The CBS broadcast explained all the different risky plays Dan Campbell had taken for the Detroit Lions since 2021. A few players later, the coach and OC Ben Johnson went to a trick play and had a touchdown.
Offensive lineman Ben Skipper, 6-foot-9, 330 pounds, lined up at tight end as an eligible receiver. He blocked, ran a short route and Jared Goff rolled out and saw his huge target wide open.
Skipper caught the pass like he was Amon-Ra St. Brown and rumbled into the end zone. After the PAT, the Lions trailed 21-14.
OL DAN SKIPPER RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN.
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— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2024
It was Skipper’s 54th career game and his first career touchdown.