Dan Skipper is in the end zone, and this time there’s no flag surrounding him.
The Detroit Lions used a trick play in the second quarter of their big matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday by finding their offensive tackle open and getting six points on the board. Down 21-7, the Lions ran play-action, and quarterback Jared Goff rolled to his left to find a wide-open Skipper. The 6-10, 330-pound lineman ran and then powered through Buffalo defensive back Cam Lewis to cross the goal line.
A replay of the play showed the Skipper lined up as a tight end on the play, thus making himself eligible for a reception after reporting to the referee. It’s a notable moment since Skipper was the subject of a controversial play last season…