The last moments of the Detroit Lions Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys last season are still fresh in their minds.
Detroit decided to go for two and take the lead after driving down the field late to score a touchdown and tie the Cowboys by one point. Jared Goff’s pass to Taylor Decker gave the Lions the appearance of taking the lead, but Decker’s unlawful touching penalty ended the play.
The officiating crew concluded that Decker did not report as an eligible receiver; rather, it was Dan Skipper. The play was a mistake by the officials since, according to replays, Decker was the one telling the refs that he was eligible to play as a receiver.
Although Goff has moved on from the event, it is still a topic of conversation because the two teams will play each other on the same venue on Sunday. The seasoned quarterback clarified that, in his opinion, the play was an error rather than a deliberate attempt to limit the Lions.
His goal is not to exact revenge for the error made late in the game last year, but to defeat the Cowboys and end their losing run. Detroit’s most recent victory occurred in 2013, and Dallas has won the last six encounters between the two teams.
Perhaps a bit. However, I didn’t want to think about anything that happened eight months ago or anything like that. Goff said, “I don’t think we got screwed on purpose.” “I believe the officials simply made a mistake. You go on, things happen, and that stuff happens. We probably don’t take it personally. It’s more along the lines of “we haven’t defeated these guys in two consecutive years,” in my opinion. And we’re more responsible for that. Now is the time to attempt to prevent that.
The Detroit Tigers’ postseason run is now sweeping Detroit, despite the Lions’ impressive start to 2024. The Tigers are matched 1-1 with the Cleveland Guardians in the Divisional Series after defeating the Houston Astros in the Wild Card series under manager A.J. Hinch’s leadership.
Since August 11, the baseball team has been among the best in Major League Baseball, and Goff has been watching from a distance.
It’s enjoyable. The fans are experiencing what they are supposed to,” Goff stated. “Hopefully, we’re providing them with enjoyable Sundays, the Tigers continue to win games, and the fun keeps growing.”
It is anticipated that the atmosphere at Comerica Park will be boisterous as Detroit hosts its first home playoff game since 2014. As a gesture of support, Goff posted a video of Tigers batter Kerry Carpenter’s game-winning three-run home run on social media even if he is unable to attend the game.
Definitely. “I wish I could go tomorrow, but I’m afraid I can’t,” Goff said. However, I was somewhat agitated when that occurred yesterday while I was watching TV.