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Detroit Lions overcome mistakes for 13-10 win over Los Angeles Chargers

Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half in Detroit on Sunday. (AP photo)

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford and Darius Slay had a lot to do with the Los Angeles Chargers leading the Lions for three-plus quarters.

And, both players bounced back in the final minutes to lift Detroit to a 13-10 victory Sunday.

Stafford threw a go-ahead, 31-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Golladay midway through the fourth quarter and Slay made an interception in the end zone with 1:03 left.

Detroit (1-0-1) overcame Stafford’s two interceptions, Slay getting outplayed by Keenan Allen and Matt Prater missing an extra point and a field goal.

“I’m doing this team a disservice if I shut down after two picks,” Stafford said.

The Chargers (1-1) were in a position to attempt a 45-yard field goal to tie the game, but Philip Rivers tried to force a pass to Allen and Slay picked it off.

Allen had his way with Slay for much of the day, making eight catches for 98 yards.

“I feel like I was putting on a clinic and then to come down to the last play and he makes a play,” Allen said.

The Lions failed to make plays on both sides of the ball in the opener, blowing an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter before tying.

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