lions defeat Rams in overtime highlights stats from Sunday Night Football the Detroit Lions emerged victorious in a thrilling overtime game against the Los Angeles Rams securing a 26 to20 win in the season opener at Ford Field the Lions took an early lead in the first half but faced a strong comeback from the Rams who took the lead in the fourth quarter however the Lions resilience paid off as they scored a field goal to tie the game and force extra frames in the extra frame Detroit marched down the field and scored the winning touchdown on David Montgomery's Oney R Matthew Stafford the former Lions quarterback had a solid performance with 317 passing yards one touchdown and one interception but it was not enough to overcome his former team the star of the game for the Lions was receiver Jameson Williams who had an impressive debut with five catches for 121 yards and a touchdown casing his exceptional Speed the game was tied 20 to 20 at the end of the regulation time and the Lions won the coin toss for the extra frame they started with the ball and scored the winning touchdown in just eight plays the game was tied 17 to7 at the end of the fourth quarter and the Lions scored a field goal to send the game into extra frames the Rams had several opportunities to take the lead but were unable to capitalize on their Red Zone drives settling for field goals instead of touchdowns they had a chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter after intercepting Jared gof but the Lions defense held strong the Lions victory was a testament to their ability to hold off a determined Rams team and secure a win in a highly competitive game the game was tied 17- 17 at the end of the fourth quarter and the Lions scored a field goal to send the game into extra frames the Rams had several opportunities to take the lead but were unable to capitalize on their Red Zone drives settling for field goals instead of touchdowns they had a chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter after intercepting Jared gof but the Lions defense held strong the Lions victory was a testament to their ability to hold off a determined Rams team and secure a win in a highly competitive game [Music]