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a lot of people in love with the Lions I’m in on the Lions I think the lions are going to be great this year another sign of the buy into that hype Lions season tickets are completely sold out every year going into the first game it was always butterflies always butterflies cuz it’s going to be electric it’s going to be a lot of people there we just want to be able to prove everybody that you know this is what we can do this is what we’re going to do Ks are going to be for yeah about respect being chased by Hinson going to get hit going to go down it is intercepted by the Lions this game is over it’s fun being here in the city with all this excitement and with that being said it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t win and and I think we all know that I know that people will continue to be excited if we continue to win there’s tons of excitement around the team this defense watch the flow and the speed of this defense and there’s nowhere to to go good afternoon how’s everybody good to be back here in Indie I think we haven’t talked since the end of last season so um we like the foundation we have with the young Corp uh we have a culture in place uh that people can thrive in and our approach Remains the Same now we’re here at the combine hopefully we get some good information coming out of this week with a free agency fast approaching that work as long since started the question is now is do these players fit the standard of our culture to be on our team a lot of the free agents that we signed you know they’ve had really really good years and uh we got to make some hard decisions it’s going to be a big off season um you know never like to put too much pressure on my I’ve been watching you know from from a from a distance on a kind of an outside end we we cross pass over the years but um that’s what I’m Brad for you know physical you know traditional style football who are you know just want to oppose your will on people we’re in the business of winning it’s time for us to start doing it you know uh getting a little emotional about it already in the sense but uh you know we’re going to play hard man we going to play together it get adjusted pretty fast absolutely again thank you I’ve been Pittsburgh for 6 years so yeah it’s been you know good good been a good ride for me um but it’s time it’s time to spread you know what I mean it’s time to spread yeah you know what I mean so right situations right time for let’s do it he’s healthy he’s safe all love you know you got support you got people behind youever not just thank you look like JuJu’s happy too the news out of Detroit is running back David Montgomery making the jump from the Bears to the Lions on a three-year deal you know this is not only a good combination between yeah DeAndre Swift and Montgomery they want to run the ball Dan Campbell they’re going to be physical they got one of the better o lines some football all right good deal brother all right see you yes sir what’s going on what’s going on man coachy welcome glad you’re here man congratulations it’s your family that’s ju congratulations I was talking about and this is Ben Johnson right in here y I know I can bring a lot to the table um to get opportunity to come here and play with a team that’s starting something crazy you know being able to say that I can be a part of it I’m blessed I’m excited to be able to get in the offense it’s so powerful and dynamic so I’m excited to be here my emotions are very very high you know uh when I got that call and uh made the decision to come over here uh I knew this is the place I wanted to be because I used to watch games of Detroit and I could see where the team is heading so I just feel like it was a good place for me to be awesome man thanks appreciate you well after last season I I reached out to Frank and Taylor and uh I told them how much I would really like to come back and and play with them and at the time I thought that they just thought I was you know blowing smoke and giving them lip service but uh I really meant it and I’m I’m happy to be back and be able to play with my friends what excites me most is seeing how well the guys on the line have already played so far and how well they play together I would really just like to be a part of that and be a part of a unit that is one of the best in the NFL it’s a good word man how you doing see good to see you man oh happy to be back you already know I know every nook and cranny of Detroit it has that same feel that that it’s always had you know and that’s the the feel that I love you know and I know that they have a new culture um that’s what I’m excited about I just walked around and met with the coaches and it’s just a it’s just a whole new Vibe I can’t wait to get this thing going when the dust settled on the first week of free agency who’s left one-year deal for CJ Gardner Johnson and the Detroit liines he’s a hell of a safety they’re a team to watch out for we know that they got everything going in the right direction hey guys real quick I got CJ here [Music] CJ congrats man nice entering free agency uh we put a lot of work in it’s a lot of late nights but but the hard work did pay off because uh we were able to get the guys that we wanted we were really excited um you know wanted to be aggressive uh in the backend and and getting those guys in the secondary which we’re really jacked about and all those guys uh you know give us a lot of flexibility it’s not about you know putting them in boxes those guys are just smart DBS and uh that’s what we’re really excited about you already knew you already knew you were a fit we’re watching some of all this the stuff we were doing at New Orleans I was just telling Brad you give us that piece back fired up man no it was me to be abely you be a great man excited man what you playing whole crew everything what’s going on CJ Gardner Johnson who many of viewed as one of the best defensive backs available in free agency uh plays in the slot play safety and Aaron Glenn who of course knows CJ Gardner Johnson from his days with the Saints he knows how he fits in to this defense a Coachman high school at the Nike opening I Man Dan rookie year got a lot of familiarity with the coaching style so just understanding the magnitude of the room understanding scheme fit uh and comfortability as a player I’m ready for the fight competing is go win you got your F crew behind you that’s we just have a culture in place that people can really thrive in and you know you always want to look at it from a leadership standpoint you know what is really the culture well it’s what are your values who are you really as a person from a leadership standpoint and can you bring that to life when you bring that to life can it let other people thrive and make others around you better and so we had discussions with all of our upcoming ufas we’re going to try and do our best to keep the Foundation that we have in place and keep the core in place there’s only one man going to meet you today boy and that’s wor for 60 Minutes lions at 12 is this pick real Lion’s making a real Splash