NFL Week 1 Highlights: Rams at Lions (9/8)

Lions and Rams Face Off in Week 1

The NFL season kicked off on Thursday, September 8, with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Detroit Lions. The Rams, who won the Super Bowl last season, were looking to start their season with a win, while the Lions were hoping to improve on their 3-13-1 record from last year.

High-Scoring Affair

The game was a high-scoring affair, with the Rams ultimately winning 31-27. The Rams' offense was led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns. Cooper Kupp was Stafford's favorite target, catching eight passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

The Lions offense was led by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown was Goff's top target, catching eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown.

The game was close throughout, with the Rams taking the lead in the fourth quarter. The Lions had a chance to tie the game in the final minute, but Goff's pass to St. Brown fell incomplete. With this victory, the Rams start the 2022 NFL Season 1-0. Meanwhile, the Lions fall to 0-1, having several more chances to seize a win later this season. With outstanding individual player performances on both sides of the ball, fans eagerly await the next matchup for both teams.