Week 16 photo album, 2025

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   Anonymous

   December 23, 2025 at 1:08 am

   Officiating Controversies (2020–2025) ​

   1. Taylor Decker “Ineligible Receiver” (Dec 30, 2023, vs. Cowboys) The Lions appeared to win with a 2-point conversion catch by Decker. However, officials ruled he hadn’t reported as eligible, despite video suggesting he had. Detroit lost 20–19.

    
   2. Missed Delay of Game (Sept 26, 2021, vs. Ravens) The play clock clearly expired before the snap on a 4th-down attempt. No flag was thrown, allowing Justin Tucker to kick an NFL-record 66-yard field goal to win 19–17.

    
   ​3. The St. Brown OPI / Goff Lateral (Dec 21, 2025, vs. Steelers) In the final seconds, a chaotic lateral play resulted in a Jared Goff touchdown. It was nullified by an offensive pass interference call on Amon-Ra St. Brown, ending the game in a 29–24 loss.

    
   4. The Isaac TeSlaa “Pick” OPI (Dec 21, 2025, vs. Steelers) Earlier on the same final drive, a touchdown pass to St. Brown was called back because TeSlaa was ruled to have set an illegal pick, though replays suggested he was jammed into the defender.

    
   ​5. Goff Receiving TD / Illegal Motion (Oct 12, 2025, vs. Chiefs) A trick play touchdown for Goff was wiped out by a late “illegal motion” flag. Reports later suggested the call came from the league office in New York, sparking “rigged” allegations.

    
   6. ​The Rock Ya-Sin “Terrible” DPI (Nov 16, 2025, vs. Eagles) On a crucial 3rd-and-8, Ya-Sin was flagged for pass interference. Broadcasters called it a “terrible” call that essentially iced the game for Philadelphia.

    
   ​7. Colby Parkinson TD Upheld (Dec 14, 2025, vs. Rams) Despite video evidence showing Parkinson’s knee was down short of the goal line, the touchdown stood after review, leaving rules analysts like Dean Blandino “speechless.”

    
   ​8. The Packers’ “Gifted” Timeout (Nov 27, 2025, vs. Packers) On Thanksgiving, the Packers were granted a timeout after an apparent false start on 4th down. They scored on the reset play and won the game 31–24.

    
   ​9. Missed Holding on Aidan Hutchinson (Sept 17, 2023, vs. Seahawks) On Seattle’s game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, a blatant jersey tug on Hutchinson went uncalled, allowing Geno Smith the extra second needed to throw the score.

    
   10. ​Tracy Walker Roughing the Passer (Jan 3, 2021, vs. Vikings) Walker was flagged for a hit on Kirk Cousins that many deemed a standard football play. The penalty extended a drive that led to a Vikings touchdown in a 4-point game.

    
   11. ​Marvin Jones TD Catch Overturn (Jan 3, 2021, vs. Vikings) A Jones touchdown was called back after review despite the ball appearing to be secured before hitting the turf. The Lions eventually lost the season finale 37–35.

    
   ​12. The “One Second” Clock Controversy (Oct 20, 2024, vs. Vikings) Controversy erupted over whether a spike occurred with time remaining. Officials left one second on the clock for Minnesota, leading to a frantic finish.

    
   ​13. Desmond Trufant Pass Interference (Nov 15, 2020, vs. Washington) Analyst Bill Barnwell called this “one of the worst calls of the year.” Trufant was flagged for minimal contact, though the Lions eventually overcame it to win 30–27.

    
   ​14. The Cade Otton “Spot” Challenge (Oct 19, 2025, vs. Buccaneers) A controversial spot on a 4th-down conversion led to a lengthy review process that Lions fans felt favored the Buccaneers’ momentum, despite the eventual outcome.

    
   ​15. Missed Grounding on Jalen Hurts (Sept 11, 2022, vs. Eagles) In a tight season opener, Hurts threw a ball away while under pressure in the red zone with no receiver nearby. The NFL later admitted grounding should have been called.

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