Suspicious Replay Has Detroit Lions Fans Claim NFL Is ‘Rigged’ After Green Bay Packers Catch Massive Break
In a questionable comeback, Detroit Lions fans claim they were “cheated” by the NFL after the Green Bay Packers made a big splash.
Detroit Lions fans claim the NFL cheated them after a questionable call was made in the fourth quarter replay of their game against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers avenged an earlier loss this season with a 29-22 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving. The win was huge as it allowed the Packers to advance to the playoffs in December. The Lions are currently 8-3 and still in first place in the NFC North. However, a loss would hurt their chances of earning a top seed in the NFC playoffs.
The Packers had a couple of interceptions in the win. One call in particular infuriated Lions fans. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was knocked to the ground by what appeared to be a horse collar. No fines were imposed.
Goff may have been injured during the game. And for a league that goes out of its way to make its intentions known about banning hip-drop tackles, it doesn’t appear to have taken any steps to ensure player safety when it comes to illegal plays. Below is a replay of the incident that upset the Lions.
Detroit Lions fans react to horse collars
Fans took to social media to report the missed call. Many Lions fans believed Thursday’s NFL performance helped keep the Packers afloat in the playoffs.
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