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Packers' Matt LaFleur Explains Viral Video of Altercation with 'Arrogant' Lions Fan

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur got involved in a verbal altercation with a fan before Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Speaking to reporters after his team's 34-31 loss, LaFleur explained the situation by saying the "arrogant fan" who was "talking junk" to Packers players and later got in his face before players from both teams and officials stepped in to de-escalate things.

The fan was part of the group who was on the field before the game to hold the American flag during the performance of the National Anthem.