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Detroit Lions survive Washington, 30-27, on Matt Prater's 59-yard bomb

The Detroit Lions avoided a meltdown on Sunday at Ford Field.

And Matt Pater might have shaken his kicking yips.

The Lions beat the Washington Football Team, 30-27, on Prater's 59-yard boot as time expired, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive after blowing a 21-point third-quarter lead.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass during the first half at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.

The Lions led 24-3 with 7:58 remaining in the third quarter before Washington scored three consecutive touchdowns to tie it at 24-24 with 6:09 remaining in the fourth quarter.