The Green Bay Packers shocked the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving when they defeated Jared Goff and Co. 29-22. A huge reason for the win was the dominant performance of Packers linebacker Rashan Gary.

In the win, Gary sacked Goff three times and forced two fumbles. Gary recovered one of the fumbles while the other was taken back by safety Jonathan Owens for a touchdown, giving the Packers a 20-6 lead at the time. He was the only Packer to sack the Lions QB, and he was part of a dominant defensive performance that left Goff under tremendous pressure and forced him to get the ball out quickly.

Following the win, coach Matt LaFleur awarded Gary with the game ball.

“I have one special game ball,” LaFleur said, via FOX Sports NFL. “This dude, career-high three sacks today. And more importantly, we all remember this a year ago. You came back with a vengeance, Man.”

LaFleur's speech was met with tons of cheers for Gary from his teammates. LaFleur also gave Gary a hug as the player became emotional. The fifth-year linebacker tore his ACL in November last year against the Lions and came back just a little over a year later to help his team to a huge Thanksgiving win.

As Rashan Gary teared up, he said, “I'm tired of crying around y'all.”

Several other Packers had great games and could have earned the game ball including Jordan Love, Christian Watson and Jonathan Owens, but Gary's performance helped. The Packers are now 5-6 and still have playoff hopes as they win their second straight game.