Overview
- An apparent game-winning broken-play lateral touchdown by Jared Goff was erased by an offensive pass interference call on Amon-Ra St. Brown in the final seconds.
- Detroit finished with just 15 rushing yards while allowing 230 on the ground, including two 45-yard touchdown runs by Jaylen Warren.
- Goff passed for 364 yards and three touchdowns, yet the offense was forced into a one-dimensional approach without a viable run game.
- A makeshift interior line featuring Christian Mahogany and practice-squad center Kingsley Eguakun struggled, contributing to a safety, penalties and derailed drives.
- Coaching and game management were widely criticized as the Lions fell to 8–7, now needing to win out and get Green Bay losses to keep playoff hopes alive.