Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson hyped in live video, says Chiefs showed 'no respect' with fourth-down attempt

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The Detroit Lions have received their fair share of hype ahead of the 2023 NFL season. On Thursday night, the team had its first opportunity to prove whether it would live up to the high expectations. 

The Lions rose to the occasion and defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit's defense made a crucial fourth-down stop late in the game to help lift the team to a one-point upset victory.

Kansas City was at its own 30-yard line and decided to go for a fourth and 25. Patrick Mahomes' pass fell incomplete on the play. 

First-year Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to take offense to the Chiefs' coaching staff going for it.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Detroit Lions poses for a photo prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 7, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

"No respect," Gardner-Johnson told USA Today Sports. "You’re going for it on fourth and 20, you’ve got no respect for us.

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"That’s not going against the players. It’s the coordinator not thinking we’re going to be prepared in the situation. I just thank A.G. (Aaron Glenn, Detroit’s defensive coordinator) for putting us in the right situation to win the game."

C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) of the Detroit Lions celebrates with Alex Anzalone (34) after a play during the fourth quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 7, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The Lions celebrated in