Lions TD removed after penalty

The Detroit Lions were hoping a long drive to start their Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs would end in a touchdown — and it almost did.

The Lions drove the ball to the Chiefs’ one-yard line after running back Jahmyr Gibbs was prevented from scoring on third down. The team decided to go for a touchdown on 4th and goal.

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Lions quarterback Jared Goff was at center with running back David Montgomery behind him. He decided to escape to the left, as Montgomery received the snap. The veteran running back threw the ball to Goff, who bounced it before regaining control and entering the end zone for what was thought to be a touchdown.

However, the officials discussed it and threw a penalty flag for illegal movement. Goff, according to “Sunday Night Football” rules analyst Terry McAulay, had to pause for a second before starting to move. The score has been removed from the board.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Detroit went for a field goal and took a 3-0 lead. It was a 15-play, 61-yard drive to start the game.

The Lions entered the game with a 4-1 record. Detroit has been the highest scoring team in the NFL this season. After putting up 13 points in Week 1’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, Detroit has scored at least 34 points in each of its last four games.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

It didn’t look like the Lions were ready to take their foot off the gas against the Chiefs.