The fallout from the Eagles-Lions game refuses to die down, and this time it’s legendary commentator Cris Collinsworth fanning the flames. During the broadcast, Collinsworth couldn’t hide his frustration over the game-changing penalty that flipped momentum in Philadelphia’s favor. But things hit another level when the referee involved finally broke his silence.
The official offered an explanation that was meant to calm the storm — instead, it did the opposite. Collinsworth listened, paused, and then delivered one of the most heated reactions fans have seen from him in years. He called out the inconsistency, questioned the logic, and flat-out said the call didn’t match what every viewer saw with their own eyes.
Detroit fans, already boiling over the controversial moment, instantly rallied behind Collinsworth’s criticism. Social media lit up with fans reposting the clip, pointing out how even a neutral broadcaster couldn’t defend the decision.
What makes this even more explosive is that the referee’s comments contradicted what many believed happened on the field. And when a respected voice like Collinsworth openly challenges an official’s explanation, the conversation around NFL officiating gets even louder.
One thing is certain: this moment won’t be forgotten anytime soon. For Lions fans, it’s more fuel to the argument that a blown call changed the outcome of a hard-fought game.
Cris Collinsworth Explodes After Referee Defends Controversial Eagles-Lions Call
