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NOTEBOOK: Montgomery a tone-setter for Lions' offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-montgomery-a-tone-setter-for-lions-offense
FOUR DOWNS: Williams earns SNF game ball with performance vs. Rams: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-williams-earns-snf-game-ball-with-performance-vs-rams
RECAP: Lions vs. Rams: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-rams-williams-montgomery-goff
If Jameson Williams is really this good, the Lions will be scary this year: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/if-jameson-williams-is-really-this-good-the-lions-will-be-scary-this-year.html
Rams coach explains aggressive play calling after loss to Lions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/rams-coach-explains-aggressive-play-calling-after-loss-to-lions.html
Inside the locker room: Lions kicker answers call in first high-pressure chance: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/inside-the-locker-room-lions-kicker-answers-call-in-first-high-pressure-chance.html
Lions' O-line steamrolls Rams when it counts: 'Some things just started firing on all cylinders': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/09/detroit-lions-los-angeles-rams-david-montgomery-frank-ragnow-game-winning-drive/75137025007/
Montgomery backs up his coach with clutch OT runs in Lions' 26-20 win over Rams: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/08/detroit-lions-rams-game-score-takeaways/75133844007/
NBC's Cris Collinsworth 'impressed' by new Lions cornerbacks: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/08/nbcs-cris-collinsworth-sunday-night-football-impressed-new-detroit-lions-cornerbacks/75138780007/
Take Six: David Montgomery runs over Rams to deliver Lions OT win: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/08/lions-beat-stafford-rams-in-ot-after-second-half-rally/75138425007/
Recap: Lions win in OT against Rams in season home opener: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/08/live-updates-detroit-lions-vs-los-angeles-rams-2024-season-opener/75047163007/
Studs and Duds from the Lions victory over the Rams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/studs-and-duds-from-the-lions-victory-over-the-rams/
Matthew Stafford was not amused by the 'Jared Goff' chants: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/09/matthew-stafford-not-amused-by-jared-goff-chants-lions-rams/
Lions survive a shaky effort to beat the Rams in overtime: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/09/lions-rams-week-1-game-recap-takeaways/
Jameson Williams is player of the game vs. Rams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/09/jameson-williams-is-player-of-the-game-vs-rams/
Everything to know from the Lions Week 1 overtime win vs. the Rams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/everything-to-know-from-the-lions-week-1overtime-win-vs-the-rams/
Jameson Williams roasts the Rams D and the Lions fans love it: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/08/jameson-williams-jamo-long-td-vs-rams-social-media-reaction-lions-fans/
Lions highlight: Jahmyr Gibbs scores Detroit's first TD of 2024: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/08/lions-highlight-jahmyr-gibbs-scores-detroits-first-td-of-2024/
What They're Saying: Lions Secondary Wants to Be Best in NFL: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-locker-room-rams-win
Dan Campbell: We Made One Less Mistake: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-we-made-one-less-mistake
Lions' Studs and Duds: Williams Has Career Night, Montgomery Owns OT: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-studs-and-duds-williams-career-night-montgomery-owns-ot
Lions Run Over Rams, Win Opener, 26-20 (OT): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-run-over-rams-win-opener-overtime
5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239460/5-takeaways-detroit-lions-week-1-los-angeles-rams-win
3 winners, 3 losers from the Lions’ OT win against Rams: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24233655/detroit-lions-recap-3-winners-3-losers-from-26-20-ot-win-against-los-angeles-rams
Recap: Detroit Lions escape scare, beat Rams in OT, 26-20: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/8/24239373/detroit-lions-los-angeles-rams-recap-highlights-week-1-win
VIDEO: Jameson Williams TOASTS Rams DB for 52-yard TD: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/8/24239565/video-jameson-williams-toasts-rams-db-52-yard-td-detroit-lions-highlight
