NFL wrap: Packers rue missed kicks while Giants lose despite Beckham TD pass

Mason Crosby misses four field-goals in loss to Lions Giants lose to Panthers on last-second 63-yard field-goal Patrick Mahomes throws fi... thumbnail 1 summary
  • Mason Crosby misses four field-goals in loss to Lions
  • Giants lose to Panthers on last-second 63-yard field-goal
  • Patrick Mahomes throws first his interceptions of the season

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for two scores, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 31-23 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Detroit (2-3) earned a win they desperately needed under first-year coach Matt Patricia, going into its bye week.

Green Bay (2-2-1) could not overcome uncharacteristic mistakes by veteran kicker Mason Crosby and two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, who lost two fumbles for just the third time in his 14-year career. Crosby missed a career-high four field goals in one game and missed an extra point to boot. He connected on a field goal with two seconds left. Detroit recovered the onside kick to seal the win, preventing Rodgers from getting another chance at a game-winning Hail Mary in Detroit.

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