Instead, the play went unpenalized, forcing the Packers to punt after the third-down incompletion. The Lions capitalized, ultimately defeating Green Bay 34-31 on a game-winning field goal by Jake Bates as time expired. The victory improved Detroit’s record to 12-1 on the season and 4-0 in the NFC North.

Former Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith left the Detroit Lions win last week with a little less change in his pocket than he anticipated. The NFL announced on Sunday that Smith was fined nearly $7,

While the game had its share of highlights, a controversial moment stole the post-game headlines. Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith delivered a forearm hit to Packers quarterback Jordan Love as he scrambled out of the pocket.