Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
DETROIT, Oct. 31, 2023 ~ Monday Night Football was good to Detroit.
Coming back from a humbling loss, the Detroit Lions bounced back with force and resilience, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 for a celebratory Homecoming win.
Filling in for injured David Montgomery, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs played his breakout game. The explosive running back charged hard every quarter, running for a season-high of 152 yards, plus a touchdown. Gibbs also became the first Lions running back to rush for over 100 yards and have at least 30 receiving yards in a game since legend Barry Sanders in 1989.
Jared Goff outshined Jimmy Garoppolo by a mile. Goff completed 26 of 37 passes for 272 yards, leading the team to three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Garoppolo faced constant pressure from the Lions intimidating defense, struggling to execute completions and suffering six sacks, with two being from linebacker Alex Anzalone.
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Oct. 31, 2023 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and host of WJR’s “SportsWrap,” talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the Lions win over the Raiders, and his induction into “Pride of the Lions.” Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA Today Network
Oct. 31, 2023 ~ WJR Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the Lions win on Monday Night Football over the Raiders, as they head into their bye week. Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA Today Network
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Oct. 30, 2023 ~ Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph is being introduced before a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
(CONTINUED) Despite the slow first half and lack of touchdowns, the Lions brought things up to speed, earning a firm, double-digit win against the Raiders. The loyal but raucous fanbase lit up Ford Field, helping generate the motivation to do so.
The Lions are now 6-2, leading the NFC North and inducing thrill and excitement in Detroit.
Next up, the Lions lay low for their bye week, soon gearing up to play the Los Angeles Chargers away on November 12.
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