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          Premature snap bounces off Lions QB Jared Goff, falls into hands of Bears defensive lineman

          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 3, 2021, 06:06 PM
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              Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

          CHICAGO -- A failed snap between Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his center resulted in a bizarre turnover against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.

          On first-and-goal at the Chicago 8-yard line, Lions center Frank Ragnow prematurely snapped the ball to Goff -- who was trying to communicate with teammates at the line -- which ricocheted off Goff's shoulder and bounced directly into the hands of Bears defensive end Bilal Nichols.

          The Bears marched down and scored on the ensuing possession to take a 14-0 lead on David Montgomery's 9-yard rushing touchdown -- his second of the game.