The Detroit Lions went 0-for-2 on fourth downs during Thursday's loss. The Packers, meanwhile, went 3-for-3. Here's a deeper look at those plays.

Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Green Bay Packers featured a depleted roster missing several offensive weapons and key trench players, which contributed to the offense’s overall struggles. But above everything else, the defense delivered arguably its worst outing of the season as the Lions fell 31–24, dropping to 7–5.

The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 (9/7/25) at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

At 7-5, the Detroit Lions likely need to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Detroit next week or the LA Rams on the road in Week 15 to have playoff hopes.

As far as Pro Football Focus grades go, this was a middle-of-the-road game from the Lions as a team. The 73.1 overall grade was the highest Detroit has earned in its five losses this season. Dragging down the defensive score was the pass rush, which posted a season-low grade of 57.0.

Eminem captivated fans with an “electric” Thanksgiving Halftime Show for the Detroit Lions on Thursday7. Jack White performed The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” at the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day Classic event at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown injured his ankle while blocking on a running play in Thursday's first quarter against the Green Bay Packers.

According to the Detroit Free Press, "The Lions are preparing to send renewal invoices to season ticket holders in early December and plan to keep prices flat for the 2026 season in anticipation of playing eight regular-season home games with one trip overseas."

The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.