Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
— Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought.
National Football League
FINAL
Denver Broncos
17
Detroit Lions
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| DET | 0 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Ford Field · 64,560 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 28-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 30-16 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 17-14 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 14-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:21 17-42
Sam LaPorta 10 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:28 17-35
Russell Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:12 10-35
Jahmyr Gibbs 12 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Field Goal 0:43 10-28
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:01 7-28
Sam LaPorta 3 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 10:41 7-21
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 3 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 0:19 0-21
Amon-Ra St. Brown 15 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 8:15 0-14
Jahmyr Gibbs 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 12:31 0-7
Sam LaPorta 19 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:21 · End of Game
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DET 2:21
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 17-42
Sam LaPorta 10 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 6:28
8 plays, 62 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:28 17-35
Russell Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DET 9:18
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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DEN 10:59
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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DET 12:12
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:12 10-35
Jahmyr Gibbs 12 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 0:43
12 plays, 70 yards, 6:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:43 10-28
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
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DET 7:01
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 7-28
Sam LaPorta 3 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 10:34
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:41 7-21
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 3 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DEN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Half
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DET 0:19
11 plays, 81 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 0-21
Amon-Ra St. Brown 15 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 4:21
7 plays, 11 yards, 3:54 · Punt
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DET 8:15
6 plays, 61 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:15 0-14
Jahmyr Gibbs 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 10:58
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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DET 12:31
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:31 0-7
Sam LaPorta 19 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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DEN 1:38
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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DET 5:04
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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DEN 8:31
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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DET 9:33
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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DEN 11:38
4 plays, 41 yards, 1:20 · Fumble
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DET 12:58
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:02 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
DEN
DET
20
1st Downs
29
12
Passing 1st downs
18
7
Rushing 1st downs
10
1
1st downs from penalties
1
5-13
3rd down efficiency
5-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
62
Total Plays
64
287
Total Yards
448
4.6
Yards per Play
7.0
11
Total Drives
10
204
Passing
263
18/32
Comp/Att
24/34
6.0
Yards per pass
7.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-15
83
Rushing
185
28
Rushing Attempts
28
3.0
Yards per rush
6.6
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
6-6
4-40
Penalties
2-54
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:42
Possession
31:18
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Cade Mays Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Jack Campbell Out
Denver Broncos
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Eyioma Uwazurike Out
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Questionable
- Dondrea Tillman Questionable
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