Detroit beat Green Bay 20-17 on Jake Bates’ last-play field goal, but disputed penalties shaped the finish. Fox analyst Tom Brady criticized questionable calls against both teams, especially a roughing-the-passer flag on Green Bay’s Karl Brooks that helped the Lions reach field-goal range.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Lions 20, Packers 17.
  • Detroit improved to 4-2; Green Bay fell to 4-3.
  • The Lions’ game-winning drive covered 71 yards in 10 plays.
Yes, But

Controversial calls went both ways: Detroit linebacker Derrick Barnes was also flagged for unnecessary roughness, giving Green Bay an automatic first down on the drive that tied the game. Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino agreed with Brady that Brooks’ hit did not warrant a roughing-the-passer penalty.

Bottom Line

The Lions got the win, but disputed officiating became a major part of the story—and Brady made clear he thought the flags were too influential in deciding the game.