Eagles Escape Lions After Controversial Pass Interference Call: ‘Absolutely Terrible’
The Eagles managed to escape with another tight win on Sunday night, but not without some help from the refs. With the Lions down by seven points with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Detroit cornerback Rock Ya-Sin was called for a highly disputed defensive pass interference call as he defended Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown during a Jalen Hurts incompletion on a third-and-8 play from the Philly 37-yard line.
The call significantly altered the momentum of the game, as it allowed the Eagles to pick up a fresh set of downs at their own 45-yard line. The team was able to run out the clock and secure a 16-9 victory at home.
"I'm absolutely terrible," NBC game analyst Cris Collinsworth said on the "Sunday Night Football" broadcast after reviewing the play. "That is an absolutely terrible call that is going to decide this football game."
The Lions' offense struggled throughout the game, while the Eagles' offense managed to find some rhythm. Jalen Hurts was 14-for-28 with 135 yards and a rushing touchdown, and AJ Brown led the team's receivers with seven catches and 49 yards.
Despite their struggles on offense, the Lions were able to keep things close early on, but ultimately fell short due in large part to the questionable pass interference call. The loss puts the Lions at 6-4, while the Eagles improve to 6-4 as well, falling just a half-game behind the top team in the NFC North.
The controversy surrounding the call will likely be debated for weeks to come, but one thing is clear: it had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
The Eagles managed to escape with another tight win on Sunday night, but not without some help from the refs. With the Lions down by seven points with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Detroit cornerback Rock Ya-Sin was called for a highly disputed defensive pass interference call as he defended Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown during a Jalen Hurts incompletion on a third-and-8 play from the Philly 37-yard line.
The call significantly altered the momentum of the game, as it allowed the Eagles to pick up a fresh set of downs at their own 45-yard line. The team was able to run out the clock and secure a 16-9 victory at home.
"I'm absolutely terrible," NBC game analyst Cris Collinsworth said on the "Sunday Night Football" broadcast after reviewing the play. "That is an absolutely terrible call that is going to decide this football game."
The Lions' offense struggled throughout the game, while the Eagles' offense managed to find some rhythm. Jalen Hurts was 14-for-28 with 135 yards and a rushing touchdown, and AJ Brown led the team's receivers with seven catches and 49 yards.
Despite their struggles on offense, the Lions were able to keep things close early on, but ultimately fell short due in large part to the questionable pass interference call. The loss puts the Lions at 6-4, while the Eagles improve to 6-4 as well, falling just a half-game behind the top team in the NFC North.
The controversy surrounding the call will likely be debated for weeks to come, but one thing is clear: it had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
omg did u see that pass interference call tho?! 
i think cris collinsworth was lowkey right... 
that was a huge turning point in the game and it's still hard to believe they called it like that 
the lions were already struggling so much on offense, but that call just added insult to injury 
[A cartoon NFL referee with a "Terrible" stamp on their forehead]
[A TV screen showing Cris Collinsworth's face with a "terrible" expression]
. Like, can't they just make one right call without messing up the whole game? This pass interference call was ridiculous 
. I mean, I know it's not always easy for them, but come on! They have replay reviews and everything. It's like, use that technology to your advantage! 
. I mean, who wouldn't be angry if they got screwed over by a call like that? The Eagles might have won, but it was definitely not fair 
AJ brown is a beast tho, i love how he stepped up when it mattered most 
It's gonna be one of those plays where everyone will be like "oh yeah I saw it too" years later. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts just rolled with it and led his team to victory. That's what winners do, not refs. 
But seriously, if they can't get their offense going without the refs' help, we're in trouble.