Green Bay Packers' Matt Flynn hands off to Ryan Grant (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
Updated: Sunday, 01 Jan 2012, 3:56 PM CST
Published : Sunday, 01 Jan 2012, 3:56 PM CST
GREEN BAY - Matt Flynn threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns, both franchise records, as the Packers beat the Lions 45-41 at Lambeau Field.
Jordy Nelson was one benefactor of Flynn's explosive game. Nelson caught nine balls for 162 yards and three scores. Jermichael Finley added the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Sam Shields sealed the victory for Green Bay by intercepting a pass from Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford as the Lions were driving late in the final period. Stafford finished the game with 520 passing yards and five touchdowns of his own.
For the first time since league play began, Green Bay swept their NFC North schedule in 2011, beating the Bears, Lions and Vikings twice a piece in the regular season.
The Packers (15-1) will get a week off and enjoy home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Lions (10-6) will be either the fifth or sixth seed in the NFC playoffs.
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