GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers ran into the locker room at halftime with a lead over the Detroit Lions – barely.
The Lions scored two first quarter touchdowns to take a 14-3 lead before the Packers' defense forced two punts, only to see the Lions move 36 yards in 11 seconds to set up a tying field-goal attempt from Matt Prater from 57 yards out. The kick had more than enough leg but sailed wide right.
A 17-14 margin felt precarious for defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s group.
The teams had nearly identical stat lines through the first 30 minutes.