The Detroit Lions bounced back from a flat preseason debut against the Giants with a thrilling victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The road win in the second exhibition game over the defending Super Bowl champs is a sweet taste of victory, albeit in a game that doesn’t count in the standings.
With the Lions sitting almost every starter on both sides of the ball, Detroit still managed to pull off the last-second stunner over a Chiefs team that played most starters for most of the first half of the game. Kicker Jake Bates nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Lions to the 24-23 win.
Here are some of the top photos from the Lions’ impressive exhibition win over the Chiefs.
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (43) kicks the point…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (43) kicks the point after touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Sione Vaki #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Sione Vaki #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the football during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) runs the…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) attempts the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back Zonovan Knight (27) runs the…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back Zonovan Knight (27) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Curtis Jacobs (29) defends during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) throws a pass…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell walks on the…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell walks on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Ian Book (2) fumbles a…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Ian Book (2) fumbles a low snap against the Detroit Lions during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Deneric Prince (34) runs…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Deneric Prince (34) runs the ball as Detroit Lions defensive end Isaac Ukwu (45) chases during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram (30) runs…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram (30) runs the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams (83) runs the…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams (83) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) throws a pass…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) runs…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) runs the ball as Detroit Lions linebacker Ben Niemann (51) makes the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) throws a pass…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) returns…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) returns a kick as Detroit Lions linebacker Ty Summers (25) makes the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Jack Bates #43 of the Detroit Lions kicks a second…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Jack Bates #43 of the Detroit Lions kicks a second quarter field goal during a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Abraham Beauplan #59 of the Detroit Lions recovers a fourth…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Abraham Beauplan #59 of the Detroit Lions recovers a fourth quarter fumble during preseason game action against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Swayze Bozeman #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs upends Tom…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Swayze Bozeman #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs upends Tom Kennedy #85 of the Detroit Lions during a fourth quarter preseason game action at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Josh Paschal #93 of the Detroit Lions pursues Ian Book…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Josh Paschal #93 of the Detroit Lions pursues Ian Book #2 of the Kansas City Chiefs during fourth quarter game action at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Mathieu Betts #95 of the Detroit Lions was flagged for…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Mathieu Betts #95 of the Detroit Lions was flagged for an offsides penalty before hitting Carson Wentz #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of a preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Detriot Lions v Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Tom Kennedy #85 of the Detroit Lions catches a fourth…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 17: Tom Kennedy #85 of the Detroit Lions catches a fourth quarter pass during preseason action against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) hands off to…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) hands off to safety C.J. Moore (38) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (40) misses the…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (40) misses the tackle as Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) runs in for a touchdown during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) hands off to…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) hands off to safety C.J. Moore (38) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a replay…
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a replay against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports