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Packers are swept by rival Lions after defense can't come up with a big play

The Green Bay Packers got an unexpected extra chance to stop the Detroit Lions’ offense on Thursday night.

 

They still couldn’t do it.

 

With 43 seconds left in a 31-31 tie, the Lions faced fourth-and-inches from the Packers 21. They were in easy field-goal range for Jake Bates, but coach Dan Campbell decided he didn’t want to leave Green Bay any time on the clock.

 

He kept his offense on the field. If the Packers had gotten a stop, they would have had a chance at a shocking victory.

 

David Montgomery sliced through the line for a 7-yard gain. Two plays later, Bates kicked a 35-yard field as time expired to give the Lions a 34-31 win.

 

Since a 2-2 start, the Packers have gone 7-2. However, both of those losses were against the NFC North rival Lions (12-1), likely putting a division title out of reach.

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