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Lions notes: Godwin Igwebuike makes most of opportunity in crunch time

Allen Park — Obviously, it wasn't biggest play in the game — because it's difficult to top a game-winning touchdown reception as time expires — but without Godwin Igwebuike's quick thinking and quicker feet, it's likely the Detroit Lions are still winless.

The Lions hadn't converted a third down all day when the offense took the field for a two-minute drill down four to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. So with 1:14 remaining, and no timeouts, the offense was in a tough spot facing third-and-10 from their own 36-yard line.

On the play, Igwebuike lined up in the backfield, to the left of quarterback Jared Goff in shotgun.