Packers lose to Lions at Lambeau Field

On third-and-9 they converted with a defensive pass interference and then a third-and-12 on Rodgers’ across-his-body throw to Cobb for a gain of 20. The Packers got to within a 52-yard field goal try by Mason Crosby that fell short.

The Packers face the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears in their next two games.

“It’s that kind of prejudicial ideology that, I think, puts us in the position that we’re in today”. Crosby missed what would have been the game-winning field goal form 52 yards out as time expired. “But we weren’t ready to play and the energy wasn’t good from the start”. Matt Prater missed two extra points, but also hit field goals from 49 and 51 yards.

“I don’t know man we kept getting opportunities to win that ballgame”, said defeated receiver James Jones. “We did a great job, our defense played great, and we made enough plays late in the game to win it and that’s what it’s all about”. Following a Packers touchdown, and trailing by two, the Packers lined up for the two-point conversion.

Protection was spotty. Left tackle David Bakhtiari left in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Tight end Richard Rodgers caught 5 balls for 32 yards and a TD.

Slay’s coverage was so sticky, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers rarely looked Jones’ way, throwing to the trusted veteran target just twice.

Head coach Mike McCarthy has indicated he won’t be relieving associate head coach Tom Clements of his play-calling duties, but there’s no denying after multiple “off” weeks on offense that the change in duties this season is having an undesirable effect.

GREAT CREZDON: Butler went from practice squad cornerback to a producer in the clutch in a matter of days. “He handled it like a champ”. The Lions had given up 37.3 points per game in their previous four games but held Green Bay’s struggling offense in check. “And frankly, if we spoiled you in the past, that’s great”.