Lions’ Trickery Leads to Game-Winning Touchdown Against Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown on a slant route. It happens dozens of times a game, but this time, the connection sparked something special.
During the second quarter of their matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on September 22, 2024, St. Brown caught Goff’s pass, but instead of securing it for a standard gain, he executed a mini hook-and-ladder play. With running back Jahmyr Gibbs emerging from the backfield, St. Brown pitched the ball back to him, catching the Cardinals’ defense off guard. Gibbs took advantage of the confusion and scampered in for an unconventional 21-yard touchdown.
This clever play not only stood out as the highlight of a relatively sluggish day of football, but it also proved pivotal in securing a 20-13 victory for the Lions.
Kudos to the Lions for their creativity—who needs traditional touchdowns when you can dazzle fans with trick plays? This memorable moment will surely be one for the highlight reel, celebrating both St. Brown and Gibbs as key contributors to Detroit’s win.
