NFL fixes game so Falcons can win

[Mebert]

Yeah but that was a spike play which is an automatic call. Wat different to call an actual play and then reoay it to everyone . Not saying it's impossible but it's real tough

In that situation? I guarantee they had the follow up play in queue. No way you don't as a td was no gaurantee.

 

[Great Dayne]

we all know there is conspiracy against GB.

Idk about a conspiracy but it was pretty one sided. If the refs are going to be making pick calls vs one team they should do so against the other.

 

[PnkPanther]

Idk about a conspiracy but it was pretty one sided. If the refs are going to be making pick calls vs one team they should do so against the other.

You keep saying plural, were they called more than once?

 

[Old Lion]

2 things will come from this.

1-The 10 seconds will be reviewed to see if it is too much runoff and there could be more detail and options added to how much time to run off in certain situations. 2-The rule will be changed so that games can not end with the clock runoff on scoring reviews (and rightfully so).

Lions fans will move on quickly as they are used to getting hosed.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

After watching the video about 10 times, I gotta say, the Lions got fucked... The picture I see showing his knee down is deceptive, watch it in real time, his knee wasn't actually touching the ground the still picture makes it look that way... Look at it in real time over and over in slow mo ... Detroit should a won this game...

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Found this, looks down to me.

NOPE, this picture is deceptive, watch it in real time, his knee never touched, and I"m no Lions fan, I"m just saying it like it is, the helmet is hiding the truth in this photo ... WATCH it in slow motion, I just did over and over and this call was wrong....

 

[Old Lion]

After watching the video about 10 times, I gotta say, the Lions got fucked... The picture I see showing his knee down is deceptive, watch it in real time, his knee wasn't actually touching the ground the still picture makes it look that way... Look at it in real time over and over in slow mo ... Detroit should a won this game...

Thanks Stu. I dont feel as bad when I am reminded that the Seahawks got screwed out of 2 SBs. You guys have every right to be way more pissed then us at the NFL.

 

[Manster7588]

2 things will come from this.

1-The 10 seconds will be reviewed to see if it is too much runoff and there could be more detail and options added to how much time to run off in certain situations. 2-The rule will be changed so that games can not end with the clock runoff on scoring reviews (and rightfully so).

Lions fans will move on quickly as they are used to getting hosed.

Maybe just make all revues a TO, with the clock starting at the snap.
IMO had the play been called down it the 6 inch line, I don't think the refs spot the ball quick enough for the lions to run a play. I remember Dallas getting screwed in the past because the refs took to long to set the ball.
This wasnt a conspiracy against the lions it was the rules of the NFL.
Arguing the rules makes sense to me, blaming the refs is off target here.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Thanks Stu. I dont feel as bad when I am reminded that the Seahawks got screwed out of 2 SBs. You guys have every right to be way more pissed then us at the NFL.

You're welcome man, I feel your frustration, but just be thankful it wasn't a playoff game, you're still alive for the next week and the Lions can recover.... It's how you finish not how you start.. But my god, NFL refs gotta get there shit together...

 

[boltfan72]

After watching the replay, you have to go with the call on the field. Not 100% conclusive. Lions got fucked.

 

[elguapo]

I understand that, but why are you rewarding a team with another play if they would not have been able to stop the clock themselves.

How are you rewarding a team with another play? The entire team was within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. This was not a 40 yard bomb, it was a 3 yard pass! You are saying a professional team cannot get back to the line ofr a dive or QB sneak in 7 seconds?

 

[Dusty]

After watching it multiple times here and also on the big screen with no helmet to interfere, it appears that his left knee touched the ground before the ball crossed the goal line.

 

[SteelersPride]

i just want everyone to know i'm
still outraged

 

[broncosmitty]

i just want everyone to know i'm
still outraged

Martha really shoulda taken her sun glasses off during the anthem.


Show off those cataracts sista!

 

[broncosmitty]

You keep saying plural, were they called more than once?

There were multiples in one drive.

If it's Week 2 for GB that you mean. That's on the staff for play calling imo. Bad call or not, you know they're looking to throw the flag, don't go and do it again.

 

[broncosmitty]

In that situation? I guarantee they had the follow up play in queue. No way you don't as a td was no gaurantee.

As it happened I was assuming Staff with a keeper.

 

[Old Lion]

Just to wrap back to what some other posters were claiming that they say the clock had 11 seconds on it when he would have been considered down.

They were correct. The NFL also bumbled this by not reviewing to see how much time should have been left on the clock if they are calling him down by contact.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Just to wrap back to what some other posters were claiming that they say the clock had 11 seconds on it when he would have been considered down.

They were correct. The NFL also bumbled this by not reviewing to see how much time should have been left on the clock if they are calling him down by contact.

Now we got a real argument going here.

 

[handicappers]

The runner was down before the ball crossed the goal line. Thems the facts. Next time, I suggest throwing the ball IN the end zone if you want to win and have the heart and determination to do so.

 

[night]

Just to wrap back to what some other posters were claiming that they say the clock had 11 seconds on it when he would have been considered down.

They were correct. The NFL also bumbled this by not reviewing to see how much time should have been left on the clock if they are calling him down by contact.

How do you know his elbow or knee is down at that point in time based on this angle and zoom?