Detroit (2-9) lost its sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record, and had an emotional setback after its biggest comeback win since 1957.
Matthew Stafford, playing with a sore non-throwing shoulder, threw one touchdown and four interceptions in a rookie-like performance after passing for five scores in Sunday’s win over Cleveland after trailing by 21.
Detroit (2-9) looked like it was building off the momentum from its last victory by recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff and with Stafford’s touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson.
But the Packers scored 27 unanswered points in the second and third quarters to turn the game into a rout that has become familiar.
Detroit lost its previous five games on Thanksgiving by an average of 23.4 points, and eight of nine in the showcase game. The Lions are 33-35-2 on the holiday since 1934.
The Packers have won nine straight against them overall, and coach Mike McCarthy is 8-0 in the suddenly lopsided series.
Charles Woodson returned his second interception for a score late in the game and struck a Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone, just as he did in 1997 at Michigan before going on to win the award. Woodson forced and recovered a fumble on the ensuing possession.
Rodgers was 28-of-39 for 348 yards and connected with Donald Lee, Donald Driver and James Jones for scores. He has played Detroit four times and those passing totals rank among the top eight in his career.
Driver had seven receptions for 142 yards, including a 68-yard catch, and a touchdown that gave the Packers a 20-7 lead midway through the third quarter.
Green Bay played without cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman, both of whom had season-ending knee injuries in last week’s win, and were just fine without them.
Stafford was only 20-of-43 for 213 yards, and his four interceptions were one fewer than he had earlier this year. He was listed as doubtful for the game because of his shoulder injury, but his decision-making seemed to be more of a problem than his health.
Johnson, who was questionable with hand and knee injuries, only had a 9-yard catch to go with his 1-yard score.
In Detroit’s last game, Stafford broke an NFL rookie record with 422 yards passing and drew praise for playing hurt on the final untimed play. He also became the youngest player to throw five touchdown passes in a game.