Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t waste any time breaking down exactly why his team walked out of Detroit with a Thanksgiving win. And according to him, it all came down to one simple — but painful — truth for the Lions: fourth downs were the difference.
Detroit took several aggressive fourth-down swings, something Dan Campbell has become known for, but this time the gamble didn’t pay off. Missed conversions, a couple of questionable calls, and a game-changing sequence gave Green Bay openings that they never let go of. Meanwhile, the Packers executed in the high-pressure moments, flipping field position, stealing momentum, and keeping Detroit’s defense on its heels.
LaFleur acknowledged Detroit’s talent but made it clear that execution — especially when the stakes were highest — pushed the Packers ahead. For Lions fans, it was another frustrating reminder that sometimes games are decided not by talent, not by effort, but by just a handful of plays.
With the Lions fighting for playoff position, the margin for error only gets smaller. If Detroit wants to bounce back, fixing their fourth-down efficiency will be at the top of the list.
LaFleur Points to Fourth-Down Chaos as Key to Packers’ Win Over Detroit
