![]() Q (Quintez Cephus) had a great block, Craig (Reynolds) had a good fake. “This was a play we had in this week and we knew if we got it, it would hit big. I feel as a defense at some point you don’t pay a mind to it,’’ St. “So that whole first half I was motioning across, almost every drive, running across. Brown performed it (with a little help) to perfection for a 58-yard gain. On first down, they called a play they’ve had in their hip pocket for a time just like this. ![]() ![]() If ever the Lions needed the offense to come through, this was the time. The Commanders had just scored a touchdown to close the gap to 22-15 with 4:30 left in the third. One third-quarter series was a microcosm of what happened in the game. Not to mention they have solid coaching, depth at key spots and budding superstars like D’Andre Swift, Amon-Ra St. “They believe in the plan and they execute the plan.” The best thing about it is our guys trust in the system, they believe in what we’re doing as coaches and the schemes and they believe in how we’re setting up for success,’’ coach Dan Campbell said. There’s a lot of hard work that’s put in across the board. Offense, defense and special teams all pitched in to seal the victory putting the Lions at 1-1. It appears - and it’s early in the season - that is starting to change.Īs proof, the Lions held on for a 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Ford Field.ĭetroit jumped out to a 22-0 lead at the half, but everyone in the stadium knew the game was far from over, the win far from assured. Big leads don’t necessarily lead to big wins. DETROIT – Through the years, under a variety of coaches, the Lions have folded down the stretch in games and seasons.
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