Every week, there are key stats that define the Green Bay Packers performance. In “Behind the Numbers,” I dive into what those figures are and the impact they had on the game.
As the old saying goes, you control the trenches, you control the game, and that’s what the Lions did against the Packers. The Lions dominated the run game on both sides of the ball, and that success spilled over into the passing game, resulting in a convincing victory for Detroit.
“Give Detroit a lot of credit. They came in and whooped us pretty good,” said Matt LaFleur.
Below, I highlight a few other contributors to this lopsided outcome, but ultimately, the Lions’ ability to control the line of scrimmage was the defining aspect of this game. Here is a closer look at five important stats and how these results affected Green Bay’s performance.