Five reasons the Lions won OT opener against Stafford and the Rams: https://lionslowdown.com/2024/09/09/five-reasons-the-lions-won-ot-opener-against-stafford-and-the-rams/
Detroit Lions win 1st game of the season, beating Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in OT: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/detroit-lions-win-1st-game-of-the-season-beating-los-angeles-rams-26-20-in-overtime
Detroit Lions Super Bowl dreams rest on shoulders of rising star: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/09/09/detroit-lions-super-bowl-dreams-rest-on-shoulders-of-rising-star/
Nobody talks about David Montgomery, but he just delivered Detroit Lions an epic win: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/09/09/nobody-talks-about-david-montgomery-but-he-just-delivered-detroit-lions-an-epic-win/
Detroit Lions bully Rams in overtime to win thrilling opener at Ford Field: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/09/09/detroit-lions-bully-rams-in-overtime-to-win-thrilling-opener-at-ford-field/
Lions WR Williams breaks out with 52-yard TD: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41188982/jameson-williams-breakout-game-lions-ot-win-vs-rams
Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671792
Inside the Lions OT drive: How David Montgomery and Detroit's offensive line bullied its way to Week 1 win over Rams: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-ot-drive-david-montgomery-offensive-line-week-1-rams/5facbcf82002144b8e7dc773
Detroit Lions winners and losers from overtime victory over Rams: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/detroit-lions-winners-losers-overtime-victory-rams/22f4b03ca88989df597362cb
Lions OT drive: How David Montgomery bullied his way to win over Rams: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-ot-drive-david-montgomery-offensive-line-week-1-rams/5facbcf82002144b8e7dc773
Lions' Dan Campbell praises Jameson Williams, says the best is yet to come: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/lions-dan-campbell-praises-jameson-williams-best-come/9914f621f2b380a26d3c9d7d
Jahmyr Gibbs stats Week 1: Detroit Lions RB scores touchdown in 2024 debut: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/jahmyr-gibbs-stats-week-1-detroit-lions-touchdown-2024-debut/fe0c577f9c048a4e3a9a8d46
Inside Jameson Williams' breakout game vs. Rams: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/jameson-williams-stats-week-1-detroit-lions-career-best/411186b8c0b9965177541583
Jameson Williams stats Week 1: Detroit Lions WR has career-best game in 2024 debut: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/jake-bates-field-goal-lions-vs-rams-overtime/6b8c88553749d9284cfaa931
Jake Bates nails clutch field goal to send Lions vs. Rams into overtime: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/rams-lions-live-score-updates-highlights-nfl-sunday-night-week-1/24e5074334a2c831b77922bc
Detroit beats Los Angeles 26-20 in Week 1 OT thriller: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/lions-jameson-williams-rams-long-touchdown-week-1/3689a3dbda16d2dfa2d4739c
Lions' Jameson Williams torches Rams CB for long touchdown in Week 1: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/rams-lions-live-score-updates-highlights-nfl-sunday-night-week-1/24e5074334a2c831b77922bc
Jake Bates drills first career field goal in Lions Week 1 game vs. Rams: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/jake-bates-first-career-field-goal-lions-week-1-rams/475680b6c67c44a2603b6d40
Matthew Stafford Eases Tension in Detroit With Honest Admission About Jared Goff Taunts: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/matthew-stafford-eases-tension-in-detroit-with-honest-admission-about-jared-goff-taunts-
Jameson Williams' Admission After Breakout Game Is Blowing Up Online: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-admission-after-breakout-game-is-blowing-up-online
Lions CB Carlton Davis III Gives Update On Injury Scare After Sunday Night Win Over Rams: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-cb-carlton-davis-iii-gives-update-on-injury-scare-after-sunday-night-win-over-rams
Lions win OT thriller on 'SNF' vs. Rams at home, 26-20: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/detroit-lions-win-ot-thriller-on-snf-vs-los-angeles-rams-at-home-26-20
Lions LB Alex Anzalone posts historic stat line in season-opener: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/detroit-lions-linebacker-alex-anzalone-posts-historic-stat-line-in-season-opener-vs-los-angeles-rams
