Even with a historically bad defense, the Detroit Lions still can’t catch a break.
With the Minnesota Vikings on fourth down deep in Lions territory, Tracy Walker managed to sack Kirk Cousins in a game-changing play.
It turns out that the game-changing aspect of that play came from the refs:
Walker was called for roughing the passer for the mere act of tackling Cousins. It wasn’t a high hit, it wasn’t a vicious hit. It was a football play you see nearly every week. With the first down secured by penalty, Minnesota was able to score a touchdown to extend their lead over the Lions.