Jared Goff leads Lions to a 24-23 victory over Rams, advancing to the divisional round

The Lions secured a victory in Sunday’s wild card matchup against the Rams, prevailing 24-23. In a first-half offensive showcase where both teams scored on their initial three possessions, Detroit entered halftime with a 21-17 lead. Despite a 54-yard field goal in the third quarter, the Lions’ offense struggled, allowing the Rams an opportunity to close the gap. However, Los Angeles faced challenges in the red zone, settling for a field goal that brought Detroit’s lead to one. The Rams’ subsequent drive was hampered by penalties and missed opportunities, leading to a punt.

In the final moments, Goff’s 11-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown secured a game-sealing first down for the Lions, marking their first postseason victory since 1991. Despite the Rams amassing 425 yards with an average of 7.7 yards per play, their 0-of-3 red zone performance contrasted with the Lions’ 3-of-3 success, proving pivotal in the outcome.

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Goff, finishing 22-of-27 for 277 yards with one touchdown, showcased a strong performance despite an early fumble. St. Brown’s contribution of seven catches for 110 yards supported an offense totaling 334 yards and 23 first downs. Puka Nacua set a rookie record with 181 yards receiving on nine catches, including a 50-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Stafford, in his return to Detroit, completed 25-of-36 passes for 367 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.

The game featured no turnovers, and with the Cowboys’ loss earlier in the day, the Lions will remain at home next week to face the winner of the Eagles/Buccaneers matchup on Monday night.