Lions beat Packers 20-17 on Bates' last-play field goal
Detroit beat Green Bay 20-17 on Jake Bates' field goal as time expired. Coverage splits between game highlights and criticism of Dan Campbell's failed fourth-down call.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday 25 October, winning on a field goal by kicker Jake Bates. IJRRC “Detroit beat Green Bay 20-17 on Jake Bates’s late field goal” Read at IJR ↗ NewsweekN “The Detroit Lions escaped with a dramatic 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek reports the kick was from 22 yards as time expired, after quarterback Jared Goff led a 71-yard drive. NewsweekN “Jared Goff then led a 71-yard drive to set up Bates' game-winner.”“Jake Bates' 22-yard field goal as time expired” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1IJR reports that Jameson Williams scored twice and that Brian Branch made an interception in his return from injury. IJRRC “with Jameson Williams scoring twice and Brian Branch making an interception in his return from injury” Read at IJR ↗
Right · 1IJR also says Detroit's defense forced fumbles on consecutive Packers drives, and that Green Bay kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals. IJRRC “Detroit’s defense also forced fumbles on consecutive Packers drives, while Green Bay kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals.” Read at IJR ↗ Centre · 1With the score tied at 17 and just under five minutes left, Lions head coach Dan Campbell went for it on fourth-and-1 from Detroit's own 24-yard line instead of punting. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was tackled for a two-yard loss, giving Green Bay the ball in field-goal range. NewsweekN “Campbell elected to go for it on fourth-and-1 from Detroit's own 24-yard line rather than punt.”“running back Jahmyr Gibbs was tackled for a two-yard loss, handing Green Bay possession in field-goal range” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1A few plays later D.J. Wonnum deflected the Packers' 35-yard field goal attempt. NewsweekN “D.J. Wonnum deflecting the Packers' 35-yard field goal attempt a few plays later” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday said on "Get Up" that he "hated" the call. He argued that Detroit's defense was playing its best game of the season and that the Packers should have scored a touchdown. NewsweekN “"I hated it," Saturday said.”“they [the Packers] should have scored a touchdown, and they [the Lions] are fortunate they didn't score a touchdown.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1IJR also mentions contentious officiating, citing one report that criticised a roughing-the-passer penalty against Green Bay and other disputed flags. It adds that Detroit stopped a Packers fourth-down pass in the red zone. IJRRC “one report criticized a roughing-the-passer penalty against Green Bay and cited other disputed flags, while Detroit also stopped a Packers fourth-down pass in the red zone” Read at IJR ↗ Centre · 1The win left Detroit 4-2, having won three of its last four. Next the Lions host the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, then visit the Miami Dolphins. NewsweekN “they're now 4-2 and have won three of their last four games”“hosting the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Lions then visit the Miami Dolphins” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Newsweek notes that Campbell has made aggression his hallmark: Detroit attempted 195 fourth-down conversions from 2021 up to Sunday's game, the most in the NFL. NewsweekN “going for it 195 times since 2021 before Sunday's game” Read at Newsweek ↗
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- Framing
- A follow-up built on the debate over Campbell's fourth-down decision rather than a game recap.
- Emphasis
- The failed call, analyst criticism, Campbell's aggressive record, and Detroit's upcoming schedule.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Williams' two touchdowns, Branch's return, or the officiating disputes.
- Charged language
- “Slammed”“risky decision”“unheard of”
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“Dan Campbell's aggressive coaching style came under scrutiny after a risky fourth-down call in Detroit's win over the Packers.” — Newsweek
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- A short game recap led by the individual performances and the late kick.
- Emphasis
- Williams' two touchdowns, Branch's return, forced fumbles, Smack's missed kicks and disputed officiating.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives no details of the fourth-down call or its consequences, and no analyst reaction.
- Charged language
- “contentious calls”
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“The game featured several contentious calls” — IJR
What every side reports
- Detroit beat Green Bay 20-17 on a late Jake Bates field goal.
- Dan Campbell made a risky fourth-down call near his own goal line that failed, and Detroit still won.
Where accounts differ
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How much the failed fourth-down call matters
- Centre
- Newsweek makes it the story, saying the game nearly slipped away and quoting Jeff Saturday's criticism.
- Right
- IJR mentions it in one closing sentence, saying it failed but the Lions held on.
Detroit Lions organisation
Detroit won on a late field goal. Coverage differs on whether it was a well-played win or a lucky escape after the coach's failed gamble.
“but the Lions held on for the win” — IJR
“The Detroit Lions escaped with a dramatic 20-17 win” — Newsweek
Dan Campbell person
Campbell's fourth-down call failed but did not cost the game. Newsweek says his aggressive approach is unlikely to change.
“Campbell's aggressive approach is unlikely to change” — Newsweek
Green Bay Packers organisation
Green Bay lost despite having a chance at a go-ahead field goal. A 35-yard attempt was deflected, and IJR says its kicker missed two kicks.
“D.J. Wonnum deflecting the Packers' 35-yard field goal attempt” — Newsweek
“Green Bay kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals” — IJR
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Centre1 article
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Dan Campbell Slammed for Risky Decision in Lions Win Over Packers
Critical Centres on criticism of Campbell's fourth-down call, saying Detroit was lucky it did not backfire.
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IJRRC ·
Lions Edge Packers 20-17 on Late Field Goal After Williams Scores Twice
Neutral Brief recap of the result, individual performances and officiating controversy.
- 25 Oct 22:47 First IJRRC Lions Edge Packers 20-17 on Late Field Goal After Williams Scores Twice
- 27 Oct 15:10 +40h 24m NewsweekN Dan Campbell Slammed for Risky Decision in Lions Win Over Packers
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