Lions Fake Stumble Play Was Inspired by Actual Stumble of Division Rival
It’s an absolutely devious trick play from the mind of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and as it turns out, it was inspired by a division rival. Per ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, the play, which the Lions called “Stumble Bum,” was drawn up after the Lions saw a near-disastrous play for the Packers turn into a huge gain last year.