7 Ja. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Detroit Lions — D. Montgomery (Q1 54:44)
• Green Bay Packers — J. Jacobs (Q2 35:38)
• Detroit Lions — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:14)
• Green Bay Packers — T. Kraft (J. Love pass) (Q3 28:20)
• Green Bay Packers — J. Jacobs (Q3 26:21)
• Detroit Lions — T. Patrick (J. Goff pass) (Q3 20:05)
• Green Bay Packers — J. Jacobs (Q4 14:24)
• Detroit Lions — T. Patrick (J. Goff pass) (Q4 8:43)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Bates (Q2 43:05)
• Green Bay Packers — B. McManus (Q4 3:42)
• Detroit Lions — J. Bates (Q4 0:02)
• Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) 5-D.Montgomery right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 54:41) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 16–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q2 43:05) — (13:05) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 35:38) — (5:38) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 35:35) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 30:11) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q3 28:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 85-T.Kraft for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 28:15) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q3 26:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 26:15) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 20:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-T.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 20:02) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:20) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-T.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:39) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 17-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Detroit Lions (Q3 27:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.82]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks to DET 19 for 26 yards (31-K.Joseph). DET-32-B.Branch was injured during the play. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +2.06]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +0.22]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 26-J.Gibbs right end to DET 30 for -1 yards (7-Q.Walker, 58-I.McDuffie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.95]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson pushed ob at DET 45 for 29 yards (0-T.Arnold) [46-J.Campbell]. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.60]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q3 27:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.82]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 9-C.Watson to DET 12 for 59 yards (23-C.Davis). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.69]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary]. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.13]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 26-J.Gibbs right end to DET 30 for -1 yards (7-Q.Walker, 58-I.McDuffie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.95]

Quarterback report card

J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.46 total EPA
• J.Love (Green Bay Packers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.12, Detroit Lions +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +7.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• J. Goff (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Goff (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 54:44 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
   (9:44) 5-D.Montgomery right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 54:41 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
   39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 43:05 · GB 25 · Score 0-10
   (13:05) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 35:38 · DET 1 · Score 6-10
   (5:38) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 35:35 · DET 15 · Score 7-10
   17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-16
   (:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].
7. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 30:11 · GB 15 · Score 7-17
   39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 28:20 · DET 12 · Score 13-17
   (13:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 85-T.Kraft for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 28:15 · DET 15 · Score 14-17
   17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 26:21 · DET 6 · Score 20-17
    (11:21) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 26:15 · DET 15 · Score 21-17
    17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 20:05 · GB 3 · Score 21-23
    (5:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-T.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 20:02 · GB 15 · Score 21-24
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · DET 4 · Score 27-24
    (14:24) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:20 · DET 15 · Score 28-24
    17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
16. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · GB 1 · Score 28-30
    (8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-T.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · GB 15 · Score 28-31
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
18. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 3:42 · DET 14 · Score 31-31
    (3:42) 17-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
19. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · GB 17 · Score 31-34
    (:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game.
20. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 31-34
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