Converted DB, former Northwestern star Godwin Igwebuike breaks off longest TD for Lions in a decade
Former Northwestern safety Godwin Igwebuike is making the best of his NFL stint as one of the main running backs for the Detroit Lions. Igwebuike was able to get Detroit the 16-10 lead on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to a 42-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter.
That run by Igwebuike is the longest touchdown run by Detroit since 2011. That run is also the longest touchdown runs on the road since Barry Sanders’ 51-yard touchdown run at Washington on November 9th, 1997.
On the 5th carry of his career, @Lions RB Godwin Igwebuike, a converted safety, scores on a 42-yard TD rush.
This marks Detroit's longest TD rush 2011.
This is their longest TD rush on the road since @BarrySanders had a 51-yard score at Washington on Nov. 9, 1997.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/2ECMgaydJa
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) November 14, 2021
Detriot is currently leading 16-13 late in the third quarter as the Lions are trying to get their first win of the 2021-2022 NFL season.
Igwebuike COULD NOT BE STOPPED! 😱😱😱pic.twitter.com/G35hqhI2uZ
— LionsNationCP (@CpLions) November 14, 2021
