Lions vs. Packers score: David Montgomery, Detroit run past division rivals on the road, grab NFC North lead

The Detroit Lions emphatically ended Aaron Rodgers’ era in Green Bay 263 days ago. On Thursday night, Dan Campbell’s team handed Rodgers’ successor, Jordan Love, a loss in his first prime-time start in what was a convincing 34-20 win for the visiting team. 

After giving up an early field goal, the Lions steamrolled the Packers for the remainder of the first half and led 27-3 at intermission. Love, four days after leading Green Bay to a comeback win over the Saints in Week 3, helped the Packers cut their deficit to 10 points after starting the second half with consecutive scoring drives. But the Lions responded with a game-sealing scoring drive while improving to 3-1 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. The loss dropped the Packers to 2-2. 

The Lions enjoyed a solid game from quarterback Jared Goff, who shook off an early interception by throwing a touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown midway through the first quarter. Running back David Montgomery rumbled for over 100 yards and three touchdowns, while defensive end Aidan Hutchinson’s 1.5 sacks paced the Lions’ defense. 

It was a historically bad night for the Packers, whose halftime deficit was the third highest in Lambeau Field history and the largest since 2006. Green Bay was outgained 284-20 in the first half and had 12 fewer first downs than Detroit in the game’s first 30 minutes. It was a particularly tough night for Love, who threw two interceptions and was sacked five times. 

We’ll have a full breakdown of Thursday night’s game shortly, but in the meantime, check out our live blog below to re-live the action in real time.