belly flop boy last night it was confusing to say the least I don’t know what the hell they were doing the first round like what on Earth are you doing the Lions reached so that’s bad at positions of low value that’s bad I don’t like this pick in terms of value we do not take running backs in the first round the least valuable spots yeah that was way too high for me you overpaid it tells me that Brad Holmes got burned the sun is out the pads are still off but training camp is on day one here in Allen Park Dan Campbell told us this team knows outside expectations are higher than they’ve been in decades you’re back you’re three let’s go there is no doubt that the lions are making some noise about being better in 2023 just like that he’s back man man what’s popping ready to go to war to go man 2023 going to be epic in Michigan the anticipation is through the roof how good are they I like them I do like them but now you get the world champions the hype trains over Detroit it’s time to go to work hey let’s go big boys hey they’re walking in the Team Monster is on 3 [Music] [Applause] 2 so here we go it’s been a good off seon people said nice things about the Lions they said you know what they’re going to be a good team you know what Sheila hamp’s a good owner Dan Campbell’s a good coach Brad Holmes is a good general manager they’re the favorites to win the NFC North you know what all that means right now it doesn’t mean anything it all starts tonight come on come on hey we locking the gates tonight it’s us in there Us in there let’s see who a better man is today let’s see if they want to play FIS B today they talking about the they talking about hey I’m y brother do your thing play with full confidence and come out this swing come out thisit on Me 2 the work they put in that’s what means something the players they’ve selected and develop that’s what means something but now we need to see it come together as a whole we haven’t felt this way about a Lions football team in a long time but tonight begins the most anticipated season in decades and they’re doing it against the Super Bowl champions you play The Champ you know it’s going to be a long night so you better come ready these Lions I believe they are so let’s find out together let’s start 2023 let’s get this going first third down of the game right here lions with a third and three from their own 3250 trying to get to the edge the 45 and he is down in Kansas City territory a big gain for Detroit that time G on second down Gibs to Gibbs trying to get outside left he does inside the 40 Gibs SP get the 35 Gibs down to the 30 yd line bouncing inside the 25 and down to the 24 not only is he a speaks but that guy is not afraid to drop that shoulder and lay the ham on somebody third and six from the Kansas City n9ine 14th play of this drive out of the Huddle and to the line play clock at five GF leans in there’s the snap Jared back looking looking throwing middle caught first down touchdown Detroit Lions Oh Baby iin R sa Brown Lions the first on the board tonight Riley Patterson on for the extra point Jack Fox to hold daily to snap there it is spot down kick on the way it is up and it is good and the Lions lead it by a score of seven to nothing 246 to go here first [Music] quarter third and goal from the one momes has got it back and looking lot of time backing up throwing End Zone wide open caught touchdowns 13pl Drive Nets a touchdown for Kansas City kick is away it is up and it is good we got a 7-7 game gol takes the direct snap fakes the give sets in the pocket steps up looks looks throws downfield it is caught inside Chief’s territory that is Aman R st Brown again down to the Kansas City 40 Jared takes the snap back and looking looking growing got a complete lorta 35 lorta 30 inside the 30 and the rookie goes down to the 27 yd line first career catch for Sam leap Porto Welcome to The Bigs my friend third and 10 from the Chiefs 17 Lions one out of three on third down tonight gf’s got it quick throw right side they set up a receiver screen they got it complete to Marvin Jones Lost the football it is free on the ground at Kansas City’s got [Applause] it momes is going to work out of the Gun there’s the snap momes is back Lions Rush four momes loads and throws down field it is caught when you talk for about seconds I mean Jerry was a half a second from getting there first and goal from the four for Kansas City looking looking growing End Zone touchdown so into the first half Lions L it 7 nothing Kansas City has scored the last 14 Chiefs leaded 14-7 by Jack Campbell I mean to get that deep at the linebacker position I mean that’s special Mahomes back throws it is incomplete picked off picked off by the Lions Brian Branch with it left side he’s going baby he’s going to the house touchdown Detroit Lions deflected in the air branch ran under it and he took it all the way back the lions are an extra point away from tying this game all that young man has done since he arrived in Detroit is make plays welcome to the NFL Brian bran it’s the Lions two of their last three possessions have been three and out out of the Huddle and to the line there’s the snap on third down gol quick throw right side incomplete in and out of the hands of Josh Reynolds gof turns fakes the give wants to throw rolling throwing back against his body and incomplete and that’s going to be fourth down and the lions are going to have to punt it back second down and one they go on the end round it is cadarius Tony and he’s going to get dropped for a loss back outside the 20 yd line Derek Barnes is there had some help from Charles Harris as well really heads up play by that defense that’s a break for the Lions you have got Kansas City with a field goal unit out there this would stretch it to a six-point lead and they’re going to have a shot here you know by holding the Chiefs to these field goals they’re very much in this game their offense just needs to perk up now it is about this offense they got to get going down by six they’ve got to deliver here 121 to go in the game G takes the shotgun snap he’s back sets in the pocket looks it as he throws over the middle it is caught Reynolds first down across the 40 at the 41 He adjusted his body and made the grab thought play action fake got time in the pocket looking looking throws it is caught inside the 35 he’s free at the 25 it is down the right sideline Josh Reynolds inside the 15 that was a nice run after the catch that time by Josh Reynolds for 33 yds gives to Montgomery over the right side he’s threw down to the nine be surprised they just stay trying to run the football I think the offensive line now is starting to take hold Lions have got to have that Endzone Montgomery the L back behind g g gives to Montgomery again he’s got room inside the five F into the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions David Montgomery to the house and the lions were taking the lead don’t let up don’t let up just be can’t get up nothing else down man all they got is 20 [Music] points El taking it the r were ready for the trick as they pull down Rice play Mak make play play make make play thr here we go can this