Early Morning Lions Links for Friday 9-8-23

Articles:

Instant observations: Lions deliver on hype in 21-20 comeback win against Chiefs:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/instant-observations-lions-deliver-on-hype-in-21-20-comeback-win-against-chiefs.html

Halftime analysis: Dan Campbell’s brazen fake punt gives Lions fighting chance:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/halftime-analysis-dan-campbells-brazen-fake-punt-givese-lions-fighting-chance.html

Lions make huge statement, beat Chiefs in K.C. in opener, 21-20:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/07/detroit-lions-game-recap-kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-season-opener/70790087007/

Where's the flag? Analyst rips lack of penalties on Chiefs RT against Lions:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/07/false-start-refs-missing-flags-on-kc-chiefs-rt-vs-detroit-lions/70791877007/

WATCH: Lions rookie Brian Branch gets a pick-six off Mahomes in NFL debut:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/07/detroit-lions-brian-branch-interception-touchdown-patrick-mahomes-nfl-debut/70791619007/

WATCH: Lions convert bold fake punt, earn first lead of season:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/07/watch-detroit-lions-convert-bold-fake-punt-earn-first-lead-of-season/70791157007/

Lions open NFL season by knocking off Super Bowl champion Chiefs:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/07/detroit-lions-knock-off-super-bowl-champion-kansas-city-chiefs/70790788007/

Lions beat Chiefs and prove they're ready for prime time:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/07/lions-beat-chiefs-ready-for-prime-time-week-1-recap/

The Lions ran a fake punt from their own 17 and fans loved it:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-dan-campbell-fake-punt-twitter-twitter-reaction/

Brand New Lions Defeat Chiefs, 21-20:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/takeaways-from-lions-victory-against-chiefs

3 winners, 3 losers from Lions’ win against Chiefs:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/9/7/23862875/winners-losers-detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs-week-1

RECAP: Detroit Lions pull off gritty win vs. Super Bowl champion Chiefs:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/9/7/23863786/detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs-live-score-updates-highlights

Detroit Lions put NFL on notice with win over defending champion Chiefs to open season:   https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2023/09/08/detroit-lions-put-nfl-on-notice-with-win-over-defending-champion-chiefs-to-open-season/

Lions beat Chiefs, take first game of the season after 21-20 victory:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/lions-vs-chiefs-updates-detroit-takes-on-kansas-city-in-nfl-seasons-first-game

Lions spoil Chiefs' celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL's opener:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547353

2023 NFL season, Week 1: What We Learned from Lions knocking off Chiefs in Kickoff Game:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-season-week-1-what-we-learned-from-lions-knocking-off-chiefs-in-kickoff

Lions rally in fourth, stun Chiefs in 2023 opener:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-chiefs-score-detroit-rallies-in-fourth-to-stun-defending-champions-in-2023-nfl-season-opener/live/

Thursday Night Football: Chiefs drop opener 21-20 to upstart Lions:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-drop-opener-21-20-to-upstart-lions

Lions take 21-20 lead on Chiefs with 7:06 remaining:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-take-21-20-lead-on-chiefs-with-7-06-remaining

Lions knot the game 14-14 on Brian Branch’s 50-yard pick-six:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-knot-the-game-at-14-14-on-brian-branchs-50-yard-pick-six

Chiefs lead Lions 14-7 at halftime:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-lead-lions-14-7-at-halftime

Gutsy fake punt keeps Lions moving on 91-yard TD drive:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/fake-punt-keeps-lions-moving-on-91-yard-touchdown-drive

Video:

David Montgomery powers through hole for game-tying TD in fourth quarter:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-montgomery-powers-through-for-8-yard-td

Can't-Miss Play: Brian Branch pick-sixes Mahomes after Toney's drop:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-branch-intercepts-mahomes-for-a-pick-six

HIGHLIGHT: Goff to St. Brown for the first touchdown of the 2023 NFL season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-to-st-brown-for-the-first-touchdown-of-the-2023-nfl-season

Montgomery ices Lions' season-opening win with chain-moving run on third down:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-plays-vs-chiefs-week-1

HIGHLIGHT: Goff shows pocket poise on 18-yard strike to Reynolds on third down:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-shows-pocket-poise-on-18-yard-strike-to-reynolds-on-third-down

Amon-Ra St. Brown secures Goff's 18-yard throw on play action:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/amon-ra-st-brown-secures-goff-s-18-yard-throw-on-play-action

LaPorta infiltrates soft spot of zone blitz for 14-yard catch and run:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-laporta-infiltrates-soft-spot-of-zone-blitz-for-14-yard-catch-and-run

Goff zips 21-yard pass to lunging St. Brown:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-zips-21-yard-pass-to-lunging-st-brown

Gibbs flashes rookie RB's dynamic running style on THUNDEROUS 17-yard run through multiple defenders:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gibbs-flashes-rookie-rb-s-dynamic-running-style-on-thunderous-17-yard-run-throug

Goff lasers 21-yard completion to Reynolds over middle:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-lasers-21-yard-completion-to-reynolds-over-middle

Goff dots St. Brown on slant for 13-yard connection over middle:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-dots-st-brown-on-slant-for-13-yard-connection-over-middle

HIGHLIGHT: Lions execute NFL's first fake punt of 2023:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-lions-execute-nfl-s-first-fake-punt-of-2023

HIGHLIGHT: Paschal sniffs out Chiefs' trick play for HUGE third-down TFL:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-paschal-sniffs-out-chiefs-trick-play-for-huge-third-down-tfl

HIGHLIGHT: Campbell shows veteran-like instincts on rookie LB's diving PBU:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-campbell-shows-veteran-like-instincts-on-rookie-lb-s-diving-pbu

HIGHLIGHT: Cominsky sheds block for shoestring tackle on third-down stop:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-cominsky-sheds-block-for-shoestring-tackle-on-third-down-stop

Jared Goff's best plays vs. Chiefs | Week 1:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-plays-vs-chiefs-week-1