Detroit Lions, Thanksgiving and Green Bay Packers
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Jahmyr Gibbs' heroics and late-game grit lift the Lions to 7-4 ahead of Thursday's pivotal Thanksgiving Day game.
The Detroit Lions prevailed over the visiting New York Giants with an epic comeback win in overtime. The Lions escaped with a 34-27 win in a game that featured over 1,000 combined yards of offense, a game in which Detroit never led in regulation time.
The Lions looked out of sorts on both sides of the ball at times, but how the team finished the game is a testament to their DNA. Detroit got a huge red zone stop defensively late in the game, then hit the big run in overtime to help seal the win.
The Detroit Lions CB is still in concussion protocol, but is advancing and could return Thursday against the Packers.
Kalif Raymond came up in a big way in the final minute of the first half, helping the Lions cut New York's lead to 20-17.
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a 69-yard touchdown on the first snap of overtime after Jake Bates matched a career high with a 59-yard field goal in the final minute of regulation, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 34-27 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a back injury in Week 10 that required surgery and will keep him on the shelf for a long time. Here's what we know about LaPorta's chances of returning at some point this season.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is currently under the microscope, especially after inking a new, lucrative NFL contract extension. Even after the Lions defeated the Giants at Ford Field, supporters debated just how much impact the talented defender is having on a weekly basis.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates said he didn't know he was setting his career high until he was on the field for the kick against the New York Giants.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is opening up about his shoulder injury following the team's win over the Vikings.