The Detroit Lions recently secured a win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, December 5, giving them bragging rights in their rivalry. However, the game also sparked some intense trolling, with plenty of trash talk before, during, and after the matchup. Following the victory, some Lions players are speaking out about the “disrespectful” comments made by the Packers, flexing their success after the game.
Lions cornerback Carlton Davis responded to the Packers’ bold predictions before the game, where they claimed that quarterback Jordan Love would throw for over 400 yards against Detroit’s defense. Davis found these comments disrespectful, especially given the fact that Love finished with just 200 passing yards. Despite the boasting, Davis wasn’t interested in further humiliating the Packers but simply focused on securing the win. He emphasized that the Lions played with confidence, especially when it came to taking risks on fourth downs.
Davis made it clear that the goal wasn’t to embarrass the Packers but to execute their game plan. He mentioned that Coach Dan Campbell had emphasized being aggressive on fourth-and-1 situations, something the Lions committed to throughout the game. Davis’s response suggested that the team’s focus was solely on winning, not making the Packers feel humiliated in the process.
Za’Darius Smith, a defensive lineman for the Lions, also shared his thoughts on the Packers’ trash talk. As a former Green Bay player, the game held extra significance for Smith, who felt a sense of redemption after leaving the Packers. Smith reflected on how, after an injury, the Packers didn’t show much loyalty, which left him feeling disrespected. He took pleasure in getting his “revenge” on his former team, stating that he had already experienced a form of revenge when he played for the Vikings, but this win with Detroit was particularly satisfying.
During an interview after the game, Smith expressed his pride in his new team and the victory. He emphasized how much he had given to the Packers during his time there, and how his departure felt less than honorable. This game against Green Bay allowed Smith to feel like he had fully overcome the past, and his emotions were evident when talking about the win.
Meanwhile, Green Bay’s head coach Matt LaFleur voiced his disappointment with the security at Ford Field following an incident involving a Lions fan. LaFleur described an altercation between a fan, who was helping hold the American flag for the national anthem, and some Packers players. The fan reportedly made disrespectful gestures, including a throat-slash sign, which escalated tensions. LaFleur confronted the fan, expressing his displeasure with the unsportsmanlike behavior.
LaFleur believed that Ford Field’s security should have intervened more promptly in the situation, as he felt the fan’s actions were inappropriate. He commented on the arrogance of the fan, suggesting that such behavior was out of line and should have been addressed by security more effectively.
