2023 season opener: Lions 21, Chiefs 20

Lions linebackers Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Alex Anzalone celebrate Reeves-Maybin's fake punt for a first down in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions defense brings down Kansas City Chiefs’ Richie James in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Bryan Cook recovers a fumble by Marvin Jones jr. in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie breaks up a reception intended for Detroit Lions Marvin Jones Jr. in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs’ Mike Danna in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands on the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 7, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson brings down Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first quarter.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws in the first quarter.

Lions receiver Josh Reynolds pulls in a reception in the first quarter.

Lions running back Jahmyr Jammer Gibbs spins around the Chiefs’ Justin Reid in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown shakes off Kansas City Chiefs’ Mike Edwards and Bryan Cook and goes in for a touchdown in the first quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff chases down the fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs’ in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Fans tailgate before the Lions-Chiefs game.

Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff chases down the fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs’ in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Bryan Cook celebrates his fumble recovery by Detroit Lions’ Marvin Jones Jr. in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell on the sidelines in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire takes the handoff from Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes throws in the second quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta gets some air going against Kansas City Chiefs’ Joshua Williams in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ David Montgomery battles against Kansas City Chiefs’ Mike Danna in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ players celebrate Brian Branch after taking the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs’ in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jerry Jacobs just misses pulling in an interception intended for Kansas City Chiefs’ Richie James in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

With some tough Detroit Lions defense by James Houston and Levi Onwuzurike, Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes still gets a pass off in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Lions defensive back Jerry Jacobs begins to celebrate after teammate Brian Branch pulls in an interception and returns it for a touchdown.

A Lions fan predicts a big year for Detroit during the second half of the 21-20 victory at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta battles against Kansas City Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie after a reception in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions running back Jammer Gibbs gets small and finds more yardage along the sideline in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Josh Paschal celebrates with teammates after breaking up trick play late in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Josh Reynolds hangs onto the ball on a fourth quarter run with the Kansas City Chiefs defense in chase in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff puts hands on his hips after picking up a delay of game penalty late n the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ fans cheer on their team near the end of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ in the second half at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes against Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, left, during the first half Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Detroit Lions’ Cam Sutton whispers as he leaves the field with a Detroit 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson slaps fans hands as he heads off the field, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 21-20 at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch heads off the field after the 21-20 victory over the Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ GM Brad Holmes walks off the field with Colby Sorsdal after the 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions fans show their love for quarterback Jared Goff in the 21-20 victory over the Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff runs through the crowd and fans after beating 21-20 over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is on the field before the Lions-Chiefs game.

Lions fans outside Arrowhead Stadium before the game

Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez shakes hands with Detroit actor Keegan-Michael Key before the game.

Ty Sintek gets a selfie with Marvin Jones Jr. before the game.

Keegan-Michael Key takes selfies for fans at Arrowhead Stadium.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff heads out to the field for a walk around Arrowhead Stadium.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff walks the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri.

Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff, followed by teammate C.J. Garnder-Johnson, make their way onto the field for the game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson makes his way onto the field with his teammates before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Khalil Dorsey is mobbed by coach Campbell before the game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson just misses pulling in an interception, intended for Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice late in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Kansas City Chiefs’ at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 2023.