WATCH: Jameson Williams turns on the jets for long Lions TD against Rams: https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/watch-jameson-williams-turns-on-the-jets-for-long-detroit-lions-touchdown-against-los-angeles-rams
Lions score late touchdown, take 10-3 lead into halftime vs. Rams on 'SNF': https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/detroit-lions-score-late-touchdown-take-10-3-lead-into-halftime-vs-los-angeles-rams-on-sunday-night-football
NFL Week 1's big questions and takeaways from every game: Huge days for Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker (Detroit 26, L.A. Rams 20 - Lions: Has Detroit's secondary gotten better? Improving the defense, particularly the secondary, was an emphasis this offseason, but Rams receiver Cooper Kupp still managed to get 14 receptions for 110 receiving yards and a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown. The Lions secondary also gave up a 63-yard pass to Rams wideout Tyler Johnson to end the third quarter. The Lions did force an interception in the red zone at the end of the first half, but Rams QB Matthew Stafford picked the secondary apart in the second half of regulation, posting 198 of his 306 passing yards over the third and fourth quarters. This will be an area to watch this season for the Lions. Buying or selling Jameson Williams' breakout performance: Buying. After an awkward start to his NFL career, interrupted by an ACL injury and a gambling suspension in his first two years, Williams looks poised for a breakout season. It showed against the Rams. Williams caught a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter -- the longest TD catch of his career -- and finished with 100-plus receiving yards in a game for the first time. He displayed why he is expected to be a big part of the offense this season. Describe the game in two words: A tone-setter. The Lions, who entered the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations, nearly fell flat front of the spirited home crowd, but closed out the Rams with a strong ground game in the end. Running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each scored touchdowns, including Montgomery's clincher in overtime. However, it was a rough night for All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, who caught three of his six targets for just 13 receiving yards. -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41108416/nfl-week-1-2024-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game
With the game on the line in overtime, Lions put their faith in their running game: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-the-game-on-the-line-in-overtime-lions-put-their-faith-in-their-running-game
Dan Campbell: When you hit Matthew Stafford, he plays better: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dan-campbell-when-you-hit-matthew-stafford-he-plays-better
Sunday Night Football: Lions rally to defeat Rams 26-20 in overtime: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sunday-night-football-lions-rally-to-defeat-rams-26-20-in-overtime
Sunday Night Football: Rams, Lions head to overtime tied 20-20: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sunday-night-football-rams-lions-head-to-overtime-tied-20-20
Jameson Williams 52-yard touchdown gives Lions 17-3 lead: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jameson-williams-52-yard-touchdown-gives-lions-17-3-lead
Sunday Night Football: Jahmyr Gibbs TD gives Lions 10-3 halftime lead: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sunday-night-football-jahmyr-gibbs-td-gives-lions-10-3-halftime-lead
What We Learned from Sunday's Week 1 games (Lions 26 Rams 20 - Grant Gordon's takeaways: 1. Montgomery mauls Rams for Lions' OT win. For four quarters, the Lions offense was largely stagnant other than Jameson Williams. Entering overtime, Detroit had a modest 293 yards of offense with 103 on the ground. Enter David Montgomery, who went full ravenous Lion, smashing the Rams defense for 45 yards on five carries, including the 1-yard game-winning score. Detroit won the OT coinflip and promptly marched 70 yards in 4 minutes 41 seconds, with 60 of those yards coming on the ground. Montgomery, who finished with 91 yards on 17 carries, woke up the Detroit offense in thundering fashion and put the Rams to sleep all in one emphatic drive. This was the epitome of running the ball down your opponent’s throat. It didn’t happen for much of the Lions’ opener, but it happened when it mattered most. Detroit squandered a 14-point lead only to rally back with the final nine points for a victory in the most emphatic fashion. 