Lions defense stay all One More Time Moms has got it wants to throw back with a flag down throws complete Sky Moore but is this coming pass holding offense number 59 Ms goes inside underneath incomplete again CJ gter Johnson comes up againsts Sky Moore in the back Ms flings it in the middle it is in complete still nine left fourth and 25 Kansas City momes being chased rolling left Globs it downfield it is incomplete Lions will take over on Downs no flags with two minutes to go in the game this is where those big guys up front have got to eat Chiefs are going to use the timeouts here on memory being pushed so one against five yds instead of three takes a couple more ticks off the clock golf again in there behind one of the best offensive lines in football takes the snap gives to Montgomery Montgomery bounces it to the right fights his way down to the 22 yd line big guys you know you get the first down right here game’s over push the pile they got that jumbo set in there back in as well third and two Montgomery siting forward has the first down at the 20 yd line Kansas City out of timeout and Goth is telling those fans let me hear you and listen to the cheers for the lions in Arrowhead an impressive rude turnout by a fan base that has long for a moment like this on a stage like this here we go one final snap execute it and it’s over gol takes a knee say good night this game’s over the Detroit Lions they have come in and knocked off the Super Bowl champs 21-2 the final score here at Arrowhead Stadium how long have we been talking about about this game it wasn’t always pretty but they found a way to late question has been asked about these Detroit Lions are they for real well I got something for you you can ask the Chiefs they’ll tell you there for real man now let me ask you this did we expect to win that and that’s exactly what we did because we built that way and everything we talked about was how it went down we had to be patient man offense we go all the way down and score defense we need a takeway we come out at halftime we get a huge takeway told you guys we’re built for this we can overcome anything as long as you guys just hang with it we got a t to clean up when we get back but until then enjoy this oh yeah oh yeah I’m proud of you guys break it down hey remember this feeling that wasn’t perfect we stick together we are built for this boys we are built for this 2 next let’s go one 3 1 2 3 boy y boys know the mission man we got another opportunity to go one and0 today it’s on us in this group to put the team on our back and go and get it man it’s going to be litting here all right it’s also on us to be the ones to for gasoline on this fire dog all right Playmakers on three 1 2 3 how you doing you make freaking tro family apprciate it yes sir thank you thank you so much on man yes sir what up you good what’s your 14 Jersy your opening day game this the first game for a lot of these guys in in the stadium pack sellout PR electricity as we get set to go so out comes that Lions defense Smith out of the gun takes gives to Walker this time he’s in over the left side so Seattle takes the opening kickoff and marches down the field and into the end zone SC start right now okay got going quick first read not there neither is a second on the Run roll out has a complete there’s the tight end the rookie Sam lorta right away right here with a 12yd gain second and long penalty flies fre play Go coming near side back shoulder Josh Reynolds has it first down and he’s treding to fight his way down to the 21 takes the snap wants to throw back looking looking throwing middle end zone talk touchdown Detroit Lions oh baby What A Catch out there Josh Reynolds with the grab of so a big hit from quandre Diggs but held on and the lions are an extra point away from tying this game yes sir Smith beans in takes the snap quick throw left side Smith and jiga taken down immediately Alex selone with a great read and a great tackle a draw to Walker he gets stacked on man rush to steps up going deep on the RO St Brown got it lost it Seattle picks it up let’s see here as Julian love the fumble recovery and this is going to be the end of the half hey it brings us to the end of the first half so 147 the Lions leaded and that’s where we are headed for the third quarter [Applause] [Applause] touch Smith out of the gun Walker to his right first and goal Seattle from the two give is to Walker hit bounces left finds the room gets today touchdown Seattle tried the left side had to bounce it outside and when he did it was wide open come on here we go here we go so the Lions will start their second Drive of the half from the 25 yd line once again gol couple of steps towards the line now he backs up out of the gun he’s got it once to throw gol looking looking throwing deep middle it is caught am in Ross St Brown I do this and alondro popped up looked over at the bench and said feed me feed me go play action fakes that’s in the pocket throws it to Montgomery blockers in front to the 15 to the 10 Powers his way at the three and into the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions there is a flag down pass interference offense number eight it’s a 10yd penalty from the previous spot replay first down leaves the Lions looking for first and 20 that’s a huge penalty David Montgomery’s going to take the snap he’s got it hands it to jir Gibbs trying to get outside left Gibbs is bottled up and taken down Jared’s got it back to throw looking looking looking throwing middle caught amen inside the 15 and he goes down to the 12 yd line he slid in there they’re going to say he’s down right around the 13 five catches 97 yards amanra so far sets a new franchise record with 13 straight games and four or more catches so Dan Campbell who went for a fourth down earlier in plus territory and will do it again here it’s going to be fourth and three from the Seattle 11 GF takes the snap hands it to amanra over the right side he’s got the first down inside the eight down to the seven down to the six Jared looking out over that defense sends amanra in motion to the right gives it to Montgomery left side at the two at the one to the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions the left side of that line just opened things up number five ran right in there David Montgomery Take a Bow cuz you deserve it appreciate our fans you know um I mean they showed up and they did their part and um and we didn’t finish it listen it’s Thursday night football this is the only game going lions and Packers for many years this has been a house of horrors for the Lions but most recently the site of one of the most satisfying victories that was the final game of last season when they knocked Aaron roders and the Packers out of the playoffs tonight this is what they call in the early season a big game it really is and a divisional game guys get an opportunity to really kind of put the stake in this NFC division by getting this vict four in a road tonight if they can come up with a victory here at [Music] [Applause] Lambo man you couldn’t ask for a better place to be somebody’s walking out of here in first place between these