The Detroit Lions pulled off a win over the Green Bay Packers, but one Lions player's play with Jordan Love will cost him.
It’s an absolutely devious trick play from the mind of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and as it turns out, it was inspired by a division rival. Per ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, the play, which the Lions called “Stumble Bum,” was drawn up after the Lions saw a near-disastrous play for the Packers turn into a huge gain last year.
At one point, referees were called out after Packers quarterback Jordan Love, while running out of the pocket, was hit in the face by Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith's forearm. The play went unflagged, and the game continued, but the NFL went back to review the play and decided that Smith would be fined $6,722 for "roughing the passer."
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The Detroit Lions "stumble bum" touchdown play was inspired by the Packers turning a botched snap into major yardage against… the Bears Ben Johnson is a madman (: @NFL_Memes) pic.twitter.com/HBan5Ozol7
Lions DE Za'Darius Smith was fined by the NFL thanks to his hit on Packers quarterback Jordan Love that initially was unpenalized.
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Former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za’Darius Smith was fined by the NFL for an uncalled roughing the passer infraction against quarterback Jordan Love during Week 14 of the 2024 season.
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