Detroit edged Green Bay 20-17 on a last-second field goal, with two disputed roughing-the-passer penalties helping extend Lions drives. The calls drew criticism from broadcast analysts and Packers players, though their impact on the final result is impossible to know for certain.

By the Numbers
  • Detroit won, 20-17, on a field goal as time expired.
  • The Packers fell to 4-3; the Lions improved to 4-2.
Yes, But

The penalties gave Detroit valuable field position, including on the drive that ended with the winning kick. Still, there’s no way to know whether the Lions would have scored without the late call.

What's Next

Green Bay’s players and coaches have voiced frustration, but the loss stands. The disputed calls are likely to fuel renewed debate about how consistently roughing the passer is enforced.

Bottom Line

Two questionable flags became a defining part of a close divisional game—and left the Packers feeling that the rules protecting quarterbacks are being applied too loosely.