Detroit Lions torched by Stafford’s Rams
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It looked like Colby Parkinson was clearly down short of the end zone, but he was awarded a huge touchdown for the Rams on Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles Rams star Matthew Stafford found Colby Parkinson for a clutch touchdown against the Detroit Lions, but fans questioned if it was the right call.
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Colby Parkinson touchdown, explained: How Rams benefited from controversial TD call vs. Lions
Then, Los Angeles took the lead in the third quarter, but it came on a questionable call as Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown to Colby Parkinson. The potential missed call wasn't just the issue of the referees on the field, as it also included the replay center.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson makes a 26-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Matthew Stafford against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium.
NFL refs screw up calls every weekend, but they were extra on their game during Sunday's pivotal game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams. In fact, they made one of the most nonsensical calls of the season by upholding Colby Parkinson's touchdown despite clear video evidence he did not, in fact, score a touchdown.
Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed on his podcast that refs threatened penalties if players continued the nose-picking gesture during the Rams game.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium.
Goff to St. Brown times two. On 3rd and 5 in the red zone, Goff hit Saint on a screen pass that was perfectly timed against the Rams’ blitz and, after escaping a tackle or two, found the end zone to give the Lions a 17-14 lead.
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