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Stafford TD Sparks Controversy
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Stafford's touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson drew fan criticism.
- The controversial call occurred with less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter.
- Matthew Stafford completed 24 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown.
Matthew Stafford's touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson during Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Lions became a point of contention among fans. The controversial score, which occurred with less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter, led to widespread criticism directed at the officials.
At the time of the disputed touchdown, Stafford had successfully completed 24 passes for 226 yards, along with the one touchdown, against a single interception. This marked his first passing touchdown of the game, as the Los Angeles Rams had previously relied on rushing touchdowns from Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
Despite the controversy surrounding the passing touchdown, the Rams maintained a lead as the game progressed into the final quarter. The incident highlighted fan scrutiny of officiating during critical moments in professional football games.