two teams those guys down there wearing all white tonight are saying we’re that Squad Craig Reynolds back deep for the Lions to take the opening kickoff and we are about to get underway so glad you’re with us tonight only game in the National Football League kicking off week number four lions and Packers from Lambo field here is the run up in the kick Reynolds to his right he will watch it sail in the end zone for a Touchback we know it’s going to be a loud crowd tonight boys offense hey you get a chance to go set the toone now G working out of the gun on Third and 12 for the Lions opening drive of the game there’s the snap GF back looking looking throwing over the middle and he picked off intercepted by the Packers Rudy Ford with it left side forward inside the 20 down to the 15 and runs out of bounds there big early swing for Green Bay it’s from The Lion 16 love is going to go empty out of the gun three receivers right one left love leans in there’s the snap he back on second down looks looks in trouble going to get hit going to go down sack back outside the 25 yd line Aiden Hinson got him seven sacks against Atlanta this past Sunday and one early tonight and then comes the field goal unit and the turnover is paid off with a field goal pretty good job by Detroit’s defense considering the the hold that they were in after that interception once again Jared gof comes out and starts this drive once again from the 25 yd line you’re talking about one of the top offensive lines in the league they got to get the Run game going tonight the rookie jir Gibbs comes in number 12 overall Pi at Alabama they love him I mean truly and a first for Golf out of the gun montg to his left Aman R motion to the right side G is back looking throws middle it is caught Loro with it inside the 40 down to the 30 yd line still going and wrestled down at the 24 yd line nice running after the catch by the rookie that time gain of 35 finally brought down by Rudy Ford and leapor made the grab G takes the shotgun snap back wants to throw over the middle got man wide open I’m and Ross sa Brown touchdown Detroit Lions G looked up saw 14 there wasn’t a packer in sight lofted it to of inside the five made the grab dove into the end zone 24 yards second of the year for [Applause] Alro so get back there get the ball off that quarterback love look out and he gets swallowed up back at the 13 yd line Isaiah bugs roaring him to take him down from the Packer 48 gofs got it wants to throw back looking throws middle caught Reynolds it’ll be first and 10 Lions they’re going to say he got all the way down inside the 26 to the 25 yd line here come the Lions out of the Huddle and the line Goff up under Center Montgomery theone back behind him Goff turns givs to Montgomery left side finds a crease spins into the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions the left side just opened up and five followed his blocking right to the house thank you the left side of that line just collapsed the defense from the Green Bay Packers down oh he could have scrolled In The End Zone nice job Detroit line lions and David Montgomery that’s us baby that’s all we do let’s go yeah it’s pretty good hey we may come back to that too let’s go [Applause] chase hey congratulations on your marriage bro hey good job Boy golf tanks the snap three-step drop throws right side floats it out there it is caught across the 45 What A Catch Josh Reynolds haul it in with one hand as he’s crossing the 45 and gets out to Midfield Goff out of the gun Gibbs to his right Goff takes the snap gives to Gibs flips it on the end around to khif he’s got blockers 45 40 35 30 khif with the Jets on inside the 15 and taken down near the 10 yd line by Rudy Ford Riley Patterson looking to end this Lion’s lead there it is it’s good what h d I was going to jump up for it love heart count lion don’t bik there’s the snap fakes the give sets in the pocket throws over the middle knock the air intercepted intercepted by the line come back the other way Jerry Jacob Jerry go Jerry Jacob spun down at the seven yd line a takeaway for the Lions sets him up with great field position straight to the line they go golf up under Center Montgomery the lone back behind him second and goal for the Packer two Montgomery again TS it left to the house touchdown Detroit Lions David Montgomery second touchdown of the night and the Lions extend their lead what a first half by this football team yes sir that right there that’s trust that’s J R that’s trust okay that’s trust baby that’s Trust that’s a hell of a job man that builds the trust of a football club right there with this defense watch the flow and the speed of this defense and there’s nowhere to go that’s disciplined defense there for Aaron Glenn the defensive coordinator and flying to the football by the Lions love out of the short gun Dylan behind him love wants to throw looks looks slips going to go down sack back inside the 10 yd line Al mcneel got him 54 putting on a show absolutely backto back out of the Huddle and to the line love sends three receivers right Lions have two safeties back inside the 10 yd line they bring a blitz love and trouble got to get down sacked again Charles Harris got him the Lions ended that half like they started it ferociously that is Big Time stuff fourth sack of the night for the Lions [Applause] first half the Lions had 40 plays to 22 for Green Bay average gain per play for Detroit 7.1 average for Green Bay 1.0 Lions 284 total yards 21 for Green Bay you got to make sure you stay cooking on that scoreboard too 27 to3 don’t give the Packers a reason to believe they can come back again they were down 17 nothing Midway through the F fourth quarter last week and came back to beat New Orleans with the shotgun snap to love he’s back throws right side got to complete the Jones he’s blown up if Fatu mapan Wu hit him right at the line of scrimmage and drove him out of bounds there is a flag in behind the [Music] [Applause] play trying to extend that lead spot down kick on the way it is up and it is good so let me get you up to dig the field goal that the line Lions made during that play Quay Walker vaulted into the back field you cannot do that if you come from off the line that is the penalty that you just heard and it gives the Lions a first down at the 6yd line there’s the snap Goff gives to Montgomery over the right side inside the five fights his way down to the one yd line it will be fourth and goal from there Dan Campbell what do you do the lions are going to send their jumbo set in fourth and goal from the one for the Lions golf up under Center single back is montgomer GF takes turns gives to Montgomery straight up the gut works his way in tcks down Detroit Lions David Montgomery Towers it home and the Lions extend their lead you talk about a guy that runs behind this pass and punishes people that’s what David Montgomery did nice job and nice job by offensive line for Detroit Lions get a break on the penalty and they make the Packers pass now you just got to finish Kean Nixon will take it four yds deep middle of the field back he comes to the 10 to the 15 hit and drop terrific play