Lions trick play TD taken away after penalty
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The Detroit Lions were hoping their long game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night would result in a touchdown, and it almost did.
The Lions punted the ball to the Chiefs’ 1-yard line after Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped on third down. The team decided to score on 4th and goal.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) runs into the end zone after beating Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) on a play that was canceled after Goff called for an illegal action during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was under center with David Montgomery running behind him. When Montgomery took the blow, he decided to flee to the left. The veteran running back threw the ball to Goff, who bobbled it before regaining control and driving into the end zone for what was thought to be a touchdown.
However, the authorities discussed the issue and flagged a penalty for illegal action. According to “Sunday Night Football” rules analyst Terry McAulay, Goff should have paused for a second before making the move. The score was removed from the board.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs with the ball while Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Detroit picked the shot and took a 3-0 lead. It was a 15-play, 61-yard drive to start the game.
The Lions entered the match with a 4-1 score. Detroit has been the top scoring team in the NFL this season. Detroit, which scored 13 points in its Week 1 loss against the Green Bay Packers, has scored at least 34 points in its last four games.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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The Lions didn’t look like they were willing to take their foot off the gas pedal against the Chiefs.
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