Packers, Detroit Lions and NFL on Thanksgiving Day
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Follow live team news, score updates & text coverage of the NFL Thanksgiving triple-header, including Packers vs Lions and Chiefs vs Cowboys as Patrick Mahomes returns to Texas
Follow live as Jordan Love and the Packers take on Jared Goff and the Lions in a massive Thanksgiving rivalry matchup
The Packers kept pace in the division and pushed Minnesota further behind by beating the Vikings easily in Week 12, 23-6. Despite a quiet day from quarterback Jordan Love (14-of-21 passing for 139 yards), Green Bay got a huge contribution from running back Emanuel Wilson. In place of Josh Jacobs, Wilson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
The first controversial call that benefited the Packers occurred in the second quarter, when Jordan Love connected with Dontayvion Wicks for a touchdown on a fourth-down play. Even though the officials had to review the play to confirm the score, it sure looks like Wicks was out of bounds:
Detroit hosts Green Bay at Ford Field with NFC North standings on the line as the 7-4 Lions look to avenge their Week 1 loss. Here's how to watch the Thanksgiving Day matchup for free today.
The Packers last played on Thanksgiving in 2024. Green Bay wasn't called on to play either NFC opponent that always plays on Thanksgiving, who would be their most likely opponent. Instead, the Packers hosted the Miami Dolphins and won 30-17.
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.
Follow along with Packers Wire for live updates, scoring plays and highlights from the Thanksgiving Day clash between the Packers and Lions.
One of the most important members of the Detroit Lions offense was injured on the second drive of their Thanksgiving matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers, as wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exited the game with an ankle injury. He is officially listed as questionable to return.