The Detroit Lions aren’t letting Sunday’s bizarre officiating moment slide quietly into the background.
One day after the 41–34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that the team will be reaching out to the NFL for an explanation on a controversial touchdown ruling that left players, coaches, and fans shaking their heads.
The play in question came on tight end Colby Parkinson’s touchdown, which was upheld even though replay angles clearly appeared to show his knee hitting the turf before he crossed the goal line. Despite multiple replays and slow-motion looks, officials allowed the call on the field to stand.
Campbell told reporters Monday afternoon that he received little clarity from the officiating crew, and that Detroit plans to push for answers.
“We’re going to ask about it,” Campbell said. ‘This is, it’s like I said last night, the call stands. That was as good as I got.”
The play proved to be a pivotal moment in a tight back-and-forth game, and the lack of a thorough explanation has only fueled frustration inside the building.
Reaching out to the league office is standard practice after controversial rulings, but Campbell’s tone suggested clear exasperation with the communication (or lack thereof) from the officials on the field.
Detroit now turns the page to Week 16, but not before seeking answers on a call that may have changed the momentum of Sunday’s game.
