Rams vs. Lions live updates, score: Sunday Night Football kicks off ...
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:33 AM GMT+2
Count off 63 yards for Tyler Johnson and the Rams are in business.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:28 AM GMT+2
Rams still in the game after Detroit couldn't get out of the starting blocks on their drive following the Rams' touchdown. The Rams will have to go the length of the field again on this series to tie the game, after Detroit was able to down the punt at the Rams' 16-yard-line.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:21 AM GMT+2
A huge response for the Rams who drove the length of the field, picking up a 4th and 4 — and a little help from a well-timed pass interference penalty — going 70 yards in 11 plays for the score.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:19 AM GMT+2
Rookie corner Terrion Arnold got caught grabbing Cooper Kupp on a route into the end zone, which set up the Rams on the goal line.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:16 AM GMT+2
Even with the injuries, the Rams have been making something happen coming out of the locker room in the second half. They picked up a 4th and 4 — once again inside the 30-yard-line of the Lions — to keep a drive alive. Even though the game is in the middle of the third quarter, Sean McVay didn't hesitate, felling that his team needs touchdowns to get back into the game.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:06 AM GMT+2
Another big one for Williams and this one puts the Lions further out in front. Williams put a slick double move on Tre'Davious White to blow by him for the score and a 14-point Detroit lead.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:03 AM GMT+2
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 4:02 AM GMT+2
This is a huge blow for the Rams tonight. Puka Nacua went down with an injury in the first half and was carted off the field. The Rams then announced as the second half was starting that he'd be out for the rest of the night.
He'll finish with 7 yards on a single catch.
Click the photo to read more about Puka Nacua's injury. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:41 AM GMT+2
The Rams are dealing with some injuries and have gotten the ball inside the 25-yard-line three times and have just three points to show for it. Meanwhile the Detroit offense had some rhythm going on a pair of long drives that wound up with points and the Lions do receive the ball to start the second half.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:40 AM GMT+2
Kirby Joseph saved his team some points with the end zone pick. A stunner for the Rams, who didn't turn the ball over in the red zone at all last season.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:38 AM GMT+2
On the offensive side of the ball, the Rams are having some trouble. Tackle Joe Noteboom was carted off the field, Matthew Stafford got up hobbling after a hit and had to have an ankle re-taped. Also, Puka Nacua had to have a knee taped up and is questionable to return to the game.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:30 AM GMT+2
Jahmyr Gibbs was initially called down on the play, but after review, the ruling was reversed to a touchdown, the first of the season for Detroit.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:25 AM GMT+2
Detroit has gone 78 yards in eight plays and has a second-and-goal on the 1-yard-line, looking for the game's first touchdown.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:20 AM GMT+2
Per the NBC broadcast, Williams walked off the field under his own power during a commercial break.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:18 AM GMT+2
Following up the Jameson Williams big play was a 14-yard screen pass to Jahmyr Gibbs and then a reverse to Williams where he picked up 13 more.
Scary moment for Lions at the end of that Williams run though, as he was slow to get up and the Detroit athletic training staff came out on the field to check on him. Williams missed time in his first two NFL seasons due to injury and a gambling suspension. It would be a tough blow to Detroit if this were anything other than a minor tweak for Williams.
Luckily Jameson Williams looks ok after likely getting the wind knocked out of him after that end around
Got off the field completely on his own
Sigh of relief for Lions fans pic.twitter.com/uup85c7iyK
— Dan Leach (@DanLeachDTM) September 9, 2024
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:15 AM GMT+2
Jared Goff hit the third-year speedster for a gain of 37 yards and the first chunk play of the game.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:13 AM GMT+2
Carlton Davis knocked down the pass intended for Cooper Kupp and the Rams come up empty after getting down near the red zone. The incompletion was Stafford's 19th pass of the first half — he's 12/19 and has been sacked once.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 3:10 AM GMT+2
Despite Kyren Williams finishing third in the NFL in rushing last season, the Rams don't seem to be interested in making him a focal point in their offense in the early going vs. the Lions. The Rams have called 20 passing plays in their first 27 offensive snaps.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 2:59 AM GMT+2
After converting on a fourth-and-2 with a David Montgomery run, the Lions settled for a field goal on a fourth-and-goal. Both teams are on the board, but haven't been able to finish a drive yet.
Mon, September 9, 2024 at 2:53 AM GMT+2
Both teams have moved the ball, but points are still at a premium. David Montgomery has carried seven times for 33 yards and the Lions are on the move heading into the second quarter, knocking on the red zone door.
The Los Angeles Rams jumped up 3-0 early after a battle of a first quarter in Detroit on Sunday night. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
