By Blessing 
Amon-Ra St. Brown Reflects on His Most Memorable Play as a Lion
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has already given fans plenty to cheer about in just a few short seasons. From clutch catches to highlight-reel touchdowns, the former USC standout has quickly become one of the most dependable weapons in Detroit’s offense.
But when asked recently about his favorite moment since joining the team, it wasn’t a flashy route or a big-yardage play that stood out to him—it was something much more meaningful.
On the season three finale of the St. Brown Brothers podcast, Amon-Ra was asked by a listener to pick his favorite play since joining the Lions. Without hesitation, he took it back to his rookie season.
“My favorite play is my first touchdown,” St. Brown said. “Against the Vikings, no time left, walk-off. We hadn’t won a game yet all year, my rookie year.”
That moment wasn’t just significant for football reasons. It came during an emotional time in Michigan, just days after the tragic shooting at Oxford High School. The Lions were wearing helmet decals to honor the victims, and the coaching staff wore Oxford hats in a show of support.
“The shooting had just happened at Oxford High School, which was terrible,” St. Brown recalled. “I remember there were kids from that high school at the game, I said what’s up to them. They were super excited to be there and watch the Lions play.”
The game itself was unforgettable. St. Brown caught the game-winning touchdown as time expired, sealing the team’s first victory of the season—and marking a personal milestone in his young career.
“We had the Oxford logo on our helmet and everything,” he said. “It was just a crazy time in Michigan. We ended up winning our first game, my first touchdown. I feel like for me, after that play, everything took off for me. So that’s my favorite play.”
It’s a powerful reminder that football is about more than just stats and wins. Sometimes, a single play can carry deep emotional weight—not just for the players, but for an entire community.
For St. Brown, that first touchdown wasn’t just a career highlight. It was a moment of hope, healing, and the beginning of something special in Detroit.