Coach Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions welcomed Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers to town in Week 7, a game that included a fourth-down gamble on Jahmyr Gibbs that did not work out. Top defensive back Brian Branch made his return for the Lions and had a fantastic interception that was part of a winning second half for Detroit, capped by a Jake Bates field goal to win it late.

Bates' game-winning field goal gave the Lions a 20-17 win, sending them to 4-2 on the season and helping Campbell keep pace with his former protege Ben Johnson in Chicago.

Jake Bates walks it off and the Lions win!! pic.twitter.com/tuI7XuwxRr

— Section 313 Sports (@Section313Sport) October 25, 2026

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Bates has become a fan favorite in Motown for his clutch field goals over the years. He delivered when the Lions needed him the most, giving Campbell a huge win that bodes well for his team's playoff hopes going forward.