Chaos in Lions vs Chiefs as Detroit QB Jared Goff has touchdown negated for bizarre mistake

An illegal motion penalty negated what fans described as the 'coolest' touchdown of the NFL season on Sunday night in Kansas City.

Although Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff began the goal-line play under center, he would motion left behind receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. 

With Goff split wide, running back David Montgomery received the direct shotgun snap before throwing back to his quarterback, who managed to fight his way by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie with the help from a blocking St. Brown. 

At first, it looked like a clear touchdown and an early 6-0 lead at Arrowhead Stadium.  

Unfortunately for Goff, he committed a penalty on the play by failing to first establishing himself in the backfield before motion out wide.

'This an illegal formation,' NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay. said.

Then, exacerbating the Lions' situation, Goff was flagged for delay of game while arguing the call with officials on the field. As a result, Detroit would have to settle for a field goal and an early 3-0 edge. 

Fans weren't happy.

'Cool should be the rule in all sports,' one wrote on X. 'If a play cool is enough, we let it stand no matter what.'

They added: 'Don't start about illegal motion. Jared Goff scored on the coolest play all season.'

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