Packers vs. Lions live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Thursday Night Football’ game

The NFC North takes center stage on “Thursday Night Football” to kick off Week 14, showcasing two teams from what has undoubtedly been the most competitive division in the league in 2024.

The Packers (9-3) will head southeast to visit the Lions (11-1) in a matchup that could determine the division champion and owner of a first-round playoff bye, though the 10-2 Vikings remain in the hunt as well.

It’s hard to argue against the NFC North as the best division in football right now. With a combined 34-14 record through 13 weeks, even considering the Bears’ 4-8 mark, the NFC North is only rivaled by the AFC West. Home to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, that foursome is a combined 29-20 so far.

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NFC East teams Philadelphia (10-2) and Washington (8-5) remain the only serious threats to Detroit, Green Bay and Minnesota for the top NFC postseason seed. The Vikings face their former starting QB Kirk Cousins and the Falcons Sunday, while the Eagles host the lowly Panthers and the Commanders take their bye.

That leaves the Packers and Lions as arguably the most exciting matchup of Week 14. Jordan Love & Co. look to gain one back on Detroit, which bested Green Bay on the road in Week 9. Dan Campbell and Jared Goff, on the other hand, are in the hunt to clinch a playoff spot with a win.

The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about Packers vs. Lions on NFL “Thursday Night Football.”

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Packers vs. Lions score

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Packers vs. Lions live updates, results, highlights from Thursday Night Football

(All times ET)

10:23 p.m. — Here comes another fourth down decision from about two yards out…

10:20 p.m. — Gibbs finally comes through with a big gain and sets up 1st & Goal for the Lions. It had been a quiet night for him before that run. 

10:19 p.m. — Was there any doubt? Goff pushes forward for the first down right at midfield.

10:18 p.m. — Jameson Williams picks up seven yards on a 4th & 1, and it’s decision time for Dan Campbell.

10:14 p.m. — An official went down and is being tended to by the medical staffs, but he appears to be alright.

Packers 21, Lions 14

10:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Josh Jacobs is in for the Packers touchdown! Green Bay goes from trailing by double-digits to leading in about four minutes of game time. A critical drive is coming up for the Lions.

10:06 p.m. INTERCEPTION — Goff is intercepted by Keisean Nixon! The Packers are suddenly set up in the red zone with a chance to tie or take the lead.

Lions 17, Packers 14

10:00 p.m. — Love hits Tucker Kraft for the touchdown! That’s exactly the drive the Packers needed, and this is a three-point game again.

9:58 p.m. — Love had 31 yards in the first half but comes right out and hits Christian Watson for 59 yards. Watson couldn’t break free for the touchdown, but the huge play takes Green Bay into the red zone.

End of first half: Lions 17, Packers 7

9:42 p.m. — Jordan Love is just 3-of-7 for 31 yards through two quarters. The Packers will start the second half with the ball.

Lions 17, Packers 7

9:39 p.m. — Ben Johnson drew up the right play, as Jahmyr Gibbs easily beats the defense and catches the touchdown pass from Goff. The Lions look like they’ll go to halftime up 17-7, 30 minutes away from their 11th consecutive win.

9:37 p.m. — Now Montgomery gets stuffed on 3rd & Goal…but you already know what Dan Campbell is doing here.

9:36 p.m. — Goff is just inches shy of the goal line on 2nd & Goal. 

9:34 p.m. — LaPorta picks up yet another first down to set up 1st & Goal, and he’s up to 40 yards on four catches.

9:31 p.m. — LaPorta takes the Lions into the red zone with a 13-yard gain. H

9:26 p.m. — Goff hits Jameson Williams up the middle for 20 yards, and the Lions are suddenly past midfield. They have more than four minutes before the end of the half, so plenty of time to put something together.

Lions 10, Packers 7

9:21 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It took longer than the Packers wanted, but Jacobs gets in for the touchdown after a Lions pass interference penalty! Green Bay cuts its deficit to seven.

