ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Detroit receiver Golden Tate is back and the Lions are reaping the benefits.
Tate, who struggled during the Lions’ 1-3 start, has played an important role in Detroit’s two-game winning streak, finishing with a career-high 165 receiving yards Sunday in a 31-28 win over the Rams. His 23-yard touchdown tied the score at 28-28 in the fourth quarter.
Coach Jim Caldwell yesterday noted it was great to see Tate have a big game.
With the Lions (3-3) potentially saving their season with two straight wins, things don’t get easier. Detroit hosts Washington (4-2) on Sunday, and the Redskins enter on a four-game winning streak.
Detroit’s turnaround has also quieted the rumors surrounding Caldwell’s job security, although the Lions’ coach isn’t patting himself on the back — saying they have to improve their play, with all of their games so far decided by a touchdown or less.
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