NFL scores: Packers’ timeout controversy among drama in win over Lions
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NFL officials sparked drama during the Green Bay Packers’ win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday over a controversial decision to call a timeout on head coach Matt LaFleuer after it was revealed his team had received a false start penalty.
The trouble occurred late in the second quarter when the Packers were at the 2-yard line on fourth down with approximately 2:16 left in the first half. Jordan Love wanted the ball, but one of the offensive players apparently jumped. However, officials said LaFleur was able to take a timeout before the penalty was imposed.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons (1) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
One replay showed 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 his decision to call a timeout on the Packers in an interview with a pool reporter after the game.
After the game, LaFleur was asked about the incident.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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“Of course they did it right,” LaFleur said with a wink. “I was calling a timeout.”
NFL fans weren’t so sure and expressed as much on social media.
Love finished the game with a score of 18/30 for 234 passing yards and four touchdowns. Two of his goal passes were to Dontayvion Wicks, his first two goals of the season. The other two were on Doubs and Christian Watson.
Wicks had six catches for 94 yards.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was 20-of-26 for 256 passing yards and two touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. With Brown out with an injury, Jameson Williams became his primary target. He had seven catches 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.
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