2. Stafford singing Motown blues again. Throughout his second return to Detroit after last season’s wild-card loss, Matthew Stafford was pummeled by the Lions’ pass rush. Nonetheless, he stood tall, surgically cutting up Detroit in a second-half rally that led L.A. back into the fight. He struggled a bit in the first half, which included a rare end zone interception, but he responded late. On the go-ahead drive late in the fourth quarter, Stafford (34 of 49 for 317 yards) was a brilliant 8 of 8 as he piloted the Rams on an 80-yard drive that concluded when he hit old buddy Cooper Kupp (who looked back to his old self with a 14-catch, 110-yard night) for a 9-yard TD. The L.A. offensive line was a question mark coming into the season and the injury riddled bunch (Joe Noteboom exited with an ankle injury) remains one. Stafford was limping in the first half, battered throughout, but his cast-iron toughness and ridiculous accuracy almost won the night. Unfortunately, Stafford, who was hit 12 times, pressured 14 and sacked twice, lost for the second straight game in his old stomping grounds. 3. Jameson’s career night not wasted. Detroit was looking for some separation and boy oh boy did Jameson Williams give them some. Williams torched Tre’Davious White for a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter, leaving the veteran cornerback far behind in his wake. The score led to a 17-3 lead for Detroit, but it wasn’t enough separation as the Rams rallied to go ahead before the Lions sent it to OT on a late field goal. However, after Montgomery’s game-winner, Williams still was afforded plenty of postgame flowers. He turned in a career-best 121 yards on five catches. The Lions have been patient, waiting for the 2022 first-rounder to overcome injuries and a suspension. Sunday was a breakout night. Should Williams keep it going, the Lions have a vertical threat on an already potent offense. Next Gen stat of the game: Rams defensive end Jared Verse had six QB pressures and a 26.1 pressure rate in his first NFL game. NFL Research: Detroit won a game in overtime for the first time since Week 9, 2016, when Matthew Stafford threw a game-winning TD to Golden Tate.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-season-week-1-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games
Lions WR Jameson Williams on big night in win over Rams: 'I plan to have a lot more': https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-wr-jameson-williams-on-big-night-in-win-over-rams-i-plan-to-have-a-lot-more
TAKEAWAYS - Lions walk off with OT victory vs. Rams in opener: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-rams-live-updates-inactives-prediction-picks-odds-where-to-watch-sunday-night-football/live/
NFL Week 1 highlights: Lions beat Rams in overtime; Bears, Bucs secure wins: https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/nfl/nfl-week-1-highlights-live-updates-scores
NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday (LIONS 26, RAMS 20 (OT) - Rams: There might not be a better coach-QB combo in the NFC than Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. On a night when their offensive line was devastated by injuries and then they lost wide receiver Puka Nacua, they somehow figured a way to generate just enough offense. The Rams used a ton of quick passes to offset the Lions' pass rush and quick throws to the outside to move the ball just enough. The fact that they can change their approach and philosophy on the fly to do whatever works is impressive. And the fact that they were able to generate 387 yards of offense (and 317 passing yards from Stafford) when they were so banged up and playing one of the NFC's best teams really bodes well for the rest of the season. Lions: This wasn't necessarily the reason why they beat the Rams, but one of the best things to come out of the opener for the Lions is that they seemed to have fixed their biggest weakness from last season: the secondary. The additions of free agent Carlton Davis and first-round pick Terrion Arnold frustrated Stafford and the Rams receivers for most of the game. Other than one big play to Tyler Johnson (63 yards) and a late drive, they gave the Rams little room to operate and not many yards after the catch. And they really shut them down when they needed to in the end. Coupled with a strong Aidan Hutchinson-led pass rush, the Lions defense finally looks complete — which it definitely wasn't last season. If they've really fixed their biggest problem, it could be enough to help them to a return trip to the NFC championship, at least. — Vacchiano): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-1-what-we-learned-all-13-games-sunday
