And there we have it! The Lions have their first offensive touchdown of the young 2018 season, courtesy of a 24 yard reception from wideout Golden Tate from Matthew Stafford, who needed to rebound in quick order after throwing two interceptions in the first half.
#Lions first offensive Touchdown of the year! #OnePride @ShowtimeTate
— Logan Lamorandier (@LLamorandier) September 11, 2018
The Lions had themselves a pretty poor offensive showing in the first half, but drove down the field to start the third quarter and get themselves back into the game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football in front of a national television audience. Will the adjustments that the Lions coaching staff made during halftime pay off and culminate in the first win of the year? Fingers crossed!
BONUS CONTENT: FORMER TIGER JUSTIN VERLANDER TALKS ABOUT BOND WITH FANS
Monday night in downtown Detroit has the makings of something very special. Not only will the Detroit Lions host the New York Jets at Ford Field but it will also mark the return of Justin Verlander to Comerica Park as he and the Houston Astros will take on the Detroit Tigers.
During his 13 years in Detroit, Verlander and Tigers fans developed a bond that is still strong. It’s a bond that remains special to him. On Sunday, Verlander posted a video message to his fans in Detroit.
From MLB.com:
“I try to not expect anything,” Verlander said. “I know that those fans know I gave everything I had for a long time, for the better part of 13 years there. Blood, sweat, tears, every ounce of effort I possibly could to help bring a championship to that city. The love they’ve shown me has been spectacular throughout my whole career.”
JV admitted that he does not know what feelings to expect when he takes the mound tonight.
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