Jared Abbrederis Has Breakout Game For Green Bay Packers

Ironically, the Packers-Detroit Lions game featured the Packers' "Salute to Service" to honor the U.S. Armed Forces.

It wasn't until Mason Crosby missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired that the Lions could breathe a collective sigh of relief. Calvin Johnson muffed Green Bay's onside kick, the Packers recovered, and Rodgers directed them into position for Crosby's final kick.

A 2-point conversion pass by Aaron Rodgers was broken up by Crezdon Butler, who had just been signed by the Lions in the days leading up to the game.

Lance Moore's 4-yard touchdown reception increased the Detroit's lead to 18-10 four minutes later, and the Lions staved off the Packers following Perillo's score.

The NFL - the one that accepts Defense Department funds for its patriotic displays - is not a league always known for its tolerance. We had three huge big play opportunities in the first 19 plays of the game.

A generation of Detroit Lions fans witnessed something they'd never seen before on Sunday: A Lions victory at Lambeau Field.

The Packers had a really bad day today. After receiver Davante Adams dropped a potential 36-yard touchdown, Rodgers hit receiver Jared Abbrederis for a 32. Perhaps if he was another quarterback instead of the reigning NFL MVP, it would be disconcerting to know the Lions just snapped a 24-game losing streak to the Packers under Rodgers' watch. "We expect our team to compete, improve and win".

But closer examination of his play reveals an offense out of sync in part because Rodgers has missed throws he normally makes and in part because his receivers - minus injured Pro Bowler Jordy Nelson - haven't been able to get open enough.

The Lions barely held on for their first road win against Green Bay since 1991.