Lions defeat Saints 31-30 as Goff's fumble call sparks rule controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions edged the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in a Week 1 matchup. A pivotal moment occurred when Jared Goff appeared to fumble but the call was overturned by officials, citing a change in NFL passing rules implemented in 2022. This clarification confused fans and sparked debate over the effectiveness of the rule, which states that if a quarterback begins a throwing motion before contact, it cannot be ruled a fumble. The decision may impact how quarterbacks approach similar situations going forward.
- •Lions lead early, going up 21-0 before Saints tie it.
- •Game concluded with Lions winning 31-30 in overtime.
- •Goff's fumble was ruled an incomplete pass after review.
- •Critics argue the rule changes contradict established quarterback protections.
- •Clarification from officials indicates potential for more confusion in future games.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Goff didn’t fumble because the NFL’s passing rules are broken
"A stealth change to the NFL’s passing rules made the Goff call correct.
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