What was the controversial call in the Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving game?

Officials ruled a timeout was called just before a potential false start penalty against the Packers, negating the penalty and allowing them to score.

How did the Packers' Thanksgiving win affect the Lions' playoff chances?

The loss dropped the Detroit Lions to 7-5, significantly reducing their playoff probability.

Did the Packers benefit from officiating on Thanksgiving?

A controversial timeout ruling that negated a penalty gave the Packers a significant advantage on fourth down.

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Packers-Lions: controversial call sparks Thanksgiving outrage

28 Nov

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Summary

Packers received a favorable timeout ruling on fourth down.
Controversial call negated a false start penalty against Green Bay.
Lions' playoff chances diminished after a 31-24 loss.

Packers-Lions: controversial call sparks Thanksgiving outrage

The Green Bay Packers secured a critical 31-24 victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, a win accompanied by significant officiating controversy. With the Packers leading 10-7 near halftime and facing a fourth-and-1, a false start penalty appeared imminent. However, officials huddled and determined that a timeout had been called by Green Bay, negating the penalty and allowing them to retain possession.

This ruling proved pivotal as the Packers capitalized immediately with a touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Romeo Doubs, extending their lead to 17-7. Analysts and fans criticized the decision, with some suggesting it provided an unfair advantage. Despite the contentious call, Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the Packers' ability to make crucial plays in critical moments, particularly on fourth downs where Green Bay succeeded while Detroit failed.