Lions Set New NFL Record
The Detroit Lions didn’t win against the Vikings on Sunday (Sept. 26), but they did manage to set a new NFL record. The record is for scoring a touchdown in 11 straight quarters to start the season.
That record-breaking touchdown happened in the third quarter, when Jamaal Williams nudged the ball into the end zone for a 13-yard rushing TD.
In addition to breaking the record for scoring a touchdown in 11 straight quarters to start a season, the Lions have a streak of 16 straight quarters with a touchdown, which is the longest current streak in the league. It’s nearing the all-time NFL record of 19.
Too bad the Lions didn’t take it one step further and score in the fourth quarter against the Vikings.
By scoring a TD in each of the first 3 quarters today, the @Lions have opened the 2022 season with a TD in all 11 quarters played.
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) September 25, 2022
This establishes a new @NFL record for the most consecutive quarters with a TD scored to begin a season in League history.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/RaBNmeaKOT
Another 2️⃣ touchdown day for @jswaggdaddy!#DETvsMIN | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/UgLvKo7MmD
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 25, 2022
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