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Lions' Fourth-Quarter Trick Play Seals 38-30 Win Over Ravens, Showcasing Offensive Continuity

A play the Lions say they rehearsed for over a year underscored continuity on offense after Ben Johnson's departure.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch for a first down against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • On the first snap of the fourth quarter with the game tied 21-21, Detroit converted a 4th-and-1 when Jared Goff handed to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who pitched to Jahmyr Gibbs for the go-ahead touchdown.
  • The Lions finished off a 38-30 road victory in Baltimore to move to 2-1 against a Ravens team that entered averaging an NFL-best 40.5 points per game.
  • Social media reactions highlighted praise for Dan Campbell and new offensive coordinator John Morton while revisiting debates over former OC Ben Johnson’s influence.
  • Through three games, Detroit is averaging 34.3 points per game, including a 52-point outburst against Johnson’s Chicago Bears in Week 2.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown said the gadget play had been in the playbook for more than a year and was called after Jahmyr Gibbs noted it was posted weekly without being used.