The Detroit Lions took an early lead against the Los Angeles Rams with a strong opening performance. Running back David Montgomery scored a touchdown on a 1-yard run, concluding a 10-play, 75-yard drive with 9:30 left in the first quarter. The Lions demonstrated a methodical approach, with quarterback Jared Goff completing 5 of 5 passes for 51 yards to four different receivers during the drive. The Rams responded with a 24-yard field goal after the Lions defense held at the 6-yard line, making the score 7-3 with 4:26 left in the first quarter. However, the Lions maintained their offensive momentum, with Goff going 9-for-9 for 111 yards across the first two possessions. The Rams managed to narrow the gap with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua, bringing the score to 14-10 in favor of the Lions, with 13:24 left in the first half.
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50-yard TD pass from Stafford to Puca Nacua on third-and-1. Kick good. Lions 14, Rams 10 with 13:24 left in half.
End first quarter: Lions 14 Rams 3
Jared Goff 9-of-9 for 111 yards on first two possessions. Lions doing whatever they want on offense right now against Rams.
Stafford almost picked off on 3rd down. Lions defense holds at the 6-yard line. Rams settle for 24-yard FG. Lions lead 7-3 with 4:26 left in 1st quarter. #LARvsDET
Lions drive down the field with ease, take 7-0 lead over Rams. https://t.co/Ey1wUWxgFO
Lions take the opening kickoff and go 10 plays, 75 yards and take a 7-0 lead on David Montgomery's 1-yard run. Jared Goff 5-for-5, 51 yards passing to four different receivers on the drive.
RB David Montgomery in from 1 yard out for TD. Kick good. Lions 7, Rams 0 with 9:30 left in first. That was methodical 75-yd march down the field - Goff was 5 of 5 for 51 yards.
The Lions get into the end zone first with a David Montgomery touchdown. It was a 10-play, 75-yard drive. Lions 7, Rams 0.
Touchdown, Lions. David Montgomery from a yard out. Fantastic opening drive. Lions 7, Rams 0.