The Detroit Lions led the Tennessee Titans (35-14) at halftime of their Week 8 game. With such a big lead, NFL MVP candidate Jared Goff must have a great game, right?

Surprisingly, no! Goff had 28 yards passing and completed 6 of 8 throws, although he had two touchdowns. However, the Lions quarterback was sacked three times, resulting in a loss of 22 yards. That gave Detroit nine net yards at halftime.

Look at that score again. The Lions had 35 points but less than 10 yards in net passing.

Running back David Montgomery had three passing yards in the first half and hit tight end Sam LaPorta on a trick play for the Lions' fifth score of the day.

Detroit was aided by two interceptions from Titans QB Mason Rudolph, who turned both turnovers into touchdowns. The Lions ran the ball well, with Jahmyr Gibbs gaining 99 yards on six carries in the first half. Gibbs scored on a 70-yard TD run late in the first quarter for a 14-7 lead.

Since 1991, 89 NFL teams have scored 35 or more points in the first half of a game. According to the Associated Press, the Lions' nine net passing yards and 133 yards of total offense are the fewest among those teams. Previously, the Kansas City Chiefs had their lowest first-half totals with 34 net passing yards and 140 total yards against then-St. Louis. Louis Rams on December 8, 2002.