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Lions break offensive slump, but defense flops in loss to Dolphins

Lions drop to 1-6 on the season

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 30: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Ford Field on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) (Leon Halip, 2022 Getty Images)

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions broke out of their offensive slump on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to grab a win vs. the Miami Dolphins.

The Lions led for 27 minutes of the game on Sunday, including taking a 27-17 lead into the half. But The Lions defense couldn’t hold Miami back in the second half, as the Dolphins offense surged to take the lead away.

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The Lions had opportunities, but couldn’t convert on a key fourth down to keep a drive alive. Miami took over with about 2:30 left and the Lions never got the ball back. The final score was 31-27.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a nice day, with 320 yards and one touchdown. Lions running back Jamaal Williams had two rushing touchdowns. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown returned from injury and had seven catches in the game. The Lions didn’t score in the second half.

The Lions entered the game having not scored a touchdown in the previous two games. They were 4.5 point underdogs.

The Lions have now lost five straight games since beating Washington in Week 2. They’re 1-6 on the season.

The Lions will face the Green Bay Packers next Sunday at Ford Field.


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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