Lions' season of hope is full speed ahead after opening with an electric overtime win vs. Rams: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-season-of-hope-is-full-speed-ahead-after-opening-with-an-electric-overtime-win-vs-rams-055936706.html
Jared Goff, Lions stun Rams in overtime in first 'Sunday Night Football' matchup of the season: https://sports.yahoo.com/live/rams-vs-lions-live-updates-score-sunday-night-football-nfl-week-1-how-to-watch-231138043.html
Lions flirt with upset loss to Rams in their opener, but run game leads a win in OT: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-flirt-with-upset-loss-to-rams-in-their-opener-but-run-game-leads-a-win-in-ot-033811900.html
Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford Shared Classy Moment After Lions' OT Win Over Rams: https://www.si.com/nfl/jared-goff-matthew-stafford-message
Dan Campbell Lauded Matthew Stafford's Toughness After Lions' Win Over Rams: https://www.si.com/nfl/dan-campbell-lauded-matthew-stafford-toughness-lions-rams
Cris Collinsworth Seemed to Forget NFL's Overtime Rules During Rams-Lions Game: https://www.si.com/nfl/cris-collinsworth-seemed-to-forget-nfl-overtime-rules-rams-lions
Week 1 NFL Takeaways: Sam Darnold Exorcized Some Demons in Return to MetLife (That Detroit Lions win was stylistically impressive. The Lions have arguably the best offensive line in football. They have a bulldozer of a back in David Montgomery to complement Swiss Army knife Jahmyr Gibbs. So the idea of the Lions loading behind Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow and Penei Sewell, and jamming it down an opponent’s throat in a critical spot should surprise just about no one. Stopping it is another matter altogether. What should become a really good Los Angeles Rams defense (tough to speak in absolutes on units in Week 1) couldn’t when it mattered on Sunday night. The Lions won the toss at the start of overtime, took the ball and, from there, things went like this: 12-yard reverse to Kalif Raymond, Montgomery off-tackle for 21 yards, Montgomery up the middle for nine, Jared Goff swing pass to Gibbs for 10, Gibbs on a counter for three, Montgomery on a draw for six, Montgomery up the middle for eight and, finally, Montgomery up the middle again for the game-winning one-yard touchdown. Detroit covered 30 yards, and its only third down was a third-and-1 from the Rams’ 1 on the seventh play of an eight-play drive. Add that to the job the Lions’ defensive front did behind Aidan Hutchinson (one sack, four quarterback hits) and Levi Onwuzurike (half a sack, two quarterback hits) in helping limit the Rams’ vaunted run game, and getting to Matthew Stafford in key spots, and it’s pretty clear Detroit will be good again for a lot of the same reasons it has been the past couple of years. It’s tough to beat a team as good on the lines as these Lions are. “At some point, I knew our willpower needed to show up, and it did in all three phases to get to OT and finish it there,” coach Dan Campbell says, via text. “David Montgomery and our OL took that game over and finished it. It wasn’t the cleanest game but we’re a resilient team … always will be!”): https://www.si.com/nfl/week-one-nfl-takeaways-sam-darnold-exorcized-demons
Lions exhaust Rams in overtime: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2024/09/08/lions-exhaust-rams-in-overtime/
NFL World Reacts to the Lions’ Thrilling Overtime Win Over the Rams: ‘Detroit Just Ran the Ball Down Their Throat’: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-world-reacts-lions-overtime-win-rams-lifestyle/
