The Detroit Lions’ early bet to look for a momentum swing paid off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.After failing to convert on third-and-2 from the 28-yard line, the Lions made a surprising comeback.
It was all a ruse as linebacker Jalen Reaves-Maybin threw a direct hit before finding cornerback Khalil Dorsey for a 31-yard gain and another touchdown. Unfortunately for the Lions, the trick didn’t put any points on the scoreboard. Jahmir Gibbs and Amon-Ra St.
A successful early play fake seemed to energize the Lions offense as Brown helped push Detroit into the red zone. But the Cowboys’ defense held strong and eventually ended the Lions’ drive by intercepting a fourth-down pass from quarterback Jared Goff at the Dallas 5-yard line.
