Detroit Lions snatch opening win over Los Angeles Rams in overtime

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws against the Los Angeles Rams (David Dermer/AP)

The Detroit Lions withstood a fourth-quarter Los Angeles Rams comeback to snatch an opening-day victory in overtime.

The Rams fought back from 17-3 down late in the third quarter and the Lions needed a field goal by Jake Bates 17 seconds from time to level matters.