NFL fans erupt as Lions-Packers TNF turns into a TD galore after Tim Patrick scores: "Back and forth we go"

The Lions and the Packers got Week 14 action to a frenetic start as they exchanged touchdowns one after another, with Tim Patrick getting a couple. It settled into a pattern where neither defense could slow down the opposition's offense. Every time one team took a lead, the other came back to go ahead. The difference was never more than one score going into the fourth quarter.

After Tim Patrick got his second touchdown fans took to X/Twitter to salute the players for the entertainment they provided. Supporters were universally enthralled by the offensive output from both teams and here are some of the reactions.

It was a great match for the neutrals and the responses kept coming on social media. Here are some more comments on the exhilarating match.

"This game is wild! Who can outlast the others. Lions in the end" - said one.

"What an amazing game it's been crazy!" - wrote another.

"Back and forth and back and forth" - concurred a third.

Tim Patrick's contributions critical in close wins for Lions against Packers

The Lions came into this game with an 11-1 record and the Packers were not far behind at 9-3. Detroit was hosting this match and knew that a loss would allow both the Vikings and the Eagles to match their records with a win. With that, they could have been in a fight to retain their top spot in the NFC. Even Green Bay would have been just a game behind them.

However, Tim Patrick's two touchdowns in this game ensured that the Lions came back to win it 34-31 in regulation time. Jared Goff led them on a late drive that allowed them to kick the winning field goal and not give Jordan Love any chance to lead another comeback possession.

Tim Patrick's performance in this match also showed Detroit's strength in depth and why they are one of the favorites for the Super Bowl. These two scores were his first in the league in 2024 and Jahmyr Gibbs also added a third from a pass. Sam LaPorta, who had scored two touchdowns in the last game, and star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown both did not get any points, but it did not matter in the end.

Now, the pressure is on the Packers to get back to winning ways in the next week as the Commanders can tie their win record with a victory in the upcoming game if Green Bay loses again in Week 15.