The Detroit Lions have a seemingly endless set of trick plays to choose from.
Earlier this season, they ran a hook-and-ladder play on Penei Sewell, their fantastic 335-pound left tackle. Sewell is a freak athlete. He has a 9 yard catch in his career as well, which came on third and 7 to seal a victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
But Sewell passing the ball? The Lions are just picking on everyone now.
It sure seemed like that was the plan. Sewell made a reverse pass and it sure looked like he was going to pass it downfield. Nothing came up down the field, so he had to eat it for a 1-yard loss and officially declared a sack for the Bears. Chicago defensive lineman Austin Booker and linebacker Jack Sanborn probably didn’t plan on getting a half-sack each on a Pro Bowl lineman on Thursday.
The best thing about the play is that yards were lost, but the Lions’ home crowd went crazy afterward. They love this Lions team, they love Sewell, and they clearly enjoy offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s wicked sense of humor when it comes to creating crazy trick plays.
Sewell couldn’t get past him, so we didn’t get to see what kind of arm he has. Knowing the Lions, he’ll get another chance.