As Detroit inched closer and closer to the redzone, the Packers defense came up clutch, stopping Lions running back David Montgomery on third down.
With the victory, the Lions extended their win streak to 11 games – the longest winning run in franchise history – and clinched a playoff berth.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates knocked down his third game-winning kick of the season to help the team improve to 12-1 on the season.
Lon Horwedel/USA Today Sports/ReutersAfter the game, Campbell told reporters he felt like the team needed to close out the game on offense, when asked about the gutsy playcall.
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw 12-of-20 for 206 yards and a touchdown as the Packers fell to 9-4 on the season.
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