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ArticleA Lions offensive play captivated the NFL. The details behind it tell a bigger...Captured November 6, 2026
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Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown lined up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage, near the right sideline. As quarterback Jared Goff snapped the ball, St. Brown took off, catching Goff's slightly backward pass after running about eight yards upfield.

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St. Brown's creative screen role shows Lions' offensive innovation and his receiving versatility.

St. Brown lined up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage on third-and-8 against Minnesota in Week 8, taking a backward pass from Jared Goff and converting the first down with a running-start screen concept. The play showcased St. Brown's physical ability and receiving versatility; he emphasized the importance of catching the ball with momentum to generate yards after the catch, demonstrating the Lions' willingness to deploy creative formations and motions to leverage his skill set in unconventional ways.

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