Craig Reynolds cut his legs out from mam shy of the 20 yd line they’ll say he’s down Packers are moving quickly now here come the Packers from the LI 14 love back sets looks looks throws intercepted picked off by the lines Jerry Jacobs second of the night jaob to the left sideline and he’ll just run out of Bounds at the 18 yd line that should ice this ball game how about your Detroit Lions two and one coming in here against the two- one Packers first place in the NFC North on the line Green Bay remembered what these guys did to him last year but you know what the Lions just did it again what an effort by the Detroit Lions they dominated this game there is no doubt job better done on this night by the Detroit Lions who come in here and get a victory 34-2 over Green Bay Forman easy run touchdown Bears back and looking throws middle picked off again intercepted down at the 35 yd line by Chicago second interception of the day Bears have it back already leading seven to nothing with 14 and 1 half to go here in the first half Lions will ask their defense to make a play once again because the Bears have it back the Bears trying to take advantage oh wow a lot of going on it after that first step Fields go diving down as granch and Hutchinson were both in the area Fields well they held up against Hutchinson pretty well that time Tyler Scott loses wa it’s that again still L on the deck who wants it mat eflu pointing but it’s going to be Detroit cam Sutton knocked it out of there and it was recovered by the Lions boy exactly what this football team needed Cam and a baby cam we need it second and goal from the two GF turns gives to Gibbs pitches left trying to get the angle left side to the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions B goal pH goal F goal F goal F goal jir Gibbs with a speed they could not catch him and the lions are on the board for the first time today Fields out of a pist formation hands the form it he’s going to get taken down for a loss how about that Quinton banah in there and making a play his first game as a lion Fields is going to work out of the gun they scrimmage from the lion 13 Fields is back looking pressured hit as he throws right side incomplete and the Bears will send the field goal unit out with 151 to go exactly what they needed on that plate snap spot down kick on the way it’s up and it is good good job call no bears lead it now by a score of 10 to7 Lions will get it back 147 to play in the quarter they’ve got three timeouts to work with go takes the snap back and looking throwing middle 45 yd line slides down at the 49 just shy of Midfield Golf Works empty out of the gun he’s got the snap back and looking pumping now throwing middle caught first down Jameson Williams picks up 13 yds Jared leans in takes the snap back looking throwing End Zone it is CAU touchdown Detroit Lions Alan R st [Applause] Brown had to go low to make the catch and he did it g through it where only 14 could get it and that’s what he did that is Big Time stuff on Third and goal there you go good job [Applause] S I got one for you Dan can I give you this one the Bears are three and 0 this season when they don’t commit a turnover or in seven when they do here we go let’s go Frank Here We Go baby go do what we do lions have carried 11 times for 43 yards they give it to David M there it goes m 30 35 yd line great job by W and finally brought down by jquan brisker great job te up way to run so it’s third and two from there goff’s got it back looking Blitz comes GF in trouble going to get hit going to get sacked taken down back on the other side of the 50 yd line that is a big play by that bear defense now you got a 53 yd field goal attemp who sends it through and the Bears get [Music] three Santos is ready to kick it off Craig Reynolds back deep for Detroit it’s a line drive go go go go yeah yeah yeah yeah righty we got all our timeouts and we’re in four down mode man all the way down it’s not the bar it’s kicked out of the end zone me me this knocked it Loose it went out of the back of the end zone and the lion going to lock this one down what a game what a game that is Big Time stuff big time brother when we needed it most big time two teams will meet out in the middle of the field to say job well done play hard coach good luck to you job better done on this day by your Detroit Lions what a the place to be and all eyes are on the Lions and Broncos Lions tried to take another step towards something that has never happened a home playoff game at Ford Field how to you lock that down well the next step is winning this game against Denver hey all night bro all there a reason we out here bro Prime Time BR there a reason for this brother hey on me got [Music] me go dud be great let’s go all day [Music] ATT the yeah all you got to do is do your job is do your job and dominate your space today dominate your space your brother going to be there your brother going to do what he do just focus on yourself and I promise we win this game we win this win on three 1 2 three the easiest way to win the NFC North is to handle their own business we will see how that unfolds over the next 3 hours what a great day of NFL action here on NFL Network and the fact is no better way to wrap up the day of NFL action than right here in Detroit with this game we’re ready to go we’re glad you’re with us let’s do this week 15 in the National Football League underway in downtown Detroit there’s the snap golf back and looking sets and throws it is caught Aman R st brown with the first down across the 35 to the 36 slips out of a tackle to the 40 gets to the 45 yd line and out to the [Applause] [Music] 47 Denver shows three they Rush four go throws right side incomplete wanted Montgomery and the lions are going to have to punt it away let going have some fun tonight fell go but Denver takes over at their own 29 opening possession of the night for them Russell Wilson’s going to work out of the gun Wilson wants to throw does over the middle got a man wide open that is caught down to the 40 yd line Jerry Judy and there is a flag back near the line of scrimmage and this is coming back wow there is no foul on the play for eligible downfield well the Broncos were going back like it was going to be called back and here they come the other way going to go back to where it was the 31 of Detroit Javonte Williams the single back Wilson under Center Wilson fakes to give to him be a blitz wil going to get hit balls out on the ground picked up by the Lions coming back the other way up the middle of the field and taken down inside the 40 yd line and down at the 37 if Fatu melaan Wu knocked it out of there Isaiah bugs grabbed it and took off big man was steaming too what up you go [Applause] up hey six six couple of promising drives early for the lions that just don’t end up putting anything on the scoreboard yo if strip sack let’s go Wilson’s going to work out of the Gun there’s the snap Wilson back pressure comes Wilson hit as he throws it’s up for grab almost picked off by the [Music] [Applause] Lions he almost had that pick I hit his arm third and four Denver Wilson back Wilson throws caught and knocked