NFL Game Recaps: Week 1, 2024 (Lions 26, Rams 20: It’s astonishing that this game went to overtime. The Rams, down their starting tackles entering the evening, had such offensive line issues that they had to constantly shuffle around their blockers, as their backup left tackle and starting left guard were knocked out with injuries. Puka Nacua also got hurt, leaving the game in the second quarter. As a result of these injuries and a poor Matthew Stafford throw in the end zone prior to halftime, the Lions led 17-3 in the third quarter. The Rams, somehow, clawed their way back into the game despite Jameson Williams making huge plays for the Lions. Stafford caught fire despite all of the absences, as he constantly connected with Cooper Kupp. He abused Terrion Arnold, who was flagged for multiple pass interferences. Following a Jared Goff interception in which he forced the issue in field goal range while up 17-13, Stafford engineered a go-ahead drive in which he completed all eight of his passes. And just like that, Detroit’s 17-3 lead completely vanished, as the Rams went up 20-17. The Lions had one more chance in regulation. Goff hit some big plays to move into field goal range, but the drive stalled. A field goal later, this game was tied at 20 heading into overtime. Detroit won the coin toss, and the Rams never saw the ball. The Lions ran the ball on all but one play in the extra session, as the exhausted Rams couldn’t do anything to stop David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery eventually carried defenders to the 1-yard line and then crashed into the end zone, giving the Lions a 26-20 victory. The Lions showed some nice resolve in this victory, as they didn’t play their best, but were able to overcome mistakes to prevail. It’s a mystery as to what happened to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was completely silent in this game. Speaking of resolve, the Rams somehow made this a thriller despite all of their injuries. They’re an underrated team and will be a playoff contender if they can get healthy.): https://walterfootball.com/nflreview.php
Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions: https://apnews.com/article/rams-lions-matthew-stafford-146dcb53f09527f55ea5a4b5841e7b42
Grades:
CBS Grades (Grades - B+. Lions: The Lions were on the ropes after blowing a 17-3 second half lead, but they pulled out the win by bullying the Rams down the stretch, including a game-winning drive in overtime that saw David Montgomery score a walk-off TD after carrying the ball four times for 41 yards in the extra period. The Lions offense kept the Rams confused by getting everyone involved: Four players caught at least three passes, including Jameson Williams, who exploded in the game for 121 yards and a touchdown on five receptions. Defensively, the Lions didn't shut down Matthew Stafford, but they did pressure him into several bad throws, including an incomplete pass a third down in the fourth quarter that would have clinched the win for the Rams. This was a well-rounded win by a Lions team that's now taken the first step toward getting back to the NFC title game.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-grades-cowboys-earn-a-for-blowout-win-bengals-and-browns-both-receive-f-for-ugly-losses/
Video:
Lions vs. Rams: Locker room celebration: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-vs-rams-locker-room-celebration-x9437
Lions vs. Rams: Full highlights: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-vs-rams-full-highlights-x5712
Every Jameson Williams touch from WR's 134-yard game vs. Rams Week 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/every-jameson-williams-touch-from-wr-s-134-yard-game-vs-rams-week-1
HIGHLIGHT: Montgomery's walk-off TD seals Lions' OT win vs. Rams: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/david-montgomery-s-walk-off-td-seals-lions-ot-win-vs-rams
HIGHLIGHT: Bates sinks clutch 32-yard FG to tie game at 20-20 late in fourth quarter: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-bates-sinks-clutch-32-yard-fg-to-tie-game-at-20-20-late-in-fourth-quarter
HIGHLIGHT: Goff's 52-yard TD launch finds Williams after WR's nasty double move: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-s-52-yard-td-launch-finds-williams-after-wr-s-nasty-double-move
Jahmyr Gibbs surges across plane for first Lions TD of 2024: https://www.nfl.com/videos/jahmyr-gibbs-surges-across-plane-for-first-lions-td-of-2024
Jake Bates sinks 25-yard FG to tie 'SNF' opener at 3-3 in second quarter: https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-sinks-25-yard-fg-to-tie-snf-opener-at-3-3-in-second-quarter
Dual-threat Goff? Lions QB dazzles on uncharacteristic scramble beyond sticks: https://www.nfl.com/videos/dual-threat-goff-lions-qb-dazzles-on-uncharacteristic-scramble-beyond-sticks
Jameson Williams flashes lightning speed on 36-yard catch and run: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-williams-flashes-lightning-speed-on-36-yard-catch-run
Kerby Joseph plucks Stafford's costly INT thrown in end zone: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-joseph-picks-off-stafford-in-the-end-zone
