Stafford's TD at :00 wins game after Browns called for interference on Hail Mary Cleveland 37, Detroit 38 Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff. The Cleveland Browns called a timeout and gave the rookie a chance to get back in the game. Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew and Jason Hanson's extra point with no time on the clock gave Detroit a thrilling 38-37 win over Cleveland on Sunday. "That was wild," Stafford said with ice strapped around his shoulder. The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft became the first rookie to throw five TDs in a game since Ray Buivid for the Bears in 1937, according to STATS LLC. Detroit was given the untimed play because safety Hank Poteat was called for pass interference in the end zone when Stafford heaved a desperation attempt. The Lions and Browns have been the NFL's worst teams since 1999, but they combined to play an entertaining game. When it was over, Cleveland players were sprawled all over the field as the Lions celebrated a rare victory. Former Detroit defensive tackle Shaun Rogers went down on a knee for several moments to contemplate his latest loss after futilely trying to block the extra point. Game notes Browns owner Randy Lerner declined comment via e-mail about his search for a person to run his team after former NFL general manager Charlie Casserly said on CBS he has not spoken to the Browns, adding the team has contacted Mike Holmgren. ... There was a moment of silence before the game for Stefanie Spielman, the wife of former Lions star Chris Spielman, who died Thursday. ... Cribbs played less than a week after he was strapped to a backboard and wheeled into an ambulance.
You guys don't even know about this win. After falling in a deep hole in the first. Calling Matt Stafford Joey all game, and seeing Daunte strut on the field. The people in the bar thought I was crazy when I screamed NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. But it was WOW....great great game.
