Hook and ladders are typically reserved for the last play of a game when teams are desperate. The Lions had other ideas Sunday.
They decided to dig into their bag of tricks and make the call to go for a hook and ladder late in the first half. It worked to perfection.
With just over 30 seconds remaining before halftime, quarterback Jared Goff hit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown quickly tossed the ball to running back Jahmyr Gibbs and he took it 20 yards to the house.
A great block by tight end Sam LaPorta just before the goal line helped put the finishing touch on the score. Unfortunately, that was the play LaPorta got hurt on and was carted to the locker room (he would later return and then leave again).
The Lions got much-needed momentum going into the locker room as their offense is looking a little better than last week.
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