Larry Borom takes responsibility for penalties in Lions loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

In Detroit's 41–31 loss to Buffalo, Larry Borom acknowledged his role in the team's mistakes after committing three penalties. Playing in a challenging environment, Borom's infractions included two false starts and a holding call that disrupted crucial offensive drives. Despite these setbacks, the Lions managed to score 31 points but struggled to recover from an early 21–0 deficit. Looking forward, Borom emphasized the need for self-correction and improvement before the next game, expressing confidence in the team's ability to respond to adversity.
- •Borom committed three penalties during the game.
- •Detroit fell behind 21–0 early in the second quarter.
- •The Lions scored 31 points but could not overcome the deficit.
- •Borom emphasized self-correction for future performances.
- •Detroit's offensive line was reshuffled due to injuries.
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"Larry Borom called Buffalo’s stadium probably the loudest he has experienced, but refused to blame the crowd after three costly penalties in Detroit’s loss.
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