Packers vs. Lions: Live score, key plays and how to watch the NFC North clash at Ford Field

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions were in a tight, back-and-forth NFC North game at Ford Field on Sunday, Oct. 25. The final result was not yet available when this was published. As of about 6:35 p.m. ET, the Lions led 17-14 late in the third quarter, according to ESPN’s live game page.

Kickoff was 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox. This is the first division matchup of the season for both teams, with Green Bay entering at 4-2 and Detroit at 3-2.

Lions vs. Packers score so far

Score as of late in the third quarter; the game was still in progress.

Scoring plays, per ESPN:

• Lions: Jameson Williams 16-yard touchdown catch from Jared Goff (first quarter)
• Packers: Tucker Kraft 14-yard touchdown catch from Jordan Love (first quarter)
• Lions: Jake Bates 40-yard field goal (second quarter)
• Packers: Josh Jacobs 25-yard touchdown catch from Love (third quarter)
• Lions: Williams 10-yard touchdown catch from Goff (third quarter)

Amon-Ra St. Brown stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown was the biggest story on the stat sheet. Through three quarters he had nine catches for 153 yards, per ESPN. Goff was 19 of 24 for 276 yards and two touchdowns at that point, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 55 yards on 15 carries.

For Green Bay, Love was 19 of 32 for 229 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers had not turned the ball over, while Detroit had two turnovers, according to ESPN’s team stats. Packers kicker Trey Smack handled the extra points.

Is Brian Branch playing today?

Yes, he was set to. The Lions activated safety Brian Branch for this game after a 10-month absence following a torn Achilles tendon suffered in December 2025, the team announced. Coach Dan Campbell said earlier in the week that Detroit would manage his snaps. “I think that’d be asking a lot to say he’s going to play 70 plays,” Campbell said, according to ESPN.

Center Cade Mays, back from a wrist injury, was also activated and was expected to start.

Detroit’s defense needed the help. ESPN reported the Lions had given up at least 30 points in three of their first four games and allowed a league-high 1,487 passing yards over that stretch.

What channel is the Lions game on today?

• TV: Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
• Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT)
• Venue: Ford Field, Detroit
• Streaming: Fox’s streaming options and NFL+ (mobile) carry Sunday afternoon games in many markets; check your provider for local availability.

Why this game matters

The NFC North has been crowded at the top. Before this game, the Minnesota Vikings were 6-0 after beating the Colts earlier Sunday, the Chicago Bears were 5-2, Green Bay was 4-2 and Detroit was 3-2, per ESPN’s standings. Detroit went 2-4 against division opponents last season, ESPN noted, so a home win over the Packers would be a meaningful step. The Lions host the Vikings next Sunday.

Pregame betting lines had Detroit as a 3- to 3.5-point favorite, according to Pro Football Reference and ESPN.

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