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Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions scores 52-yard touchdown against the Rams

  • Eric Woodyard, ESPNSeptember 8, 2024, 10:09 p.m. ET

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      Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as the NBA reporter for the Midwest region before moving to his current position in April 2021. A native of Flint, Michigan, he is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored or co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story.” He is the proud father of a son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

DETROIT – Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams scored an electrifying 52-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday by running into the end zone after catching a long pass from Jared Goff.

Williams, who broke free from his defender on the left sideline to set up the goal, struck with 10:37 left in the third quarter and celebrated his big play with a dance.

The 52-yard touchdown is the longest touchdown of his career and his second-longest pass. He caught a 64-yard pass in Week 17 of last season against the Dallas Cowboys.

Earlier, second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs had given the Lions their first touchdown of the 2024 season with a 1-yard kick.

Gibbs' run was originally ruled a no-game-winning run, but a replay overturned that decision, giving the Lions a 10-3 lead with two minutes left in the second quarter.

The touchdown marked Gibbs' fifth consecutive game with a rushing TD since last season – the longest active streak in the NFL.

The touchdown concluded a 4:34 minute drive with nine plays and a length of 77 yards.

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