In a sensational turn of events, the Detroit Lions pulled off an astonishing comeback win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, 31-26.
The Lions have now advanced to an incredible 8-2 record to start the season, the first time in over six decades (1962) they’ve reached that benchmark.
A Wild Ending
It all started with the Bears being up 12 with 4:15 left in the game, but the Detroit Lions flipped the script and came back in a savvy fashion. Jameson Williams was a key factor in the explosive 32-yard touchdown play that initiated the electrifying comeback.
With only 31 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Jared Goff put the ball into the hands of running back David Montgomery, who scored the game-winning touchdown against his former team, and the Lions’ stadium erupted.
To complete the two-point conversion, Goff connected with tight end Sam LaPorta. As tension soared in the final moments, it was Aidan Hutchinson who called the game with a strip sack on quarterback Justin Fields.
His heroic play not only sealed the victory, but he also became the first player in NFL history to total 15.0 sacks and four interceptions through his first two seasons. He continues to be an unstoppable force and has topped this spectacular turnaround.
While it wasn’t the best start to the game for Goff, who threw three interceptions, he went 10-11 for 115 yards and a touchdown in the final 4:15 and managed to clean it all up and set up crucial plays that were needed in such a desperate time of need.
“He didn’t have his best game, but it’s really when you needed him most in a two-minute drive at the end of the half, that was pretty big,” head coach Dan Campbell said.
“And then at the end of the game, down two scores — that’s when he’s at his best, in a game that he’s not playing his best, I think that speaks volumes. At the very least, he’s going to be mentally tough and physically tough, and you can always count on that. You can bank on that, and today he showed his resiliency. When we needed those plays, he showed up in a no-huddle mode. He was awesome.”
Another notable player was rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who has been a constant presence every week. He is ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards per game and has proved his worth yet again.
“Man, I was proud of the guys,” Campbell said. “We knew that if we could get the ball back on our court, we’d get a stop, score, get some momentum back, but man, that’s what I was proud of. Great job by a number of guys, and really the whole team had a part in that, so it’s a great win.”
There are a lot of weapons on this Detroit Lions team, and they have so much fight in them. Moments like these epitomize the grit and determination they are forged with.
What’s Next?
The Detroit Lions will face the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. back at Ford Field and will look to continue their quest for victory in a traditional holiday showdown on Thanksgiving.
