Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams
Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time in 32 years, beating Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 24-23
By LARRY LAGE
Published - Jan 15, 2024, 12:50 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 15, 2024, 12:50 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff lifted his arms in the air, encouraging Ford Field fans to get even louder, before taking the final snap to end his long-suffering franchise's skid in the playoffs.
The crowd delivered, approaching the decibel level of a siren.
Goff came through, too.
Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a pass for a victory-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time in 32 years, beating Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 on Sunday night.