9:15 p.m. — Jordan Love runs 14 yards into the red zone on 2nd & 12, and a five-yard penalty has the Packers set up as they look for their first points of the night.

9:09 p.m. — Josh Jacobs already surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season tonight, and he’s starting to heat up with a 19-yard run that takes the Packers just past midfield.

Lions 10, Packers 0

9:05 p.m. FIELD GOAL  — A first down by Sam LaPorta followed by an unnecessary roughness penalty are all the Lions get after the turnover, but it’s enough to turn it into three points and a two-possession lead. Lions ahead, 10-0.

9:00 p.m. FUMBLE — The Packers seemingly pick up the first down and much more on a catch by Christian Watson, but Carlton Davis knocks the ball loose and the Lions recover just before midfield. Green Bay’s offense continues to be a mess tonight, even with Detroit’s injuries. 

End of first quarter: Lions 7, Packers 0

8:53 p.m. — This time, Gibbs can’t get anywhere close to the marker and the Lions are forced to punt. Offenses have been quiet since that opening drive by Detroit. Can the Packers take advantage of all of those defensive injuries here?

8:51 p.m. — The Packers challenge the spot after Jahmyr Gibbs seemingly runs for a first down, but the call stands. Detroit keeps its drive alive.

8:43 p.m. — The Packers line up to go for it on 4th & 5, but they were just trying to draw the Lions offsides. Green Bay will punt again. For all the injuries, the Lions’ defense has shown up so far. 

8:41 p.m. — Lions DT Alim McNeill is being evaluated for a concussion, potentially thinning an already thin defensive line for Detroit.

8:39 p.m. — This Lions drive goes by much more quickly than the first, as a sack by Rashan Gary forces a three-and-out.

8:35 p.m. — Love can’t connect downfield with Dontayvion Wicks, and Green Bay will punt. The Lions are bringing some real pressure early on despite their injuries.

8:32 p.m. — Brian Branch made a bit too much contact with Jayden Reed on second down, so the Packers will have a fresh set of downs despite the sack.

8:31 p.m. — Za’Darius Smith sacks Jordan Love on the Packers’ first offensive play of the night.

Lions 7, Packers 0

8:25 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — David Montgomery rumbles in for the touchdown! It’s his 12th of the year on the ground. The Lions take advantage of the penalty and draw first blood against the Packers.

8:24 p.m. — The Packers get called for illegal contact, so Detroit is set up with 1st & Goal from less than four yards out. 

8:23 p.m. — A holding call set the Lions back, but they’re back up to the 7-yard line on 3rd & Goal.

8:21 p.m. — Jameson Williams gains separation and takes the Lions into the red zone with a nice gain. The Lions have converted twice on third down already.

8:19 p.m. — The Lions quickly move into Green Bay territory after a powerful 13-yard run by David Montgomery. 

8:18 p.m. — Jared Goff finds Amon-Ra St. Brown for back-to-back short gains, and that’s enough for an early first down.

8:15 p.m. — The Lions will start with the ball, and we are underway!

7:50 p.m. — Newly-minted Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in the house supporting the Lions as they try to extend their win streak to 11.

7:35 p.m. — The Lions are dealing with numerous defensive injuries, including D.J. Reader and Josh Paschal on the inactives list tonight. 

7:30 p.m. — No surprises on the Packers’ inactives list as Jaire Alexander, Edgerrin Cooper and Romeo Doubs were already ruled out, but those injuries will leave Green Bay a bit thinner than they’d like.

Packers vs. Lions start time

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 5
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Thursday’s game between the Packers and Lions is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

What channel is Packers vs. Lions on today?

Thursday Night Football will not air on national television. Instead, viewers can stream the game exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers in Canada can stream the game on DAZN.

Packers vs. Lions radio station

Listen live to Packers vs. Lions on “Thursday Night Football” on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL Radio. 

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