"NFL is rigged": Lions fans blast referees over controversial call on Taylor Decker in 20-19 loss to Cowboys

Another week and another controversial call by the NFL referees. Fans have accused the officials of robbing the Detroit Lions of a win after Taylor Decker was penalized for not reporting as eligible on essentially the final play of the game.

To recap, Jared Goff had taken the Lions down the field from their own half and thrown a touchdown to bring the score to 20-19. An extra-point conversion would have sent the game into overtime. But Dan Campbell wanted to win the game then and there and called for a two-point conversion.

At first glance, Detroit appeared to have got it. But a flag was chucked by the referees and they called the play back. They said that Taylor Decker had not declared himself eligible. However, fans claimed that there was video evidence to the contrary.

The Lions looked as if they had informed the officials, with one angle seemingly showing quarterback Jared Goff making sure there was no miscommunication.

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to blast the referees. Some claimed the league was rigged and called the whole show 'pathetic.' Here are some of the best reactions on the social media platform.

20-19 win for the Cowboys over Lions changes NFC complexion

After the two-point conversion was called back, Dan Campbell could be seen remonstrating with the referees. The loss leaves the Lions tied 11-5 with the Cowboys. Had Detroit won, they would have had a 12-4 record, provisionally holding the first overall seed in the NFC.

Instead, as it stands, the San Francisco 49ers retain that position. Dallas now leads the NFC East and knows that if the Arizona Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, it will go into its final game with the Washington Commanders needing a win to clinch the division.

If such a scenario happens, Dak Precott's team would have secured a home Wildcard game and Jalen Hurts and company would have to go on the road.