4 Most Interesting Records Broken During Lions Epic 1st Victory of 2021

The 2021 Detroit Lions are statistically one of the worst NFL teams, with a porous defense. However, they won their first game of the season in Week 13 after playing competitive football all season. Lions Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdowns with only one interception in the victory. Detroit deserved this win, which signifies how any NFL team can compete on any given Sunday.

Here are the 4 most interesting facts about the Detroit Lions’ Week 13 win:

McVay Effect

Jared Goff did not win in his 1st 12 games since he was traded from the Los Angeles Rams in 2021

Goff had the most consecutive Losses (12) by a No.1 overall pick QB in the Common Draft era (1967)
Jared Goff was previously 0-16-1 without Sean McVay as his Head Coach since being draft No.1 overall

Accuracy on Point

“Captain Kirk” completes passes at a high level

Kirk Cousins has 2x as many career GP (12) with 30+ CMP as any other QB (6) in Minnesota Vikings history

JJets off to the Races

The Vikings have a penchant for acquiring elite receivers

Justin Jefferson has most GP (12) with 100+ REC YDS in 1st 2 seasons in Vikings history, over Randy Moss (11)

Lions TD Machine

Detroit found a premier Red Zone threat in “Hock”

TJ Hockenson has recorded the most REC TD (12)^ during a TE’s 1st 3 career seasons in Detroit Lions history

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

Lions finally get their 1st win!

GOFF TO ST. BROWN AND THE LIONS WIN AT THE BUZZER! #OnePride #MINvsDET pic.twitter.com/duobP8B2ZK
— NFL (@NFL) December 5, 2021

Big day in Detroit.

Full game highlights from the @Lions last-second victory in Week 13! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/729ockrhsY
— NFL (@NFL) December 5, 2021