The Detroit Lions executed a perfect hook and ladder play for a touchdown during Sunday's game in Arizona.
It happened in the last minute of the second quarter as the Lions were looking to extend their 13-7 lead. The Lions had the ball on offense with first and 10 on the Cardinals 21-yard line. Goff dropped back to pass to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown as he ran an inside route on the 18-yard line. Then, St. Brown tossed the ball to Gibbs on the 20-yard line after he snuck out of the backfield uncovered. Gibbs took the ball and ran up the field, taking a few Cardinals defenders off guard while tight end Sam LaPorta held his block near the end zone to allow Gibbs to score.
Lions hook and ladder for the TD! pic.twitter.com/eZT1FUsLaK
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Gibbs heaved the ball into the stands after scoring, then pretended to have a heart attack so St. Brown could "resuscitate" him with CPR. Nothing wrong with having a little fun with a touchdown celebration, as long as its not inappropriate.
The Lions kicked the extra point to take a 20-7 lead. At halftime, the lead was 20-10.