Packers’ Christian Watson scores first touchdown of season against Lions: Watch Video
In clash between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, the Packers orchestrated a 12-play drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love to Christian Watson. This touchdown marked a significant turning point in the game, as it narrowed Detroit’s lead to 27-11 after three quarters of intense football action….
In clash between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, the Packers orchestrated a 12-play drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love to Christian Watson. This touchdown marked a significant turning point in the game, as it narrowed Detroit’s lead to 27-11 after three quarters of intense football action.
The game had seen an eventful start, with the Packers winning the opening coin toss and deferring. Green Bay’s defense made an early impact when Preston Smith tackled David Montgomery for no gain on the first play. The momentum continued with Rasul Douglas dropping Kalif Raymond for a 2-yard loss on the next play. Safety Rudy Ford added to the defensive prowess by intercepting Lions quarterback Jared Goff and returning the interception 21 yards to position the Packers at the Detroit 16.
The Packers’ offense, led by Jordan Love, took advantage of the favorable field position. Love orchestrated a drive that resulted in a 34-yard field goal by Anders Carlson, giving Green Bay an early 3-0 lead with 11 minutes and 59 seconds remaining in the first quarter.
However, the Lions swiftly answered back with a seven-play, 75-yard drive that featured a crucial 35-yard pass to Sam LaPorta on third-and-5. This drive culminated in a touchdown pass from Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, shifting the lead in favor of Detroit, with a score of 7-3 and 8:16 left in the first quarter.
The early exchanges continued with Green Bay facing challenges. The Packers went three-and-out on their next possession as Jordan Love was sacked, resulting in a loss of 6 yards on first down. Despite these difficulties, the Lions maintained their offensive momentum, leading to a touchdown run by David Montgomery that extended their lead to 13-3 with 2:54 left in the first quarter.
The second quarter witnessed further scoring by the Lions, establishing a commanding lead. Rashan Gary’s defensive efforts forced a holding penalty, moving the Lions back to the Green Bay 14. Subsequently, a field goal by Riley Patterson expanded Detroit’s lead to 17-3 with 14:07 remaining in the first half.
The Packers faced challenges on both offense and defense, resulting in an interception by Jerry Jacobs and another touchdown by David Montgomery. The first half concluded with the Lions holding a commanding 27-3 lead.
The third quarter saw a resurgence by the Packers, highlighted by a 12-play drive culminating in a touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Christian Watson, marking Watson’s first touchdown of the season. This play reduced Detroit’s lead to 27-11 with 8:17 left in the third quarter.
