Matthew Stafford has been denied again at Ford Field.
The Detroit Lions held off a comeback from the Los Angeles Rams and defeated their former quarterback for the second straight season at home in a 27-20 overtime victory.
It looked like Detroit would run away with it in the first half, but the Rams stormed back and even took a fourth quarter lead on the back of Cooper Kopp. Detroit “Grit” didn’t fold and got a field goal to send the game to overtime, and in the extra period, marched right down the field on its opening possession to capture the season-opening victory.
For Stafford, who threw for 317 yards for one touchdown and one interception Sunday night, it was his second straight at his former home after the Lions eliminated the Rams in the wild-card round last season. There is a loss.
The star of the day was Lions receiver Jameson Williams. The speedster’s start to his career was hampered by injuries, but he had five catches for 121 yards, including a big 52-yard touchdown catch that showcased his ridiculous speed. – Jordan Mendoza
Lions vs. Rams highlights
The Lions beat the Rams 26-20 in overtime on David Montgomery’s game-winning touchdown.
Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards and a touchdown, with Rams receiver Cooper Kopp having a huge game (14 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown). For the Lions, Jared Goff threw for 217 yards and a touchdown, receiver Jameson Williams had five receptions for 121 yards and a score.
Rams vs Lions Score
Rams: 20
Shireen: 26
First quarter
Rams field goal (4:50) – Joshua Carty, 41 yards
Second quarter
Lions field goal (12:17) — Jake Betts, 25 yd
Lions Touchdown (1:57) – Jahmir Gibbs, 1-yard run (Jake Betts extra point)
Third quarter
Lions Touchdown (10:29) — Jameson Williams, 52-yard pass from Jared Goff (Jake Betts extra point)
Rams Touchdown (3:33) – Karen Williams, 2-yard run (Joshua Carty extra point)
Fourth quarter
Rams field goal (12:32) — Joshua Carty, 26 yards.
Rams Touchdown (4:30) – Cooper Cope, 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Joshua Carty extra point)
Lions field goal (0:17) — Jake Betts, 32 yd
Overtime
Lions Touchdown (5:19) — David Montgomery, 1-yard run
Lions 26, Rams 20: Detroit wins on overtime touchdown
Detroit made it so easy.
The Lions wasted zero time going right down the field on their opening drive of overtime, denying Los Angeles a chance to win with the game-ending touchdown.
It took eight plays in less than five minutes for Detroit to punish the Los Angeles defense, as the Rams had no answer for brutal punishment from the Lions’ offensive line. Detroit got close to the goal line, and David Montgomery punched it in on a 1-yard touchdown run to seal the victory. – Jordan Mendoza
The Lions will start overtime on offense.
Poetic, Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff went out for the overtime coin toss, and as the visitor, the Rams got the call. Stafford called heads, and it was tails. Goff and company will get the ball first and if they score a touchdown, it will be a win for Detroit. – Jordan Mendoza
Lions 20, Rams 20: The Lions tied the game in the final seconds.
No pressure from the rookie Lions kicker.
Jake Betts signed with the Lions after playing in the UFL, and he drilled a 32-yard field goal to make it a 20-20 game with 17 seconds left, likely sending the game into overtime. should be sent. – Jordan Mendoza
Lions get the ball back in the final minutes.
Detroit would have a chance to tie or take the lead in the final minutes after Los Angeles forced a punt.
The Rams were unable to sustain their drive, and more importantly, forced Detroit to use all of their timeouts before the two-minute warning. Detroit will now have the ball at its own 28-yard line with two timeouts and two minutes left. – Jordan Mendoza
Rams 20, Lions 17: Cooper Kupp TD gives Rams the lead
The Rams took the lead on the Lions in the fourth quarter after Matthew Stafford connected with Kopp for a 9-yard touchdown to cap an 80-yard drive.
Earlier in the drive, Stafford found Cope along the sideline on the first drive for a 20-yard reception. At first glance it looked like the cup wouldn’t have landed two feet, but it actually dragged its feet to an incredible reception. Stafford completed 8 of 8 passes on the go-ahead drive. – Sydney Henderson
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