DETROIT — Despite the defense carrying the Detroit Lions all afternoon, coach Dan Campbell put his trust in his offense to get the job done in the closing minutes against the Green Bay Packers.
But when the offense fell short of sealing the deal, the defense came up with a stop anyway, keeping the Packers out of the end zone in the closing seconds to preserve a 15-9 win over the division rival at Ford Field on Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' final pass, intended for Sammy Watkins in the end zone, sailed over the receiver's head, giving the Lions (2-6) the much-needed victory.