The Detroit Lions lead the Tennessee Titans, 35–14, at halftime of their Week 8 matchup. With such a big lead, NFL MVP candidate Jared Goff must be having a great game, right?
Amazingly, no! Goff has 28 yards passing, completing 6-of-8 throws, though he has two touchdowns. However, the Lions quarterback has been sacked three times for a loss of 22 yards. That gives Detroit nine net yards passing at the half.
Again, look at that score. The Lions have 35 points, yet fewer than 10 yards in net passing.
Running back David Montgomery has three yards passing, finding tight end Sam LaPorta on a trick play for the Lions’ fifth score of the day.
Detroit was helped by two interceptions from Titans QB Mason Rudolph, turning both of those 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 TD run late in the first quarter for a 14–7 lead.
