The Green Bay Packers pulled off a stunning upset of the Dallas Cowboys, easily taking care of the NFC East winners in a 48-32 victory. Jordan Love threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Packers to the NFC Divisional round for the second time in the past three seasons.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions recorded their first playoff win since 1992 by defeating the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 24-23. After winning 12 games and securing their first division title since 1993, the Lions have continued to exceed expectations in the postseason.
Here’s a summary of Sunday’s action, as well as the current order of picks in the 2024 draft.
2024 NFL Draft Order
- Chicago Bears, 7-10 (From Carolina Panthers, 2-15) *
- Washington Commanders, 4-13 *
- New England Patriots, 4-13 *
- Arizona Cardinals, 4-13 *
- Los Angeles Chargers, 5-12 *
- New York Giants, 6-11 *
- Tennessee Titans, 6-11 *
- Atlanta Falcons, 7-10 *
- Chicago Bears, 7-10 *
- New York Jets, 7-10 *
- Minnesota Vikings, 7-10 *
- Denver Broncos, 8-9 *
- Las Vegas Raiders, 8-9 *
- New Orleans Saints, 9-8 *
- Indianapolis Colts, 9-8 *
- Seattle Seahawks, 9-8 *
- Jacksonville Jaguars, 9-8 *
- Cincinnati Bengals, 9-8 *
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-8
- Los Angeles Rams, 10-7
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7
- Miami Dolphins, 11-6
- Houston Texans, 10-7 (From Cleveland Browns, 11-6)
- Dallas Cowboys, 12-5
- Green Bay Packers, 9-8
- Arizona Cardinals, 4-13 (From Houston Texans, 10-7)
- Philadelphia Eagles, 11-6
- Kansas City Chiefs, 11-6
- Buffalo Bills, 11-6
- Detroit Lions, 12-5
- San Francisco 49ers, 12-5
- Baltimore Ravens, 13-4
Packers 48, Cowboys 32
The Packers traveled to AT&T Stadium and defeated the Cowboys in a contest that wasn’t as close as the final score might indicate. Love accumulated a perfect 158.3 passer rating in his postseason debut, becoming the first player in NFL history to do so (per Fox Sports).
NFL @NFL
JORDAN LOVE DELIVERS. PACKERS UP 20-0.
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlusJORDAN LOVE DELIVERS. PACKERS UP 20-0.
📺: #GBvsDAL on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Ut3BRhC2CE pic.twitter.com/NdIftoEEW9— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2024
B/R Gridiron @brgridiron
Jordan Love at half in his playoff debut
13/16
185 yards
1 touchdownJordan Love at half in his playoff debut
13/16
185 yards
1 touchdown pic.twitter.com/OjJtFC76hk— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) January 14, 2024
On the other hand, Dak Prescott struggled mightily in the first half and wasn’t able to lead Dallas out of a 48-16 hole in the fourth quarter. He finished the afternoon with two interceptions, as the second one was returned for a touchdown to give Green Bay an early 27-point lead.
NFL @NFL
DARNELL SAVAGE PICK-6. WOW.
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlusDARNELL SAVAGE PICK-6. WOW.
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Ut3BRhC2CE pic.twitter.com/ERbaOsRW08— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2024
The Cowboys became the first team to lose a home playoff game this year after the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs were both able to secure victories on Saturday.
Lions 24, Rams 23
Jared Goff made several timely throws while the Lions’ defense kept the Rams out of the end zone in the second half to clinch the historic victory. With Detroit needing a first down to put the contest away, Goff fired an 11-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown to secure the game-clinching first down.
NFL @NFL
LIONS GET A BIG FIRST DOWN!
📺: #LARvsDET on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlusLIONS GET A BIG FIRST DOWN!
📺: #LARvsDET on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/EGBlAXtH2O— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2024
B/R Gridiron @brgridiron
Jared Goff is the first QB ever to win a playoff game against a team he previously started a playoff game for 😱
Jared Goff is the first QB ever to win a playoff game against a team he previously started a playoff game for 😱 pic.twitter.com/RtO6e3UcGI
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) January 15, 2024
Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Rams’ future still looks bright as rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua was nearly unstoppable all night long. He racked up 181 yards on nine receptions, finding the end zone in the second quarter to keep the score close.
Los Angeles Rams @RamsNFL
PUKA DOWN THERE SOMEWHERE.
📺 @SNFonNBC | @AsapPuka
PUKA DOWN THERE SOMEWHERE.
📺 @SNFonNBC | @AsapPuka pic.twitter.com/Uo9rgMUyvp
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 15, 2024
NFL @NFL
Puka Nacua sets a rookie record for receiving yards in a playoff game!
📺: #LARvsDET on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlusPuka Nacua sets a rookie record for receiving yards in a playoff game!
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/upLPjD2Lhe— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2024
Nacua gained 59 of his yards after contact, the fourth-highest mark in a game this season (per NFL Next Gen Stats). However, the Rams’ offense stalled on their final possession and did not get the ball back after punting with just over four minutes remaining in the contest.
Remaining Wild Card Schedule
Monday, Jan. 15
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, 4:30 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET
Following Sunday night’s action, there is only one undecided spot in the divisional round for each conference. The Bills will host the Steelers in a matchup between two AFC opponents, while the NFC’s final wild-card battle includes the Eagles and the Buccaneers.
If Pittsburgh wins, the team will head to Baltimore for a matchup with the division-rival Ravens. In a scenario where Buffalo secures the victory, head coach Sean McDermott’s unit will host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
After the Packers’ victory, the winner of Monday night’s contest between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay will travel north to face off against the Lions.
2024 NFL Draft Information
The 2024 NFL draft will begin on April 25 and run through April 27 in the downtown area of Detroit.
For the latest information, scouting reports, and analysis of the top prospects in the 2024 class, head over to the Bleacher Report NFL Scouting Department’s most recent mock draft, as well as their big board.