Game Summary: 2 takeaways from the Packers' loss to the Lions in Week 18

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The Packers lost the regular-season final on Sunday, 37-30 to the Lions at Ford Field.

Here are five lessons learned from failure.

1. David Bakhtiari's long road back to the pitch began with a warm-up and solid start, with a left tackle.

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Before Sunday, Bakhtiari hadn't played a game since Week 16 of last season, but the long, arduous recovery from his torn ACL on New Year's Eve 2020 has culminated in a start at Ford Field and played most of the first half.

"Long, long journey," Bakhtiari said after the game. "I was expecting to be back sooner. It was tough. It definitely stuck with me (more) mentally.

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That means a lot for midfielder Aaron Rodgers, who wanted some in-game action against Bakhtiari ahead of the knockout stages and has lured him in to play this week even though it wasn't the plan. his original plan.

"I'm so proud of him. He looks like he's amazing," said Rodgers, who played the first half and threw two TD passes to Allen Lazard before making way for Jordan Love.

"He's a great guy and he makes our team better. Obviously he's an incredible player. To congratulate him and his happiness today is quite special. There's nothing like running out there and seeing 'The Big Giraffe.'"

2. Center Josh Myers is also back for the first time since Week 6.

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The rookie second-round drafter from Ohio State has had a recurring knee injury for nearly three months and has started off as a potential playoff.

With Myers at the center, Lucas Patrick switched to right-back in place of rookie Royce Newman. In the second half, Patrick retreated to the center and Newman played for the attack.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said everything will be judged regarding the starting offensive lineup for the knockout stages. He notes the biggest problem for both Bakhtiari and Myers is their conditioning in the live-action game, because it can't be simulated.

The team is expected to practice three times, Wednesday through Friday, during the bye week, and those workouts will provide a good test after the game.

“I think with anyone coming back, you have to see what your reaction is from this,” LaFleur said. "What does tomorrow look like? How does it feel? We'll keep working and watching."

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