Overview
- Detroit twice crossed the goal line in the final minute, but offensive pass interference on Isaac TeSlaa and then Amon-Ra St. Brown nullified both potential go-ahead touchdowns.
- Referee Carl Cheffers explained the crew ruled the lateral a backward pass, yet an offensive foul with no time remaining cancels the score and ends the game without an additional play.
- Analyst consensus coalesced around the final OPI on St. Brown as correct, while the earlier call on TeSlaa drew broader disagreement, including sharp criticism from Rex Ryan.
- Jared Goff called the first flag a bad call while acknowledging officials’ difficult job, as Detroit’s playoff probability dropped to roughly 6% after the loss.
- The finish capped a weekend of officiating scrutiny, with other high-profile misses or disputed calls highlighted during Patriots–Ravens and Panthers–Buccaneers broadcasts.