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The 10-Minute Drive that Ended in Chaos: How Lions’ Trick Play TD Fell Apart
Officials ruled Jared Goff committed illegal motion by not pausing after motioning under center, nullifying a 4th-down touchdown in Detroit's opening drive, per NFL rules analyst.
- On Sunday, Detroit's opening-drive trick play appeared to result in a touchdown but was wiped out by an illegal motion flag after running back David Montgomery threw to quarterback Jared Goff.
- After discussion, officials concluded Jared Goff failed to pause after motioning out from under center, prompting an illegal motion penalty, referee Craig Wrolstad said.
- On 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Jahmyr Gibbs threw to Jared Goff, who bobbled then secured the catch after a 15-play, 61-yard drive lasting nearly 10 minutes.
- Officials removed the score and Jake Bates, Detroit Lions kicker, converted a 28-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead; Detroit Lions won 42-29 over Kansas City Chiefs.
- Under Rule 7, Section 4, Article 2, Item 3, Terry McAulay explained, `'He takes a position behind the center. He's got to step back and pause for a second and establish as a back before he goes in motion,'` clarifying why Goff's illegal motion was called.
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