The Detroit Lions lead the Tennessee Titans, 35-14, at halftime of their Week 8 matchup. With a lead that big, NFL MVP candidate Jared Goff must be having a big game, TRUE?
Surprisingly, no! Goff has 28 yards through the air, completing 6 of 8 throws, although he has two touchdowns. However, the Lions quarterback has been sacked three times for a loss of 22 yards. That gives Detroit nine net passing yards in the half.
Again, look at that score. The Lions have 35 points, but less than 10 yards in net passing.
Running back David Montgomery has three yards through the air and finds tight end Sam LaPorta on a trick play for the Lions’ fifth score of the day.
Detroit was helped by two interceptions by Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph, turning both turnovers into touchdowns. The Lions are also running the ball well, with Jahmyr Gibbs gaining 99 yards on six carries. Gibbs scored on a 70-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter for a 14–7 lead.
