Lions defeat Packers, 30-17

GREEN BAY – After posting no victories in the state of Wisconsin for 24 years, the Detroit Lions won at Lambeau Field for the second time in the last three seasons with a 30-17 triumph over the Packers on Monday night.

The result evened up both teams’ records at 4-4, two games behind NFC North front-runner Minnesota (6-2). The Packers lost their third straight while the Lions broke a three-game losing streak.

For the Lions, QB Matthew Stafford completed 26-of-33 for 361 yards and two touchdowns, both to WR Marvin Jones, who had seven catches for 107 yards. Stafford’s passer rating was 132.4. WR Golden Tate added seven catches for 113 yards. RB Ameer Abdullah had 21 rushes for 48 yards and a…