Carlton Davis breaks up Rams' gutsy fourth-down call with PBU vs. Kupp: https://www.nfl.com/videos/carlton-davis-breaks-up-rams-gutsy-fourth-down-call-with-pbu-vs-kupp
Reeder avenges St. Brown's vicious stiff arm on teammate with hit-stick tackle vs. Lions WR: https://www.nfl.com/videos/reeder-avenges-st-brown-s-vicious-stiff-arm-on-teammate-with-hit-stick-tackle-vs-lions-wr
HIGHLIGHT: Onwuzurike meets Stafford in backfield for disruptive sack: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-onwuzurike-meets-stafford-in-backfield-for-disruptive-sack
HIGHLIGHT: Anzalone's hit-stick tackle on first offensive play of game: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-anzalone-s-hit-stick-tackle-on-first-offensive-play-of-game
Campbell on OT win against the Rams: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-ot-win-against-the-rams
Goff on final drive: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/goff-on-final-drive
Williams on improvement: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/williams-on-improvement-x7412
Montgomery on being locked in: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/montgomery-on-being-locked-in
St. Brown on finishing strong: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/montgomery-on-being-locked-in
Video: Breaking down the Lions' 26-20 overtime win…: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/09/breaking-down-the-lions-26-20-overtime-win-against-rams-in-opener/75139927007/
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Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Week 1 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-rams-week-1-observations-onwuzurike-williams-branch
Lions to the Super Bowl? NFL experts buying even more stock after Week 1 win: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/09/lions-rams-super-bowl-2025-espn-rex-ryan-dan-orlovsky/75144298007/
Carlton Davis OK after giving Lions late injury scare: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/09/carlton-davis-injury-detroit-lions-rams-game/75141927007/
3 big winners from Lions-Rams gritty OT battle: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/09/09/carlton-davis-injury-detroit-lions-rams-game/75141927007/
Best and worst PFF grades for Lions in Week 1 vs. Rams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/best-and-worst-pff-grades-for-lions-in-week-1-vs-rams/
Rams set mark for pre-snap motion in Week 1 loss to the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/09/rams-lions-presnap-motion-kupp-week-1-next-gen-stats/
The morning after: 5 Lions takeaways from a rewatch of the Week 1 win: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-week-1-game-takeaways-jamo-rams/
Marcus Davenport fulfills Dan Campbell's vision for the EDGE spot opposite Aidan Hutchinson: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/09/marcus-davenport-lions-dan-campbell-vision-for-detroit-edge-position/
Aidan Hutchinson Is Highest PFF-Graded Lion Against Rams: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/aidan-hutchinson-highest-pff-graded-lion-against-rams
Can't Be Broken: Lions Prove They Can Win Ugly: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-prove-they-can-win-ugly
Terrion Arnold Says Cooper Kupp Told Him 'You're One of Them Ones': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rams-kupp-praises-lions-arnold
Matthew Stafford Appears Jealous of Jared Goff: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/matthew-stafford-appears-jealous-of-jared-goff
Opening Odds: Lions open as big favorites over Bucs in Week 2: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239815/opening-odds-lions-open-as-big-favorites-over-bucs-in-week-2
Lions News: Best reactions to the Lions big win over Rams: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239801/detroit-lions-news-best-reactions-big-win-over-rams
Terrion Arnold’s talent recognized in NFL debut by former Offensive Player of the Year: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239721/terrion-arnolds-talent-recognized-in-nfl-debut-by-former-offensive-player-of-the-year
Despite strong debut in 2024, the best is yet to come for Jameson Williams: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239723/despite-strong-2024-debut-jameson-williams-best-to-come-lions-rams-recap
First-time Lions soak in atmosphere at Ford Field: 'Felt like I was in a movie': https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/first-time-detroit-lions-soak-in-atmosphere-at-ford-field
