The Lions have been aggressive on fourth downs throughout head coach Dan Campbell's tenure, but they were even more aggressive in those situations than usual on Thursday night.
Dan Campbell told Lions, “We’re destined for this” after beating Packers
"It doesn't matter who we're playing in front, it doesn't matter what's going on, you always find a way to win," Campbell said in the Lions' locker room.
With franchise-record win streak, Lions coast to playoff berth
The Lions kept right on roaring.
Thursday Night Football: Lions win 11th in a row, clinch playoff berth with last-play field goal
The Lions went 4-for-5 on fourth down, scoring twice on fourth down.
Tim Patrick’s second TD gives Lions 31-28 lead
Tim Patrick hadn't scored a touchdown since 2021.
Packers use short field after fourth-down stop of Lions for go-ahead TD
The Lions were 3-for-3 on fourth down until trying another deep in their own territory late in the first half.
Lions regain lead 24-21 with another fourth-down touchdown
The Lions have scored three touchdowns.
Packers score two touchdowns in first 3:45 of second half to take lead
Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed only 3 of 7 passes for 31 yards in the first half.
Thursday Night Football: Late fourth-down TD gives Lions 17-7 halftime lead
When the Lions got to fourth down with 14 seconds left in the half, there was no question what they were going to do.
Josh Jacobs cuts Packers’ deficit to 10-7
The Packers have been their own worst enemy in the first half with five penalties for 44 yards and a turnover.
Lions take 7-0 lead on opening possession
The Packers deferred after winning the coin toss.
DK Metcalf, Kenneth Walker miss Thursday’s practice
The Seahawks downgraded running back Kenneth Walker (ankle/calf) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) on Thursday.
Thursday Night Football: No surprises among Packers-Lions inactives
Both the Lions and Packers already had ruled out four players for Thursday Night Football, and neither team had another player with a designation.
Report: Bill Belichick has “genuine interest” in coaching at college level
Belichick coaches from 1975 through 2023 — and never at the college level.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey remains limited Thursday
Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) remained limited Thursday.