The Lions throw a TD to tackle Dan Skipper offensively against the Bills
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The Lions throw a TD to tackle Dan Skipper offensively against the Bills

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  • Eric Woodyard, ESPNDecember 15, 2024, 7:06 p.m. ET

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      Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter for the Midwest region before transitioning to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Michigan native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search and All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story. He is the proud parent of a son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

DETROIT – After scoring two touchdowns at home, the Detroit Lions needed a spark before halftime against the Buffalo Bills.

Detroit pulled from its endless bag of tricks when offensive lineman Dan Skipper declared himself eligible to play, then caught a short pass from quarterback Jared Goff before rushing into the end zone.

Skipper’s nine-yard touchdown with 3:01 left in the second quarter helped the Lions cut the deficit to 21-14.

According to ESPN Research, the Lions are the only team to receive multiple touchdowns from a non-running back, wide receiver or tight end this season.

Later, Goff connected with star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 66-yard touchdown with 1:41 left in the third quarter. The TD broke St. Brown’s streak of three straight games without receiving a touchdown.

St. Brown’s 44 yards after the catch of the play was his biggest reception of his career.

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