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Lions Get Screwed By Refs Over Packers False Start Non-Call During Thanksgiving Day Game

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The Detroit Lions got screwed badly by the refs over a false start non-call.

On 4th and 1, the Packers offense clearly deserved a false start penalty, but the refs say that Packers head coach Matt LaFleur called it before the play.

FOX replay showed LaFleur clearly did not call a timeout before the false start. The Packers would proceed to score a touchdown on the next play.

Before a crucial 4th-down, the #Packers had a false start, but the officials said Matt LaFleur called a timeout before the penalty…

It sure does not look like he did.

Green Bay then got a TD.pic.twitter.com/Q2dmMEc2dR

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 27, 2025

Lions fans were clearly angry with the refs over the non-call.

“When will @NFLOfficiating start holding refs accountable? The NFL fines guys like Mack Hollins for lowering his shoulder on a football play, but won’t hold refs accountable for affecting direct outcomes of games?” commented one fan.

When will @NFLOfficiating start holding refs accountable ?

The NFL fines guys like Mack Hollins for lowering his shoulder on a football plays but won’t hold refs accountable for affecting direct outcomes of games? https://t.co/Otwxs1qLpC

— D (@druz3310) November 27, 2025

“Refs are absolutely betting on the games, just a matter of time until someone finds out.” said another fan.

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