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Jeff Risdon

Watch: Lions explode out to a 14-0 lead on the Panthers with big plays from offense and defense

It did not take long for the Detroit Lions to assert themselves on Sunday. The Lions erupted out to a quick 14-0 lead with a few highlight-reel plays.

Let’s go!

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First up, the Lions capped a 3-play, 81-yard drive with a smashing 42-yard run by David Montgomery.

Note the blocking from WRs Jameson Williams (No. 9) and Marvin Jones (No. 0) down the field to help spring Montgomery.

Aidan Hutchinson quickly ended Carolina’s ensuing drive. This is not a normal human play from No. 97:

It didn’t take long for Sam LaPorta to cash in the takeaway. Jared Goff sells the play-fake expertly and LaPorta sneaks into the front corner of the end zone to put the Lions up 14-0.

The fake was so good it caught the FOX cameraman!

What a fun first quarter in Ford Field…

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