DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Packers fell to the Lions, 20-17, on a 22-yard field goal as time expired.
Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two close kicks, from 26-yards and from 35-yards. The latter miss came after the Packers defense made a 4th down stand with under 3-minutes remaining in the game. “We had some premier field position and we just didn’t take advantage,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “We missed two field goals, but we know Trey is capable of making those.”
Josh Jacobs returned to the Packers line-up. He rushed for only 37 yards, but still caght 5 passes.
The Lions won back-to-back games for the first time this season. They host undefeated Minnesota next week.
The Packers fell to last place in the NFC North with the loss. They host Carolina on Thursday night.
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