Detroit Lions able to beat former quarterback Matthew Stafford for second time.
from 2009-20, returned to the stadium as a member of the visiting Los Angeles Rams for the 2024 season opener. He was once again met with a chorus of boos from Lions fans during pregame warmups upon taking the field.
However, Detroit has quickly reloaded into a team that is viewed as a Super Bowl contender under the leadership ofand Goff's resurgent play. On Sunday, the Lions sputtered for much of the second half but ultimately willed itself to a win after Goff led a late game-tying drive to send the game to overtime.
In total, the veteran passer threw for 317 yards, one touchdown and one interception. With an offensive line battered by injuries and top wideout Puka Nacua leaving the game with an injury,His interception came at an inopportune time, as it occurred in the end zone when Kerby Joseph snared a pass intended for Cooper Kupp.
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