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Wide receiver Jameson Williams found the end zone for the second time on Sunday, hauling in a 10-yard touchdown pass that put the Detroit Lions ahead 17-14 against the Green Bay Packers. Williams had previously scored on a 16-yard reception in the first half, marking the second straight game in which he has recorded two touchdown catches.
The Lions' scoring drive covered 80 yards in 10 plays, coming after the Packers had taken a 14-10 lead following Detroit's second fumble of the game. Center Cade Mays was involved in both fumbles, though the official statistics do not attribute them to him. Mays inadvertently knocked the ball out of running back Jahmyr Gibbs' arm with 19 seconds remaining in the first half, and then had an aborted snap on the second play of the second half.
Detroit has outgained Green Bay 314 to 248 through the game. Quarterback Jared Goff has completed 18 of 22 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns, while Williams has five receptions for 91 yards and two scores.
Key Analysis
Williams' consecutive multi-touchdown performances highlight his growing role in the Lions' offense, and his chemistry with Goff was evident as Detroit moved the ball efficiently. The two fumbles, both involving Mays, kept the Packers within striking distance, but the Lions' ability to respond with a long scoring drive demonstrates their resilience. With a 314-248 advantage in total yards, Detroit has controlled the game statistically, but the turnover battle remains a critical factor in a tightly contested NFC North matchup.
Originally reported by nbcsports.