Isaac TeSlaa extends Detroit Lions lead over Patriots with impressive adjustment catch
By Ethan Stone
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Former Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa scored his first touchdown of the 2026 season on Sunday morning against the New England Patriots.
The Lions, playing in Munich, Germany, are up big on New England at the halftime break thanks in part to TeSlaa, who hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff. TeSlaa had to make a midair adjustment, turning back-shoulder to haul in Goff’s rifle of a pass.
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TeSlaa has done well as a reserve receiver for the Lions this season, but he hadn’t been able to find the end zone as much as he did in his rookie year. The former Razorback hauled in 6 touchdowns for Detroit last season, collecting a touchdown on more than 33% of his total receptions for the season. In 2025 TeSlaa hauled in 16 receptions for 239 yards and 6 touchdowns, Detroit obviously trusting his hands in the red zone.
This season, TeSlaa is sitting at 12 receptions for 216 yards and the above touchdown, including 9 first downs at an average of 18.7 yards per reception.
The Lions are considered one of the best teams in the NFC this season, part of a loaded NFC North where all members boast 6 or more wins entering a crucial week.
Let’s see if TeSlaa and Detroit can hold on against a good Patriots squad.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
