Lions vs. Packers: A Rivalry Renewed
The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are two of the most storied franchises in NFL history, and their rivalry is one of the most heated in the league. The two teams have met 195 times since 1930, with the Packers holding a 105-88-7 advantage.
The rivalry reached its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, when the two teams were often competing for the NFL championship. The Packers won the Super Bowl in 1967 and 1968, while the Lions won the NFL Championship in 1952 and 1953.
The rivalry has cooled somewhat in recent years, but it remains one of the most intense in the NFL. The two teams are located just a few hours apart, and their fans are often passionate and vocal.
The Lions and Packers will meet twice in the 2023 season, on September 24th in Detroit and on January 1st in Green Bay. The games are sure to be close and competitive, and they could have a major impact on the NFC playoff race.
Here are some of the key moments in the Lions-Packers rivalry:
- 1930: The Lions and Packers play their first game, a 26-6 Packers victory.
- 1932: The Packers win the first NFL championship game, defeating the Lions 7-6.
- 1936: The Lions beat the Packers 16-0 in the NFL Championship Game.
- 1952: The Lions win the NFL Championship Game, defeating the Packers 17-7.
- 1953: The Lions repeat as NFL champions, defeating the Packers 17-16.
- 1960: The Packers win the NFL Championship Game, defeating the Lions 17-13.
- 1965: The Packers win the NFL Championship Game, defeating the Lions 23-12.
- 1966: The Packers win the Super Bowl I, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
- 1967: The Packers win the Super Bowl II, defeating the Oakland Raiders 33-14.
- 1970: The Lions win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
- 1971: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
- 1972: The Lions win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
- 1973: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Dolphins in the Super Bowl VIII.
- 1974: The Lions win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game.
- 1975: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
- 1976: The Lions win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Cardinals in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
- 1983: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Redskins in the NFC Championship Game.
- 1984: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
- 1986: The Packers win the NFC Central Division title, but lose to the Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
- 2003: The Lions win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
- 2007: The Packers win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game.
- 2014: The Packers win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.
- 2019: The Packers win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
- 2020: The Packers win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game.
- 2021: The Packers win the NFC North Division title, but lose to the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
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