NFL: Questionable Calls Cost the Lions the Game Against the Bears…Again

December 6, 2010   ·   Chuck Steak   ·   Jump to comments

Twelve weeks ago, the Lions lost by five points to the Bears, on a controversial call at the end of the game. Here's the play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDP0UoWM5ic
Clearly, it appeared as though Calvin Johnson made the catch, which would have given Detroit the lead with less than 30 seconds left, and most likely the win.
Technically, the referees made the right call, but in my opinion there is obviously something wrong with that rule, and not too many disagree.
What's done is done, and today the Lions got a chance to avenge this loss at home, where they were 5.5 point underdog's against a Chicago squad that had been clicking since their bye week, four weeks prior. 
The Lions weren't going to lay down though, even with third-string quarterback Drew Stanton at the helm, who despite attempt to "dougie" after a touchdown, pieced together a very good game. The Lions scored first, and never trailed all the way into the fourth quarter. 
Then, afte...

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