Even Matthew Stafford admitted it was basically the worst way to start the season.

A pick-six for the NFL's highest-paid player. So the Detroit Lions immediately trailed the Arizona Cardinals, and the Stafford critics had their fuel.

That included ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who already had voiced his opinion over Stafford's record contract.

Oh Hell Naw! I don't want to see Matt Stafford throwing pick-6's. Not after becoming highest paid player in NFL. No Sir! — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 10, 2017

But, it was just one pass.

And Stafford starting being Stafford, which included leading the Lions to another fourth-quarter comeback victory, 35-23, with 292 yards and four touchdown passes.

To Twitter's delight, the folks in charge of the team's social media account didn't forget about Stephen A.

#AZvsDET marked Matthew Stafford's 29th career game-winning drive when trailing or tied in 4th qtr/OT.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/am9UBDTrmH — Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 11, 2017

The Lions (1-0) travel to face the New York Giants in Week 2 on Monday Night Football.