Live Report: Lions’ Trickery Leaves Bears and Announcers in Shock
In a game already tilted in their favor, the Detroit Lions, leading 27-14 in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears, pulled off one of the most hilarious and ingenious trick plays of the season. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson added another masterpiece to his growing repertoire of creative play-calling.
Here’s what happened: Jared Goff took the snap and appeared to stumble backward, looking like he was about to hand the ball off to Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs, playing along brilliantly, dove to the ground as if rolling into a failed play. Just as the Bears defense fully committed to the fake, Goff sprang into action, delivering a flawless 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta.
The brilliance of the play didn’t just confuse Chicago’s defense—it also caught the FOX announcers completely off guard, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the moment.
This perfectly executed stunt highlighted not just the Lions’ creativity but also their ability to blend fun with precision on the field. Plays like these are why Detroit’s offense is being hailed as one of the most dynamic in the NFL right now, keeping both fans and opponents guessing every week.
