Detroit Lions studs and duds Aidan Hutchinson Kerby Joseph

The noises inside Ford Field, for the first time since Week 2, were jubilant as the clock hit triple zeroes.

After struggling down the stretch in close games in recent weeks, the Detroit Lions exorcised the demons of a five-game losing streak against the rival Green Bay Packers. Though Green Bay quarterback and noted Lions tormentor Aaron Rodgers threatened multiple times, Detroit claimed a 15-9 Week 9 victory to move to 2-6.

Here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s game. 

STUD: S Kerby Joseph

Joseph has been a momentum-changing player for the Lions since entering the starting lineup in Week 4. He’s forced a total of four turnovers in his last three games, including two interceptions in Sunday’s win.

The Illinois product picked off the first of what would be two red-zone interceptions by Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The interception came as the result of the pass being deflected by linebacker Derrick Barnes’ helmet.

Later in the game, he secured a second interception at a key time. Following Jared Goff’s interception that set Green Bay up deep in Lions territory, Joseph jumped in front of Packers tight end Robert Tonyan to thwart the rally.

Joseph left the game after his second interception, as he collided with teammate Jeff Okudah and was evaluated for a concussion. His two-interception game was the first by a Lions rookie since Devon Mitchell did so in 1986.

DUD: T Taylor Decker

Decker committed two penalties in the first half that impeded offensive progress. First, he was flagged for holding, moving the team back to its own 13-yard line and leading to an eventual punt.

Later, he committed a false start that turned a third-and-4 into a third-and-9. The Lions would recover and convert, but the drive once again led to a punt. It’s the second straight week he has committed a false start.

STUD: LB Derrick Barnes

The second-year linebacker had perhaps his best game as a pro Sunday. He led the team in tackles with 12, while also adding an interception and notching both a sack and tackle for loss.

There have been games where Barnes has seen very little action at the linebacker position, but he certainly made the m