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Packers fall to last in NFC North standings after Lions loss

NFC NORTH

Packers fall to last

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on October 25, 2026.

FORD FIELD

Won on the last kick

Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired in Detroit.

MISSED CHANCES

Red zone trouble

Green Bay reached the red zone four times but scored only seven points.

MISSED KICKS

Kicking woes

Trey Smack missed a 26-yard field goal and had a 35-yard kick blocked.

EIGHT FLAGS

Costly penalties

Green Bay finished with eight penalties, including a late offside call.

QUARTERBACK

Love's mixed day

Jordan Love threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, plus one interception.

2026 DEBUT

Jacobs returns

Josh Jacobs made his season debut with 71 yards and a touchdown catch.

THE TABLE

New standings

Vikings 6-0, Bears 5-2, Lions 4-2, Packers 4-3. Green Bay sits last.

NFC LEADERS

Vikings stay perfect

Minnesota beat Indianapolis 16-10 and stayed unbeaten in the NFC.

THURSDAY WIN

Bears hold second

Chicago beat New England 30-24 on Thursday night to move to 5-2.

WEEK 8

Thursday night next

Green Bay hosts Carolina on Thursday Night Football to open Week 8.

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