loose in and out of the hands of his tight end Adam Troutman big hits by angelod and branch and that will bring up fourth down now and the lions will force a Denver punt scoreless game first quarter Lions go ey formation deep back is Montgomery up back Brock Wright golf takes the snap turns fakes to Montgomery comes up throwing does over the middle it is caught that lortal with it across the 45 and out to the 49 yd line ra fakes to him sets in the pocket got time throws deep down field caught penals down at the 20 yd line and to the 19 off taking the snap boots right looks looks now throws got a man wide open lorta left side inside the 15 sh him in at the 10 the POR the five to the two to the end zone touchdown Detroit line Sam leapor doing work after the catch 19 yards man I did not know Sam leapor had that shake and bake in him but that young man made a nice move to get into the end zone way to go Sam leapor temper will take over at their 25 yd line Wilson makes the hand off pressure comes Wilson hit from behind that ball is up in the air and incomplete Wilson got drilled on the play that time there’s the shotgun snap Wilson gives it to Williams tries to Bounce It Outside nothing doing snowed under by a host of lions back at the 22 yd line that’s a loss of three Wilson Long Count there’s the snap he’s back Wilson look pressure com going to get hit going to go down snack back inside the 15 yd line Josh Pascal got him give him that birthday sack that’s that birthday set Bro I I knew you were going to get one today too five on third down tonight Wilson takes the snap back Blitz comes Wilson looking looking pressured hit from behind as he throws and it is incomplete got to love what this Lion’s defense has done early in this game there it is Jared wants the throw the blitz Lions pick it up Jared throws got around there he goes 40 45 Y Line 50 into Bronco territory inside the 45 and aan ra goes down to the 42 yd line go Le in there’s the snap back looks throw middle caught am ra to the five to the two leaps and flips into the end zone are you kidding me oh Aman Rob that is beautiful took off the Kon flipped into the end zone for the score 15 yard of the connection GF to Alan ra how about Jared G 12 out of 15 in the second quarter for 147 yards and three touchdowns impressive first half by the Detroit Lions coming in the Lions had lost two of three the Broncos at w five of six it’s been the complete opposite tonight the Lions have controlled everything Detroit L playing in Prime Time right coming into this game they’re three and0 in Prime Time games and they’re on their way there’s the kickoff by box Mims is going to let it sail into the end zone for a Touchback Broncos will come out and take over bres four of 10 second down seven dumping It Off hard to get away that time from joshh Pesco he has a sack and he comes up for a tackle for L right there there’s the snap Wilson gives the perine dragged down by Aiden Hutchinson gained two on the play there’s the snap Wilson fakes the give throws Endzone it is incomplete out of bounds ify mapon Wu that’s a heads up play Wilson wants the throw pressure comes Wilson lobs left side it is caught inzone touchdown the grab is made by Humphrey out there mopon was on his back the Broncos are on the board for the first time in this game Gibbs the back first and 10 blocked there by su and across the middle for St Brown got away from Lock brought down by Maro and staggers his way to the 49 of the Denver Broncos here come the line now from the 38 ydd line that is Gibbs again through a hole right side cuts it at the 30 down to the 25 right sideline at the 15 cuts it back at the 10 still going at the five and knocked out of Bounds at the four yd line Jamir gbbs what a run weaving through traffic Dynamic bro he’s Dynamic that dead leg is crazy third and goal from the three Golf out of the gun Gibbs to his right Jared leans in takes the snap back looks throws End Zone it is caught touchdown Detroit Lions sort a second of the night G delivered it low 87 went down and scooped it up and the Lions extend their lead once [Music] again Denver from the 40 yd line of Detroit now Wilson leans in there’s the snap wants to throw clean pocket downfield it is up for grabs and incomplete intent for Lucas craw is tight end if be melon Wu got in there and helped knock that one away there’s the snap throw left side of for grabs knocked Away Great play by cam Sutton on a pass intended for Courtland Sutton third down goal Williams tropman a block they can’t hold him out even though Barnes can’t mark it short oh they mark it short the knee must have hit it must have Shawn pton keeps his offense out there no doubt this is the play there’s the snap gives first back through with a flag down touchdown to but will it stand offsides offense Denver sends the field goal unit out there’s the snap spot kick away and it is up and good with 43 seconds to go here in the third quarter that’s exactly where you need to be GF takes the snap wants to throw looks looks G rolling right now he throws downfield it is J Mo oh baby what a grab J Mo goes up and makes the catch at the 47 yd line with Fabian Maro draped all over him first and 10 for the Lions toss it givs left side gets the edge to the five gives to the two spinning it to one into the end zone touchdown Detroit Lions jir GIF just bouncing off contact finding the house and the Lions extend their lead one once again it is [Music] 34-10 let’s use that clock let’s get out of here go let’s go 1120 to go in the game clock moving dendra with a first down at their own 44 Wilson’s got the shotgun snap throws that is knocked down at the line of scrimmage and incomplete Alex hands alone he was coming on a blitz got those hands up and knocked it down on second down Wilson takes the shotgun snap Lions bring the heat again Wilson he throws and it is going to be incomplete intended for Judy down at the 39 yd line Wilson from the one keeps it himself over the right side and in for the touchdown here we go Lut sends it on its way and it is fielded by Malcolm Rodriguez just right on top of it g makes wants to throw on Fourth and two lot of time throws and Zone on touchdown number three of the night for Sam leapa on fourth down golf came up throw found 87 running wide open in the end zone it’s now the lion 41 and Denver 17 31 on the game clock 32 on the play clock two teams will meet out the middle of the field to say job well [Applause] done battle did your Detroit Lions do the job tonight having lost two out of three they needed a game they needed a statement and they made one 4217 they beat the Denver Broncos one of the hottest teams in the NFL coming in the Lions handled them tonight offense defense special teams it was all there on display in this game in prime time in downtown Detroit at Ford Field let’s we’re the same team that’s been here all year man you guys showed up like we do we went out and played ball we played clean we played offense defense special teams and that’s what it looks like that’s how we play right we talked about it before the game you put in the work all week that’s outstanding man we’re hitting our streak at