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Controversial DPI Seals Eagles’ 16-9 Win Over Lions as Kemp Stands by Call

Referee Alex Kemp said an arm grab by Rock Ya‑Sin justified the non‑reviewable call that ended Detroit’s final chance.

Overview

  • The defensive pass interference on Rock Ya‑Sin versus A.J. Brown on third‑and‑8 with 1:51 left awarded Philadelphia a first down and let the Eagles run out the clock.
  • Alex Kemp told a pool reporter the official saw Brown’s arm grabbed and restricted, with field judge Lo Van Pham throwing the flag, and the penalty was not subject to review.
  • NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth blasted the decision on air as an “absolutely terrible” call, even as the officiating crew maintained the ruling.
  • Dan Campbell defended Ya‑Sin’s coverage but later admitted some fourth‑down decisions were regrettable after Detroit went 0-for-5 on fourth down and 3-for-13 on third.
  • Detroit’s miscues included Jared Goff’s 14-for-37 passing and a Jameson Williams celebration penalty that pushed back a missed PAT, as the Lions fell to 6-4 and the Eagles moved to 8-2.