Lions vs. Chiefs live updates: Lions take 7-0 lead after fake punt

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The wait is over!

Reigning Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions to kick off the 2023-24 NFL season Thursday (8:20 p.m. ET), and we’ve got you covered with all the action from start to finish.

The Chiefs — which lead our initial NFL power rankings list and are current favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII — will be without All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who’s in the midst of a contract dispute and ongoing holdout. K.C. is also without All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce after he hyperextended his knee during the Chiefs’ final practice Tuesday.

On the other side, the Lions will be led by Goff and first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs, who is on a mission to reach 1,000-plus rushing yards this season and is expected be a central part of Detroit’s offense right out of the gate.

Here are the top moments!

Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs

12:55, 1st: Making a play

Detroit went three-and-out to begin the game. Kansas City then moved the chains on third-and-2 of its opening possession when Mahomes’ pass was thrown just high enough for running back Jerick McKinnon to come down with the 10-yard reception. With that said, the Chiefs ended up punting.

9:22, 1st: FAKE PUNT ALERT

After the Lions appeared to go three-and-out once again, Jalen Reeves-Maybin converted a fake-punt-run on fourth-and-2 at the Lions’ own 17-yard line for the first down.

2:58, 1st: Lions strike first

Shortly after the successful fake-punt-run, Goff hit wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds for a pair of completions that combined for 34 yards. Two plays later, Gibbs pulled off a mean, 17-yard run. Later in the drive, Goff hit St. Brown for a 9-yard touchdown.

Stay tuned for updates!

Pregame scene

The Chiefs have averaged 37.8 points in their five opening weekend games. What’s more, K.C. has scored a minimum of 33 points and a maximum of 44 points in Week 1 over the past five seasons and will look to keep it up tonight.

Scripted appearance?

The players on the field weren’t the only stars in attendance Thursday. Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Keegan-Michael Key was on the sidelines ahead of kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium. Key recently teamed up with the NFL for its new “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” ad campaign tackling memes that the league is scripted.

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