the right time all right but we’re the same team we know exactly what we are all right and now that you win you’re putting more stress on everybody else all we got to do is get another one man I’m proud of you great win man that’s 10 and we got more to go break it [Applause] down that’s who the we are now that’s who the we are 3 1 2 today’s game right here week 16 Alliance Victory locks up the NFC North but remember the team that owns that Crown is the other team on the field right now and they don’t want to see the Lions celebrating this thing inside their house so you’re going to get the very best the Vikings have to offer today hey hey short and sweet today hey let’s be different Let’s Make History let’s go win on three 1 2 3 win this right now is happening now bro 1993 put that in your head man uhhuh put that in your head we got to shut it down and start with us bro what the you going to do today you you cuz I’m a b yes sir 3 1 2 3 cam Sutton he’s going to get a whole dose of Justin Jefferson today they feel like he can do the job today but this is a challenge love you boy it you it it run it damn I love this love you too boy love you too here you go let’s have a day baby yes sir Saint let’s do it baby ain’t nothing better look over around you right now we in this we in this hey we got a chance to put our flag in the middle this he energy all day and you let them know we playing Detroit ball all day one three 1 2 three and if you’re the Lions low look it’s not supposed to be easy this is what you play for they’re not carrying our baggage go out there Swing Man swing for the fences go for it all because you don’t have anything to hold back for it has been 30 years since the Lions won a division title it has been 30 years since the Lions had playoff football in Detroit 60 minutes right here can end all that they’re staring at the team currently holding the crown in the NFC North they’re looking to knock it off today so glad you’re with us three years of a rebuild and you land right here with an opportunity to take a big step for this franchise [Music] Jared G and the offense will come out after the Touchback they’ll take over at their own 25 yd line Long Count by G who takes wants to throw Jared back looks Rose middle caught at the 40 yd line and out to the 42 goes Josh Reynolds TJ we said cut it Loose that’s cutting it Loose Cutting Loose man nice route nice timing nice Blitz pick up too from David Montgomery jir Gibbs checks in he’s the single back behind Goff Jared to throw flares it out left side got it to Gibbs Gibbs turns it up to the 45 ankles left sideline and he is shoved Out of Bounds at the 40 yd line Alan RA in motion to the right side there’s the snap GF back GF looks GF steps up G looks now throws got a man wide open it is caught down at the 35 yd line Aman Rob with a first down inside the 30 and Dives down to the 29 yd line 14th play of this drive eye formation behind G Turn gets to Montgomery head down to the end zone is he in yes sir touchdown Detroit Lions Montgomery takes it in from a yard out and the lions are on the board first Hey listen it’s going to be just like this I know hey it’s going to be just like this until we take the wheel okay we going have pressure today fine with it cuz pressure ain’t something that happens to us it’s something that we apply okay oh I love the challenge go [Music] you’ve heard the story with Minnesota quarterbacks they have had musical chairs since Kirk Cousins went down but right now it has landed on Nick Mullins and he had a big game for them last week he’s got weapons to work with put up some big numbers 26 out of 33 303 yards two touchdowns two interceptions he was also sacked three times Mullins takes the shotgun snap looking going to get hit throws into the end zone and incomplete Mullins takes the snap takes the give pressure comes anzelone bearing down on him Mullins rolling right rolling right throwing to the end zone almost picked up in and out of the hands of bran hey let’s go let’s go let’s go second and goal from the two the giv is to Chandler he’s in there for the touchdown hey that was good talk on good talk I know I know they come back though they come back though there’s the snap gol back and looking looking with time throws middle it is caught J Mo great catch wayo great catch wayo golf up under Center turns Gibbs that is Gibbs spinning away from a tackle 40 yd line there he goes to the 50 and he’s upended right at Midfield the ball came out Minnesota’s got it but this is what the Vikings do they Feast on takeaways and they got one right there in an early break in a big momentum s intercepted that time by Brian brand sh yeah me yeah [Applause] boy yeah B what I tell you boy I tell you they come right back I tell you they come right back oh hey baby got to M that thing tight now ah yeah happy holidays man yes sir yes sir first part of the game on either side how calls for a fair Catch and matters where Minnesota will take over buildor with another tackle right there good work by the Lions cornerback here on this drive chance for this defense to get off the field third and seven Mullins is going to go empty out of the gun Mullins leans in takes the snap Blitz comes Mullin back going to get hit as row going to bring up a fourth down and the Vikings were going to have to bring the pun unit out offl Tak gives to Montgomery running left look it for a block gets inside the 40 gets inside the 35 and he’s got a first down to the 33 yd line of Minnesota liance with a third and six there’s the snap G back on third down looking looking throwing hit as he does ring the play reallying his incomplete pass so it’s going to be fourth down coming up Lions will send the field goal unit out what operations you snap you kick yeah badge good money baby hey we got to keep them down here we got to keep him here Mullins turns fakes the give sets in the pocket wants to throw looking looking be chased by anzelone taken down inside the 5 yd line and a flag down in the secondary illegal contact Defense number 29 5y penalty with an automatic first down Kendall buildor called for the penalty Mullins turns gives to Madison Madison hit behind the line and taken down Bonito Jones the first man in there big Bonito just stacking his man up taking the back down as well dropped him for a loss on the play Third and seven Minnesota from their own 18 Mullins looks looks drifts out to his left got a man open downfield it is intercepted by the lion cling speed by Cirby Joseph coming back down the right side and he’s got the interception what a terrific play by the lion safety that time rain boys boy Jared leans in there’s the snap gives it to Montgomery he throws it back and it’s going to be the Lions Running With It Up the left side kie Raymond that was a backwards pass to Raymond that time that’s going to go down as a rushing attempt to the 25 Y Line got eight yards that’s right we’ll take that we love that we love that yeah burn your timeouts we love that too off takes the snap turns gives to jir jir picks his way over the right side gets outside there he goes to the 10 to the five to the endzone touchdown Detroit Lions jir