The NFL picked a good matchup to kick off the 2023 season with the Detroit Lions visiting the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Dan Campbell’s Lions roared to a 21-20 road win over the defending Super Bowl champs.
Several Lions made key plays in the game, from Brian Branch’s pick-six to Josh Paschal’s huge TFL to David Montgomery’s high-effort touchdown run, among many, many more.
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Here are some of the top pictures from the professional photographers inside the stadium.
Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after a…Lions safety Brian Branch runs for a touchdown after making an interception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: Sam LaPorta #87 of the Detroit Lions carries a reception…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown…Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Kansas City Chiefs during the first…Detroit Lions place kicker Riley Patterson (36) attempts an extra point against Kansas City Chiefs during…Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) tackles ]Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25)…Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) celebrates a tackle against Kansas City Chiefs during the first…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates their 21-20…Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs during the…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and tight end…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) celebrates after defeating…Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) during…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the…Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) blocks a pass made by Detroit Lions quarterback…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: Jared Goff #16 hands off to David Montgomery #5 of…Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes tackles Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco during the second half of the…Lions defensive end Josh Paschal celebrates a tackles against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice during the…Lions running back David Montgomery runs against Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie during the second half of…Lions running back David Montgomery runs against Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna during the second half…Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone waves at fans during a timeout during the second half of the…Lions running back David Montgomery celebrates a touchdown against the Chiefs during the second half of…Lions running back David Montgomery runs against Chiefs during the second half of the Lions' 21-20…Lions safety Brian Branch catches an interception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half…Lions fans celebrates 21-20 win over Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates their win…KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 07: Brian Branch #32 of the Detroit Lions celebrates their win…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs with…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view at the line of scrimmage as…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) is tackled…Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after…
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