Lions rely on Gibbs’ legs and Goff’s arm to beat Raiders 26-14

2023-10-31 04:09:05

DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had a career-high 152 rushing yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff passed for 272 yards with a touchdown and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday. at night.

The NFC North-leading Lions (6-2) stalled on three early drives, settling for field goals, before Goff launched an 18-yard drive to rookie running back Sam LaPorta to give them a 16-yard lead. -7 at the end of the first half.

Goff suffered an interception that Marcus Peters returned 75 yards to the end zone early in the third quarter, allowing Las Vegas (3-5) to get within two points. Detroit’s next offensive series ended when Craig Reynolds fumbled the ball at the Raiders’ three-yard line.

The Lions held the ball and scored on their third drive of the second half, taking a two-possession lead on Gibbs’ 27-yard touchdown run. Riley Patterson kicked a 52-yard field goal to give Detroit a 12-point lead.

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