The Detroit Lions are 1-0 after pulling the upset in Kansas City, upending the host Chiefs, 21-20, in the first game of the entire NFL season.
Detroit pulled this one off with a great defensive performance, holding Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to 316 total yards and just 17 first downs. It was just enough to help the Lions prevail despite an uneven offensive performance.
The Lions ran for 118 yards, with David Montgomery charging his way for a touchdown and also the game-clinching third down conversion. Jared Goff avoided making mistakes and found ways to move the ball while under pressure and while dealing with a strong performance from the Chiefs defense.
Here are aa few quick takeaways from watching the game on Thursday night.