DETROIT, MI — Redemption was a dish best served cold on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit.
After losing to the Green Bay Packers in the first game of the season, the Detroit Lions have had their eye on this reunion ever since — this time on their home turf.
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Through four quarters, Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers outscored the Lions, claiming a 31-24 victory on Thursday, Nov. 27 at Ford Field.
MLive photojournalist Jake May was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. Check out photos from the game in the gallery above. Click here for a direct link to the gallery.
Scroll below to see some selected images from the game.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams breaks free for a touchdown reception during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) makes a reception and finds some space for a large first down during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) is taken down by two Green Bay Packers during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) walks off of the field after an injury during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions running back jukes out two Green Bay Packers defenders for a first down during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions defensive players wait to line up between plays during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
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Eminem makes a surprise appearance, performing on stage with Jack White during the Thanksgiving halftime show at the Detroit Lions game against Green Bay on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) makes a first down reception before being brought down by Green Bay Packers Xavier McKinney (29) during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) evades a tackle while running away from Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass under heavy pressure from Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon slams Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) to the ground after the made a first down reception during the first half of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) knocks a pass loose from the arms of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson to keep hope alive during the fourth quarter of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) watches on as Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) catches a pass to secure a first down and the victory — all while slipping out of his shoe — during the fourth quarter of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) bows his head as he walks off of the field after the Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24.(Jake May | MLive.com)