DETROIT (Interstat) — Jordan Love threw four touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers withstood a late charge from the Detroit Lions to secure a 31-24 victory on Thursday at Ford Field.

In a Thanksgiving Day showdown witnessed by 66,662 fans, Love’s efficient performance guided the Packers to a season sweep of their NFC North rivals and improved their record to 8-3-1. The Lions, meanwhile, fell to 7-5-1 after a valiant second-half effort fell short.

The game unfolded in distinct acts, with Green Bay building a commanding lead before Detroit mounted a furious comeback that ultimately stalled in the final minutes.

The Packers set the tone early with a methodical 14-play, 52-yard opening drive that consumed over five minutes of clock and culminated in a 45-yard field goal from Brandon McManus. Green Bay’s defense then stifled the Lions’ offense, forcing a pair of three-and-outs and setting the stage for a second-quarter explosion.

Love found his rhythm in the second period, engineering two scoring drives to break the game open. He connected with Dontayvion Wicks on a 22-yard strike down the left sideline for the game’s first touchdown. After the Lions responded with a score, Love answered with a masterful two-minute drill. He marched the Packers 75 yards in just over five minutes, capping the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs with 12 seconds remaining in the half to give Green Bay a 17-7 lead.

Detroit, however, displayed its resilience just before the break. Quarterback Jared Goff orchestrated a rapid response, moving the Lions 75 yards in only five plays. He found a streaking Jameson Williams for a 22-yard touchdown pass with 25 seconds left, cutting the deficit to 17-14 at halftime and swinging momentum firmly in Detroit’s favor.

Any thoughts of a Lions runaway were quickly extinguished by Love and the Packers to start the second half. On Green Bay’s first offensive play of the third quarter, Love launched a deep ball to Christian Watson, who hauled in the pass for a 51-yard touchdown, restoring a 10-point advantage.

The Lions again clawed back, with Goff leading a 75-yard drive that ended with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Isaac TeSlaa, making the score 24-21. The Packers, demonstrating the poise of a contender, delivered a counterpunch. Love engineered another long drive, this one covering 72 yards, and finished it with his fourth scoring pass of the day, a 1-yard toss to Wicks to push the lead back to 31-21.

Detroit’s offense, led by Goff’s precise passing, continued to battle. They drove deep into Green Bay territory on their next possession but were forced to settle for a 31-yard Jake Bates field goal after the Packers’ defense, keyed by linebacker Micah Parsons, came up with a critical sack.

Trailing 31-24 with just under three minutes remaining, the Lions never got the ball back. The Packers’ offense, which had sputtered at times in the second half, executed its four-minute drill to perfection. Love converted a crucial third down with a 16-yard pass to Wicks, and running back Josh Jacobs grinded out key first downs, allowing Green Bay to kneel out the clock.

Love finished the game completing 18 of 30 passes for 234 yards, spreading his four touchdowns among three different receivers. Wicks was his primary target, hauling in six catches for 94 yards and two scores. Jacobs provided balance on the ground, rushing for 83 yards on 17 carries.

For the Lions, Goff was sharp, completing 20 of 26 attempts for 256 yards and two touchdowns. Williams was his top weapon, amassing 144 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven receptions. The Detroit running game, however, was largely contained, with Jahmyr Gibbs managing 68 yards on 20 carries.

Defensively, the Packers were led by linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, who recorded a game-high 12 tackles. Parsons was a disruptive force, registering 2.5 sacks. For Detroit, safety Brian Branch posted 10 tackles, while linebackers Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell each had nine.

The victory gives Green Bay a crucial divisional win and momentum as they push for a playoff spot. The Lions, despite the loss, remain in the hunt but will need to address their early-game inconsistencies as the season enters its final stretch.