Detroit Lions shutout Packers for first time since 1973

Lions finish season with win

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions finished their regular season with a bang.

The Lions beat their division rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in blowout -- and shutout fashion. The final score was 31-0.

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It's the fourth straight win for the Lions against the Packers. The last time the Lions shutout the Packers was on Oct. 30, 1973. It's first Lions shutout in Green Bay since 1970.

Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns and 266 yards. Running back Zach Zenner lead the team on the ground with 93 yards and one touchdown. 

The Lions finish the 2018 season, the first under head coach Matt Patricia, with a 6-10 record.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers left the game with a concussion in the first half.

Lions kicker Matt Prater threw for his first ever touchdown:


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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