The Los Angeles Lions pulled off a thrilling 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Mason Patterson. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Lions taking the lead in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff to wide receiver Robert Woods.
The Chargers responded quickly, with quarterback Justin Herbert connecting with wide receiver Keenan Allen for a touchdown to tie the game at 38-38. The Lions then drove down the field and set up Patterson for the game-winning field goal with just seconds remaining.
The win was especially sweet for the Lions, who had lost their previous three games and were in danger of falling out of playoff contention. Goff was outstanding, completing 25 of 33 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Woods had a huge game, catching nine passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Herbert also put on a show for the Chargers, throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns. Allen had a monster day, catching 12 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory was a huge one for the Lions, as they now find themselves in the thick of the playoff race. With just three games left in the regular season, they will need to continue to play well if they want to make the playoffs.
It was also a bittersweet moment for Patterson, who was playing in his final game for the Lions. He had been with the team since 2016 and had become a fan favorite over the years. After the game, he was given a standing ovation by his teammates and fans alike as he walked off the field for the last time.
The Lions will now look to build on this momentum as they take on the Seattle Seahawks next week. With a win, they could find themselves in the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
