Photos: Packers overcome early deficit to defeat Lions behind career day from Aaron Jones
From the Photos: Packers' 2020 season in pictures series
Wisconsin State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured all the action as the Green Bay Packers came back from an early 11-point deficit to beat the Detroit Lions 42-21 in their home opener Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) hauls in a 41-yard pass in the 4th quarter. Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) forced him out at the Detroit 27 yard line. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) hauls in a 41-yard pass in the 4th quarter. Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) forced him out at the Detroit 27 yard line. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers safety Will Redmond (25) hits Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the 4th quarter. Stafford was flags for intentional grounding on the play. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) sacked Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) for a 10-yard loss in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a 14-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) intercepted a Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) pass and returned in 9-yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) scores on a 14-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) scores on a 14-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) is unable to hang on to a 3rd quarter pass while defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21). The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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An empty Lambeau Field a few hours before game time. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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The Green Bay Packers run out to an empty Lambeau Field before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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The Green Bay Packers run out to an empty Lambeau Field before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.
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Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) rushes in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) knocks a pass away from Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (31) in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers defensive back Vernon Scott (36) and Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) brings down Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is hit by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) after throwing a 3rd quarter pass. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after being hit by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) after throwing a 3rd quarter pass. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) hauls in a pass while defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) hauls in a 3rd quarter pass while defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21). The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looking for a receiver in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) on a 22-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.
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Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) tackles Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) celebrates his 3rd quarter interception. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept., 20, 2020.Â
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