Jared Goff finds TE Sam LaPorta for a 20-yard touchdown vs. Texans

Eric Woodyard, ESPNNov 10, 2024, 09:19 PM ET

Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_WoodyardHOUSTON — After the Lions fell behind 10-0 early to the Texans, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff used play-action to hit tight end Sam LaPorta for a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Goff, outside the pocket, connected with LaPorta for a deep right pass at 10:52 in the second quarter.

The score marked Goff’s 200th career passing touchdown and his sixth passing TD of the season on play-action, tying Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson and Sam Darnold for most in the NFL, per ESPN Research.

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