Lions 31, Rams 28

The Detroit Lions make their way onto the field for the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field.

Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls down a leaping touchdown over the Rams' Troy Hill on Detroit's first offensive drive in the first quarter.

Coming down hard, Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. hits the ground but is able to hang onto a reception in the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter.

Ford Field is expected to be charged with electricity on Sunday night.

Rams quarterback Case Keenum hands off to running back Todd Gurley in the first quarter.

Quandre Diggs

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate scrambles up field after a reception in the first quarter.

Lions running back Justin Forsett heads up field in the first quarter.

Rams quarterback Case Keenum throwing in the first quarter.

With Rams E.J. Gaines all over him, Lions Andre Roberts pulls in a touchdown reception to tie up the game after the extra point in the second quarter.

A closer looks shows why Rams E.J. Gaines picked up a penalty on the play, which wide receiver Andre Roberts and Detroit turned down for the score.

WR Andre Roberts - As the fourth receiver, Roberts’ opportunities were limited, but he had two long catches to key comeback wins. As a punt returner, his 12.3-yard average was third and he was one of two with two touchdowns. GRADE: B

Injured linebacker DeAndre Levy cheers on teammate Tyrunn Walker after Detroit defense stopped the Rams on 4th and 1 at the end of the first half.

Lions defenders Tahir Whitehead and Tavon Wilson bring down the Rams' Bradley Marquez in the second quarter on Sunday.

Lions A'Shawn Robinson brings down Rams Tavon Austin at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter.

Rams Kenny Britt readies his hands for a long first down reception in front of Lions Darius Slay in the second quarter.

Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah tries to recover a fumble by Rams quarterback Case Keenum, who ended up fighting back and recovering it in the second quarter.

Lions Stefan Charles and Tyrunn Walker have Rams running back Todd Gurley in their sights, stopping the Rams on 4th and 1 to end the second quarter tied at 14.

Tyrunn Walker and the Lions stop Rams running back Todd Gurley, at the bottom of the pile, on 4th down and 1 to end the second quarter tied at 14.

Lions Tyrunn Walker celebrates after stopping Rams running back Todd Gurley on 4th down and 1 to end the second quarter tied at 14.

Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines with injured defensive tackle Haloti Ngata in the first quarter.

Lions Anquan Boldin takes a reception into the end zone for a touchdown past Rams Alec Ogletree and Maurice Alexander in the third quarter.

Rams Lance Kendricks pulls down a touchdown reception in front of Lions linebacker Kyle Van Noy in the third quarter.

Lions Anthony Zettel picks up Rams running back Todd Gurley cutting through a hole and puts him down to the turf in the third quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles out of the pocket and down the field on a run in the third quarter.

Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt pulls in a reception and is able to throw off Lions cornerback Darius Slay, going into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt celebrates a touchdown reception run in front of Lions Kyle Van Noy in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate tip toes into the end zone after a reception from quarterback Matthew Stafford, to tie the game up at 28 late in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate tip toes into the end zone to tie the game up at 28 late in the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater kicks the eventual winning field goal in the 31-28 Detroit victory late in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate pulls down a reception in front of Rams Cody Davis in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate continues to crawl towards the goal line into the end zone but after an officials review, Tate was ruled down just short of the goal line.

A Lions fan cheers on his team in the second half of the tight game.

Lions running back Zach Zenner battles with the Rams defense on a gain in the fourth quarter.

Rams Aaron Donald slams Lions running back Justin Forsett to the turf in the fourth quarter.

Lions running back Zach Zenner sidesteps the Rams' Cory Littleton on the Lions' winning drive late in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. leaps up trying to gain yardage after a reception in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles away from Rams Eugene Sims for a first down late in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford doesn't slide but scrambles away from the Rams' Eugene Sims for a first down late in the fourth quarter Sunday in the Lions 31-28 win.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford signals for a first down after taking the ball and running it late in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pays the price as he gets slammed by Rams Ethan Westbrooks on his completion to wide receiver Anquan Boldin on Detroit's game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin is able to keep running up field after pulling in a reception on the Lions' winning drive in the fourth quarter.

Lions running back Zach Zenner rumbles for yardage late in the fourth quarter, with Rams T.J. McDonald eventually bringing him down.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate runs just short of a first down late in the fourth quarter with Rams Lamarcus Joyner eventually bringing him down.

Lions safety Rafael Bush pulls down an interception intended for Rams Tyler Higbee to seal Detroit's victory late in the fourth quarter.

Lions safety Rafael Bush runs off the field with th ball after his late fourth quarter interception to seal Detroit's victory.

Lions safety Rafael Bush points skyward after his late fourth quarter interception to seal Detroit's victory.

Lions kicker Matt Prater and cornerback Darius Slay congratulate safety Rafael Bush after his late fourth-quarter interception.

Lions head coach James Caldwell and Rams head coach Jeff Fisher meet on the field after the 31-28 Detroit victory.

Rams quarterback Case Keenum and Lions safety Rafael Bush, who intercepted Keenum and allowed Detroit to run out the clock and win the game 31-28, walk off the field together.

Lions great Barry Sanders leaves the field after being an honorary captain during the coin toss before Detroit and the L.A. Rams play at Ford Field on Sunday.

Members of the 1991 Detroit Lions Herman Moore and Lomas Brown work the sidelines before the Lions take on the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in Detroit on October 16, 2016.

Bill Ford Jr. makes a rare appearance on the field at Ford Field before the Detroit Lions take on the Los Angeles Rams.

Ezekiel Ansah, returning from injury, was back on the field for warmups Sunday.

Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter watch over warm-ups before taking on the Rams.

Lions cheerleaders pose for pictures in the tunnel to the field before the game.