Detroit Lions shock NFL world with win over Kansas City Chiefs; players, fans react
The Detroit Lions are 1-0 after knocking off the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Yes, you read that correctly. For a moment, the Lions sit atop the NFL world after toppling Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs 21-20 on national television. With a captive audience, the Lions proved the offseason hype was justified.
The Lions grinded out the victory thanks to two second-half touchdowns from new faces: rookie defensive back Brian Branch and free agent running back David Montgomery, who scored the game-winning touchdown with seven minutes left. Here's how Detroit and the rest of the sports world reacted to the Lions' monumental week 1 victory.
GREAT TEAM WIN, NOT THE SAME DETROIT! https://t.co/pRVja2vJeb
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) September 8, 2023
Detroit fans, Y’all showed tf out !!! OMG💙
— Amon-Ra (@amonra_stbrown) September 8, 2023
1-0 🦁 pic.twitter.com/DDWovI0JZg
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 8, 2023
The win was so big that even Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stayed up until the final whistle to celebrate.
Who had the @Lions with a W tonight? 🙌 #onepride
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) September 8, 2023
That’s it!!! Hey, Nation … we all in!!!#OnePride #lions #lionsnation @LionsNationU @MicroMike85 pic.twitter.com/uvFV2LR7yY
— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) September 8, 2023
This Gibbs, Montgomery combo is gonna be DANGEROUS. Gibbs is explosive as heck and will continue to get better as the game slows down for him. Watching Montgomery make the correct reads, and fight for tough yards will allow Gibbs to grow week to week. BTW LIONS LEAD THE DIVISION
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) September 8, 2023
This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: Detroit Lions shock world with win over Chiefs; 'Not the same Detroit'
