The Detroit Lions delivered one of the most impressive drives of the NFL season during their Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. In a tight back-and-forth game, the Lions marched 96 yards down the field to take a 28-21 lead in the fourth quarter.
The drive began after Baltimore pinned Detroit at their own 4-yard line with a strong punt. Many teams might have folded in that situation, but the Lions refused to back down. Running back David Montgomery set the tone immediately with an 11-yard gain on the first play. Two snaps later, he broke free for a 72-yard run. Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey stopped him at the 13-yard line, but the Lions were already in scoring range.
Facing a critical fourth-and-1 at the Baltimore 4, Detroit turned to creativity. Quarterback Jared Goff handed the ball to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He flipped it to rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who powered into the end zone. The trick play stunned the Ravens’ defense and gave the Lions the lead.
This drive was not the first long march of the night. Earlier, the Lions had gone 98 yards for a touchdown—the longest drive in the NFL this season. According to NFL.com stats, the Ravens had not allowed a 95-yard drive or longer since 2001. That made Detroit’s effort even more remarkable.
By the end of the night, Montgomery had nine carries for 114 yards and a touchdown. Gibbs logged 17 carries for 48 yards and two scores. Goff was steady, completing 18 of 23 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown to St. Brown. Fans can check ESPN’s NFL analysis or ProFootballTalk for detailed breakdowns.
The Lions proved they can create explosive plays while staying composed under pressure. For more team updates, visit the Detroit Lions official site. You can also explore our internal NFL Week 3 previews to follow key storylines across the league.
