Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half in Detroit on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions showed they can pile up points just fine without Ben Johnson calling plays.
Jared Goff threw for 334 yards and matched a career high with five touchdown passes, including a career-high three scores to Amon-Ra St. Brown, to help Detroit bounce back with a 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The Lions (1-1) dropped the opener at Green Bay and displayed resilience as they have consistently under coach Dan Campbell, avoiding consecutive losses in the regular season over the last 2 1/2 years.
“I knew the guys would respond,” Campbell said.
Detroit had more than 500 yards on offense with five passing touchdowns an