Vikings, Detroit Lions and NFC playoffs
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The Detroit Lions fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, and after the game, they got even more bad news.
Here is everything Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, after the team fell 23-10 to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Despite a furious comeback attempt by the Detroit Lions, the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 29-24 win in a wild game that literally came down to the wire.
After a lengthy discussion, officials ruled the touchdown did not count and the game was over. A penalty on the offensive side with zero seconds on the clock, by rule, ends the half or game
The fan involved in the incident has since been named as Ryan Kennedy and he spoke to the Detroit Free Press to give his take. He has claimed that he angered the Steelers star by using his full name - DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf - in their brief conversation.
Rodgers drove the Steelers to the Detroit 18, but Boswell hit the right upright and missed a 37-yard field goal attempt. The Lions regained possession at the Pittsburgh 27 with 2:05 to play and didn't quit until the officials ruled the final play offensive pass interference.
The Detroit Lions cut ties with tight end Hayden Rucci just a little more than a week after claiming him on waivers.