D'Andre Swift Explains Miscommunication with Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions could have scored an easy third-quarter touchdown, but were forced to settle for a field goal.

John Maakaron | Oct 25, 2021

In a game that required the Detroit Lions' offense to score points to keep up with the Los Angeles Rams, settling for field goals would eventually come back to haunt head coach Dan Campbell's team.

In the third quarter, it appeared quarterback Jared Goff and running back D'Andre Swift should have celebrated a very easy touchdown pass and reception.

Unfortunately, miscommunication has continued to negate scoring drives -- like the aforementioned one with Goff and Swift -- and opportunities for Anthony Lynn's offense to put up big point totals.

As a result of another failed opportunity to score a touchdown, Austin Seibert successfully kicked a field goal.

After being outscored, 11-3, in the second half, the Lions went on to lose to the Rams, 28-19, on the road at SoFi Stadium.

After the game, Swift accepted blame for the miscommunication.

"That's on me, I have to have firm feet. Stay firm in my route, too much drifting. I'm going to mess up the way he sees what I'm doing in my route," Swift said. "I've got to have firm feet and stay still. That's on me."

Swift still remains the the Lions’ best offensive threat, as he secured eight receptions for 96 yards, including an early 63-yard touchdown reception to give the Lions a 7-0 lead.

“He's a stud. We've got to give him the ball," Campbell said following the game. "We can't get him the ball enough.”

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Published Oct 25, 2021

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!