gives 14 yds to the house and the Lions extend their lead that special yeah he is yeah he is love it yeah he is so here come the Vikings now on offense they have got some big play guys on the outside Lions have to be careful here clock moving down to a minute and a half to go on second down and four Mullins back looking throw deep middle it is caught Jefferson with it Mullins in the back field Mullins takes the shotgun snap Blitz comes Mullins back going to get hit going to go down sack back inside the 45 yd line ify mopon w got him I mean that’s that’s of Prayer by Nick Mullins being thrown up there just happened to throw it to maybe the best receiver in the entire league down to 5 seconds remaining in the half and the lions will head to the locker room what was a 10-point lead in the final minute of the half is Whitted down to three the Vikings have the best defens in points allowed since week six only allowing 15 points a game first and goal from the Lions six Mullins takes back looking throws end zone caught touchdown osor it is now Minnesota leading the Lions 14 consecutive points in the last 4 minutes and 52 seconds to take the lead all the momentum right now with Minnesota Lions have to do something to get it back in their Direction Lions just have to stick with they do well Jared takes the snap play action fake sets the pocket gets and delivers right side it is caught is it inbounds yes are going to say khif fremond across the 40 and out to the 43 yd line good for 18 yds four down and seven here’s G pass is caught and a nice tackle made by Matt Tellis on Le Porter looks to be just shy of the marker but this is a fourth and short Lions have been good they’re second in the NFL in a rushing the football be surprised if you know they don’t run the football here a fourth down and they convert ooh Gib still going oh and he’s tackled from behind now watch what he does to a Caleb Evans puts a move on him gives him the Skittles Lions knock it on the door Jared takes the snap back looking looking growing middle caught touchdown Detroit Lions Ain Ross St Brown and the Lions have the lead back on second and short the Lions went empty GF came up throwing 14 was open and GF delivered and that’s a lot of nerve there Dan you going to show them what you going to do and you going to do it anyway nice job nice Confidence from Ben Johnson in that offense great job Jared G will come back out and take over at their own 25 yd line lion Shaw fourman front Mullins has got it hands to Madison met in the hole and taken down John Kaminsky just engulfed him Mullins out of the Gun there’s the snap Mullins back with a lot of time throws deep deep downfield that’s up for grab and it is going to be intercepted by the Lions Kirby Joseph Kirby ran under it the pass intended for Justin Jefferson and the Lions have got it back takes the snap hands to Montgomery Montgomery hit the back field wrapped up taken down Blitz comes GF back with time set throws underneath got a complete Aman ra hitting dropped short of the first down out to the 42 yd line and the lions will have to punt it back to Minnesota leading 30-21 play action on first down Mullins Under Pressure throws incomplete nothing nothing [Music] nothing hey they got too many guys they got too many guys and now Walker that’s 12 guys on the field 12 players in formation 538 to go in this game Lions leaded by nine there’s the snap on third down Mullins back looking looking being chased rolling to his right a flag comes in behind the play Mullins is going to get knocked out of bounds but let’s check on that flag off number 56 toly good stand D good stand D good stand good stand good stand good stand good man Joseph is ready spot down kick away up and good and it’s now the Lions 30 and Minnesota 24 519 to go in this game from their own 39 that play Clocks down to two down to one there’s the snap to Goff back GF looking Goff throwing it is incomplete in and out of the hands with a flag coming in late of Josh rolds and it’s against Minnesota it’ll be an automat first down wow two penalties they’ve got them way off schedule on this drive Minnesota certainly thinking they want to keep their hopes alive there’s the snap golf hands off on the delay gives it to Gibbs tries to bounce it outside and he’s taken down and that’s going to force a lion punt finish will we go finish we win right here front here we go go on first down there’s the snap Mullins back Mullins looking throwing middle it is knocked away and incomplete Brian Branch was in trail position that time on KJ Osborne mullin’s out of the Gun there’s the snap Mullins back looking pressure comes going to get hit lost the football it’s free on the ground picked up by the Lions now it’s free again and picked up by the Vikings hell yeah Ro Minnesota’s got to go straight to the line now mullen’s back looking looking throwing deep down the field it is up and caught by Justin Jefferson across the 40 he’s got the first down at the 43 yd line there’s the snap Mullins looking with a lot of time throws right side it is caught PO with it in Lions territory at the 30 yd line 58 seconds to go clock will start on the snap Mullins takes the shotgun snap he’s back Mullins looking pressure comes stepping up looking throwing deep down field it is picked off by the Lions intercepted coming back the other way heat to malono this is going to be over lions are going to win it lions are bringing the NFC North title back to Detroit the fourth interception of the day delivers for the Detroit Lions there’s the snap there’s the knee there’s your game this game is over the NFC North brace is over the wait for playoff football in DET Detroit is over folks after 30 years the lions are bringing it back as division Champions years for this thank you Cong good job oh my God that was amazing oh [Applause] yeah yes sir playing with me bro you already know what time it hey where my shirt at where my shirt at I’m trying to find my shirt I need my shirt I don’t got no shirt I’m trying to I want a shirt man you never forget your first one and there’s a lot of you in here right there’s but but first collectively man we didn’t know coming into this season there was a lot of new guys right we had some core Foundation but man you find your new brothers right and you build from the ground up and you’ve already developed through the core which we did man we knew this wasn’t going to be easy you guys came in and earned it and you’ve earned it all year give me the old guard up here right now come on Deck Decker RS you’re one of those guys old [Music] back listen whenever you do something like what we just did it’s special it don’t matter man and it don’t matter how many you win in a road they’re special but I can tell you this when you’re part of the organization and it’s been 30 years Championship it’s special man and these guys have been dying for it and waiting for it man it’s for you baby this first one’s for you [Applause] [Applause] youj hey hey hey hey hey hey this been a long time coming and it feels good hey you know what now everybody fing respects us and everybody bettering fear us let’s go Lions on 3 1 2 3 [Applause] li oh