It was a moment you knew was coming — and when Kareem Hunt powered into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown on the Kansas City Chiefs’ drive, the reactions said it all. Even veteran quarterback Jared Goff, and broadcast legends Peyton Manning and Eli Manning couldn’t hide their mix of awe and frustration.
On the virtual set of the ManningCast, you could sense the disbelief when Hunt pushed through the line and finished off the short plunge. Goff, watching from the sidelines, shook his head slightly — you could almost see him thinking, “Here we go again.” Meanwhile, Peyton leaned into the mic saying something like, “You’ve gotta give credit — they just executed that downhill punch,” and Eli added, “That’s exactly the kind of drive they needed to wear you down.”
For Detroit, that run underscored one of the key issues from the game: the inability to shut down short-yardage situations. When a back like Hunt gets that level of momentum, it becomes a long day. Goff’s offense managed flashes, but the defense letting that drive convert and finish with a short plunge speaks volumes.
In the locker room afterward, Goff didn’t dwell. He acknowledged the mistake, looked ahead, and emphasized resilience. But the broadcast moment captured what the Lions felt: pressure mounting, seconds ticking away, and the opponent executing when it mattered most.
Bottom line: When your opponents run one in like that — and even the announcers pause — it’s a sign you’re in the deep end. Detroit’s got to bounce back, regroup, and make sure that next time, they’re the ones forcing the short-yardage stop, not surrendering it.
Goff, Manning Bros Left Speechless as Hunt Bulldozes 1-Yard TD”
