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NFL officials stoked drama during the Green Bay Packers’ victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday over a controversial decision to grant head coach Matt LaFleuer a timeout when it appeared his team had committed a false start penalty.
The problem occurred late in the second quarter while the Packers were at the 2-yard line on fourth down with about 2:16 left in the first half. Jordan Love called for the ball but it seemed like one of his offensive linemen jumped. However, officials said LaFleur was able to call a timeout before the penalty was committed.
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Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
A replay proved otherwise.
The Packers would score a touchdown to end the drive: a 2-yard touchdown pass from Love to Romeo Doubs. Green Bay won the game, 31-24.
NFL referee Ron Torbert defended the decision to grant a timeout to the Packers in an interview with a pack reporter after the game.
LaFleur was asked about the incident after the game.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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“Of course they did well,” LaFleur said with a wink. “He was calling a timeout.”
NFL fans weren’t so sure and expressed as much on social media.
Love finished 18 of 30 with 234 passing yards and four touchdown passes. Two of the touchdown passes went to Dontayvion Wicks, his first two of the season. Doubs and Christian Watson had the other two.
Wicks had six receptions for 94 yards.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was 20-for-26 with 256 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Jameson Williams became their primary target when Amon-Ra St. Brown left the game injured. He had seven receptions on 10 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown.
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The Packers improved to 8-3 with the win and the Lions fell to 7-5.
