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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were dominant after a shaky start and snapped a few losing streaks.
Matthew Stafford made up for some mistakes with three touchdown passes, including one to Calvin Johnson, to help Detroit score 37 straight points to beat the Green Bay Packers 40-10 on Thursday.
The Lions (7-5) had lost their last two games, five consecutive against Green Bay and a franchise-record nine straight in their annual showcase on Thanksgiving.
The Packers (5-6-1) have a five-game winless streak for the first time since 2008, showing how valuable Aaron Rodgers is for the franchise. Rodgers has missed four-plus games since fracturing his left collarbone.
Matt Flynn became the fourth starting quarterback for Green Bay this year and was sacked seven times, once by Ndamukong Suh for a safety.
Flynn didn't fare as well as he did in his last start for Green Bay against the same opponent.
He was 10 of 20 for 139 yards with an interception and two fumbles. In the last game of the 2011 regular season, while Rodgers rested for the playoffs, Flynn threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-41 win over Detroit.
Stafford was 22 of 35 for 330 yards with two interceptions and a fumble that was returned by Morgan Burnett to put the Packers up 10-3 early in the second quarter.
After that, Detroit did whatever it wanted on both sides of the ball.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prepares to dunk the football after his 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) stretches for yardage as he is defended by Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) walks off the field after giving up the ball to the Detroit Lions during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn for a safety during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn for a safety during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions fans are seen in attendance during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs into the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prepares to dunk the football after his 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) pulls away form Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) pulls away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) for a 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs to the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Green Bay Packers defense closes in on Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) after his 23-yard run during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Musician Tony Lucca performs during the half-time period of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) reacts after his run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) is stopped by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
CORRECTS QUARTERBACK NAME FROM AARON RODGERS TO MATT FLYNN: Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn looks downfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) dunks the ball after scoring on a 5-yard pass reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) reacts after a run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) congratulates wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) after Ross' 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) dunks the ball after scoring on a 5-yard pass reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after his fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery returned for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) runs after his fumble recovery during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) pulls away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush (24) and cornerback Davon House (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) fumbles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) fumbles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Fans hold an American Flag during introductions before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) jumps over the Green Bay Packers defense on the opening kickoff during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (43) and inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is stopped by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz talks with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, center, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a warm up period before an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn, throws during a warm up period before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a first quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Ryan Pickett #79 of the Green Bay Packers watches the final second on the clock run down during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Packers 40-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a first quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a third quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a third quarter touchdown pass behind the rush of Datone Jones #95 of the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Reggie Bush #21 of the Detroit Lions fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game before it was subsequently recovered by Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs for a third quarter touchdown while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Aaron Rogers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Reggie Bush bounced back from a fumble deep in Green Bay territory with a go-ahead, 1-yard TD run to give Detroit a 17-10 lead late in the first half. He finished with 117 yards rushing and 65 yards receiving.
Detroit's Joique Bell ran for 94 yards and a score. Johnson had six receptions for 101 yards and a 20-yard TD to put the Lions up 24-10 early in the third quarter.
The Packers have been leaning on rookie running back Eddie Lacy lately, but he was limited to 16 yards on 10 carries against one of the NFL's best defenses against the run.
If Detroit didn't start the game so poorly, the score could've been even more lopsided.
Bush ended what was a productive opening possession by fumbling at the Green Bay 6 after former USC teammate Clay Matthews knocked the ball out of his hands.
Detroit also had a first-and-goal from the Packers 7 and lost 2 yards on three plays, in part because of Brandon Pettigrew's false start, and settled for David Akers' field goal.
On Detroit's next snap, Nick Perry stripped the ball away from Stafford, and Burnett's 1-yard return gave Green Bay its last lead. Stafford ended the next drive with an interception that was thrown directly at Tramon Williams as if the quarterback didn't see the cornerback.
The Lions gained 561 yards and gave up just 126.
Green Bay didn't have more than 100 yards of offense until there was a little more than a minute left, then Flynn fumbled in a fitting end for a game that he and his banged-up team would like to forget.
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