Terrion Arnold 'stepped up' in NFL debut, with plenty of room to grow: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-terrion-arnold-stepped-up-in-nfl-debut
David Montgomery reminds everyone what he means to Lions: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/david-montgomery-shows-everyone-his-value-to-detroit-lions
Lions vs. Rams stats: Aidan Hutchinson, pass-rush records ridiculous number of pressures: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/lions-vs-rams-stats-aidan-hutchinson-pass-rush-ridiculous-pressures/2e18be37d7874665736e7890
NFL Week 1: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards (EDGE: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-1-pff-team-of-the-week-player-awards
NFL Heat Index: Sam Darnold hot in Vikings debut; Kirk Cousins cold in Falcons debut (HOT - Jameson Williams, WR, Lions: In his third NFL season, the Alabama product is emerging as the consistent deep threat the Lions hoped for when they drafted him No. 12 overall in 2022. Williams finished with five receptions for a career-high 121 yards on six targets in Detroit's overtime victory against the visiting Los Angeles Rams, averaging 24.2 yards per catch. According to Next Gen Stats, each reception by Williams came when he had more than three yards of separation, giving him the most yards and receptions on open targets in a game in his career.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-heat-index-sam-darnold-hot-kirk-cousins-cold
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: Lions get gritty in crunch time (WINNERS - The toughness and grit of the Detroit Lions: This was far from their best performance. The Lions offense stalled significantly in the second half, recording three three-and-outs in the first five drives after halftime, with an interception coming in another during that span. Still, Detroit outlasted the Rams and showed its mettle as a contender in the NFC. This was the first game since the Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. And while it wasn’t clean — star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught just three passes for 13 yards, and Detroit went 2-of-4 in red zone conversions — the team’s offensive line dominated the Rams in overtime, pounding the ball seven times for 60 rushing yards on a decisive, game-winning drive. The Lions sent a message that their identity has not changed.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/09/09/nfl-week-1-winners-losers-lions/75136932007/
Detroit Lions accused of using 'stealth' tactics to force Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to throw an interception: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13830931/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-interception-stealth.html
Antoine Winfield Jr. in walking boot, Bryce Hall likely out for season: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/antoine-winfield-jr-in-walking-boot-bryce-hall-likely-out-for-season
Grades:
Grades: Lions Convert in Clutch After Sloppy Second Half: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/grades-lions-convert-in-clutch-sloppy-second-half
Lions Week 1 report card: New defense debuts with mixed results: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/9/24239656/detroit-lions-week-1-report-card-new-defense-debuts-with-mixed-results
Podcast:
Will Teams Copy Rams Defending St. Brown?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/will-teams-copy-rams-defending-st-brown
Video:
Are the Lions the team to beat in the NFC?: https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/41192222
Biggest takeaways from Lions OT win vs. Rams 'GMFB': https://www.detroitlions.com/video/biggest-takeaways-from-lions-ot-win-vs-rams-gmfb
Brandt: Rams and Lions will be facing off again 'in late January' | 'GMFB': https://www.nfl.com/videos/brandt-rams-and-lions-will-be-facing-off-again-in-late-january-gmfb
How massive was Lions Week 1 OT win vs. Rams | 'GMFB': https://www.nfl.com/videos/how-massive-was-lions-week-1-ot-win-vs-rams-gmfb
Was the Rams vs. Lions a preview of the NFC Championship? | The Herd: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-v8x37n2obbi5wg8q
Lions-Rams game: Breaking down our biggest takeaways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOsS5p9j9pY
Rich Eisen’s Top Takeaways from the Lions’ WK1 OT Win over the Rams | The Rich Eisen Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAu2ZDOLggo
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