Two years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles came up with the “tush push” play on the way to a Super Bowl appearance. Now, the Detroit Lions (13–2) have a signature play known as the “stumble bum” that the team executed on Sunday.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff apparently stumbled amid a feigned handoff to running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who also stumbled afterward as Goff fired a touchdown pass to tight end Sam LaPorta. The third-quarter touchdown play designed by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson turned into the marquee moment of the Lions’ 34–17 win over the Chicago Bears (4–11) at Soldier Field.
